New Haven Register: Cothran’s Story an Inspiration
by Ack on May.25, 2010, under URI Basketball
URI's Keith Cothran went through the Ryan Center for the last time as a student this past weekend
The New Haven Register had a great story this past weekend about a great representative of URI Athletics. Keith Cothran was able to turn a troubled past around to become a four year starter for the Rams. More importantly, he walked across the stage in Kingston this past weekend and earned his diploma.
Cothran’s story an inspiration for troubled inner-city youth
DEEP RIVER — This afternoon on the bucolic University of Rhode Island campus in Kingston, R.I., Keith Cothran will walk across the stage and receive his diploma, culminating an inspirational rise from the streets of New Haven’s roughest neighborhood to basketball stardom and success in the classroom.
For the full story, click HERE.
Shengelia & Mabry make it official
by Ack on May.20, 2010, under URI Basketball
URI announced the signings of both Levan Shengelia and Tashawn Mabry to close out the spring signing period.
They’ve been looking at Maine Central’s Shengalia for some time, but finally inked his name on an LOI. Earlier this year, Adam Finkelstein from the New England Recruiting Report had this to say about Levan. “Shengelia is going to have versatility to play at various tempos. Look for him to fill a niche of being physical under the glass, rebounding the ball, and starting the break with his terrific passing skills. His passing skills could also potentially be a big asset in a slower paced half-court game as could his well developed low post game.”
Cox Sports caught up with him when he was in Kingston for the National Prep Invitational:
Mabry is a more obvious fit to URI’s style of play. The slashing forward looks a lot like Lamonte Ulmer, with perhaps a bit more polish to his game coming in. This video shows his athleticism on both ends of the floor along with a pretty good looking jumper.
Mabry choosing URI?
by Ack on May.19, 2010, under URI Basketball
Nick Cammarota from the Rocky Mount Telegram is reporting that Tashawn Mabry has decided to commit to URI. He is expected to fax his Letter of Intent very soon. (Follow Nick’s Twitter account for updates HERE.)
Tashawn Mabry - photo courtesy of scout.com
If true, this is a good get for Rhody. After losing both Billy Baron and Kyle Cain from this recruiting class, it was imperative that Coach Baron get some talent to restock the roster as he faces the loss of 4 key players after this season. Well, he got a good one in Mabry; a slasher that will ably fill the roll expected of Cain off the bench this season.
Mabry chose URI over programs like NC State, and he is the 2nd recruit in two years to come to Kingston out of North Carolina, following Akeem Richmond.
Mabry should fit right in with the Rams’ style of play. The 6′5″ SF is described by ESPN as “a slashing lefty with a good stroke on his jumper. He is extremely explosive on his drives and finishes around the basket. He is a good 3-pt shooter off the dribble and catch.” Sounds like a perfect fit.
We’ll have more info as it becomes available.
Richmond vs. URI Baseball Highlights
by Ack on May.17, 2010, under URI on "Cox On Campus"
Some highlights from URI baseball’s recent autism awareness day game versus the Richmond Spiders.
Jimmy Baron Offering Basketball Skills Training
by JP Ram on Apr.15, 2010, under URI Basketball
Just received this note from Jimmy Baron – he is offering basketball skills training sessions @ Bishop Hendricken this summer when he returns to Rhode Island. (If anyone was wondering how he’s doing overseas, there’s some great recent game footage in the video linked below.)
This summer, when I return from Turkey, I will be starting individual and group training sessions for all ages, boys and girls. Whether you want to improve the fundamentals of your jump shot or receive a high intensity workout at the professional level, I am available for your benefit.
If interested, please contact me via email (baronbasketball@gmail.com). I want to help get you to the next level and it begins this May! (Limited time available due to NBA Summer League and camps.)
NIT Postgame
by Ant on Mar.31, 2010, under URI Basketball
Tremendous game last night at MSG. The Rams had glory 60 feet in front of them with 2 seconds to go and had their feet swept out from under them. Here’s video of the post game reaction:
URI @MSG NIT Semi-Live Tweet Recap
by Ant on Mar.31, 2010, under URI Basketball
Semi-Live Tweet NIT Spectacular
by Ant on Mar.30, 2010, under URI Basketball
For those who follow us on twitter (twitter.com/coxsports) and for those who don’t, we’ll be doing a semi-live tweet event tonight for tonight’s URI vs UNC game.
2 minutes to gametime!
by Ant on Mar.30, 2010, under URI Basketball
An electric atmosphere here at the Garden. Lots of Rhody fans here, but looking over the crowd it’s hard to differentiate the shades of blue.
UPDATE:
As they announced the starting lineups, it’s obvious this is a Rhody crowd tonight.
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