TJ Sorrentine Named Assistant Basketball Coach Jul 2, 2008
" The point guard led Vermont to two NCAA Tournament appearances, in 2004 and 2005, and hit the game winning three-point basket that crushed the Syracuse Orangemen in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the DCU Center in Worcester. Sorrentine played professionally from 2005-2008, playing with Kk Krka in Slovenia, FC Porto in Portugal, Branca Nouvo Trappani in Italy, and the Florida Flame of the NBA Developmental League. He also played in the NBA Summer League with the Miami Heat and... (Brownbears.com)
Good to be a Lion Jun 6, 2008
He was introduced into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame in Kingston, RI, for his time as coach at MCI in 2004 and was named the 2005 Words Unlimited Coach of the Year and Rhode Island Basketball Media Coach of the Year in 2008. - GO LIONS. (Lmulions.com)
Craig Robinson and Mark McAndrew Honored As Rhode Island's Coach and Player-of-the-Year Mar 25, 2008
Providence, Rhode Island - Brown men's basketball coach was been named the Rhode Island Division I Coach-of-the-Year and senior guard (Barrington, RI) was named the Rhode Island Co-Player-of-the-Year in Division I as selected by the Rhode Island Basketball Media. The awards were presented at the Cox Sports RI Basketball Media Luncheon on Monday, March 24th. (Brownbears.com)
Rams Drop 75-73 Decision to Charlotte in Opening Round of A-10 Championship Mar 15, 2008
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - tallied a game-high 25 points and two other Rams scored in double figures as the Rhode Island basketball team fell to sixth-seeded Charlotte in the opening round of the 2008 Atlantic 10 Championship. Rhody took over the lead midway through the first half and did not trail again until Michael Garrity hit two free throws with. (Gorhody.com)
URI/Dayton Game to Be Televised Locally, Nationally Jan 8, 2008
"This agreement is great news for all Rhode Island basketball fans, especially Cox Communications customers," said Paul Cronin, vice president and region manager, Cox Communications. "We're delighted to be able to partner with a sister company, Cox Broadcasting's WHIO in Dayton, to make available this highly anticipated game between two top 25 teams.". (Gorhody.com)
MBB | Rough Rhode: Syracuse's second-half meltdown helps Rhode Island pull off dramatic upset Dec 10, 2007
The Rhode Island basketball players practically danced their way off the court. Drenched with enough sweat to turn their pale blue jerseys to navy, the Rams momentarily forgot their tired legs and raced out of a hostile Carrier Dome to enjoy the 91-89 win they had just pulled off. (Daily Orange, NY)
Five Ink National Letters of Intent to Attend Rhode Island Nov 30, 2007
"This class represents the future of Rhode Island basketball and we're all very excited to have Ryan, Randy, Stevie, Orion and Jamal join our family," said Baron. "Each comes from an outstanding program and they will all make an impact - on the court and off - at URI.". (Gorhody.com)
General Releases Apr 29, 2007
com Athlete Of The Week - Rhode Island Basketball Television Schedule Set - GoRhody. com Athlete Of The Week - Violence Against Women Prevention Program To Conduct Training Workshop For Athletic Coaches And Staff - RIRAA Newsletter: Vol. 6, Iss. (Gorhody.com)
Herbert Hill And Chelsea Marandola Named R.I. Players of the Year Mar 29, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- On March 26, Providence College student-athletes (Kinston, N.C.) and (Johnston, R.I.) were honored at the annual Cox Sports Television Rhode Island Basketball Media Awards Luncheon at the Radisson Airport Hotel in Warwick, R.I. Hill was named Division I Men's Player of the Year, while Marandola was tabbed the Division I Women's Player of the Year. Hill became the third Friar to earn the award as (2004 and 2005) and (2006) each earned the honor. (Friars.com)
Rhody Hosts Fordham On Senior Day, Saturday Afternoon Feb 24, 2007
When wrapping up his post-game comments following both the Feb. 17 game at home against Charlotte, and again at Xavier on Feb. 21, Baron had a request for the fans of Rhode Island basketball. "I just hope...they have the Ryan Center rocking." he said. (Gorhody.com)
Daniels' 19 points Pace First Place Rams Past Saint Louis, 83-67 Feb 15, 2007
The Rams host Charlotte on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. The first 1,000 students will receive a limited edition white Rhode Island Basketball t-shirt, sponsored by the Fast Break Club, Cox Sports Television and Casey's Grill. The game will be televised live on Cox Sports Television (ch. (Gorhody.com)
URI BASKETBALL: Rams refuse to back down against UMass Jan 26, 2007
Friday 26 January, 2007. The Rams won their fourth straight league game on Wednesday night by out-working and ultimately defeating a bigger Massachusetts team, 75-72, in front of the largest student section (2,657) in school history. (Naragansett Times, RI)
