Duquesne Dukes Fan Forum / Game Thread - Rhode Island Rams

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 1/19/2021 8:26 pm

6:00pm EST tip on Wednesday 01/20/2021 at the La Roche University Kerr Fitness Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Dukes #118 (3-5; 2-4) vs Rhode Island Rams #63 (7-7; 4-3)

Game prediction: Dukes lose by 3, 69-66 - Dukes with 39% probability of a win.
Betting line: Dukes are 5 point underdogs; Over/Under 136
Duquesne 2-6 Against the Spread; Rhode Island 8-6 ATS

Dukes Best Win(s): UNC Greensboro (122); George Washington (206)
Dukes Worst Loss(es): George Washington (206); Little Rock (161)
Rhode Island Best Win(s): Seton Hall (44); St. Bonaventure (58); VCU (61)
Rhode Island Worst Loss(es): UMass (104); Boston College (94)

Four Factors ==> Effective field goal percentage; Turnover percentage; Offensive rebounding percentage; Free throw rate (shown below if team has Top 100 ranking overall or top 4 in conference as a strength; if team has Bottom 100 ranking or bottom 4 in conference as a weakness)

Here's a look at Rhode Island for the season (national ranking out of 357 teams):
Offensive Strength: FT Rate (8); Effective FG % (99)
Offensive Weakness: None
Defensive Strength: Effective FG % (38)
Defensive Weakness: FT Rate (273)

Here's a look at Rhode Island in the A-10 (conference ranking out of 14 teams):
Offensive Strength: Offensive Rebound % (2); Effective FG % (4); FT Rate (4)
Offensive Weakness: Turnover % (13)
Defensive Strength: Effective FG % (2); Offensive Rebound % (3); FT Rate (3)
Defensive Weakness: None

Here's a look at the Dukes for the season (national ranking out of 357 teams):
Offensive Strength: Offensive Rebound % (89)
Offensive Weakness: Effective FG % (307)
Defensive Strength: Effective FG % (81)
Defensive Weakness: None

Here's a look at the Dukes in the A-10 (conference ranking out of 14 teams):
Offensive Strength: Offensive Rebound % (3)
Offensive Weakness: Effective FG % (12)
Defensive Strength: Effective FG % (1)
Defensive Weakness: Turnover % (12); FT Rate (12)

Points per Possession and Number of Possessions
Rhode Island Adj Offense Efficiency - 106.6, #85 in D-1
-vs Dukes Adj Defense Efficiency - 96.6, #78 in D-1
Rhode Island Adj Defense Efficiency - 93.6, #41 in D-1
-vs Dukes Adj Offense Efficiency - 101.9, #162 in D-1
Rhode Island Adj Tempo - 70.4, #113 in D-1
-vs Dukes Adj Tempo - 68.1, #229 in D-1

Miscellaneous
Experience - Rhode Island 1.94 yrs, #110 in D-1; Dukes 1.87 yrs, #138 in D-1
Minutes Continuity - Rhode Island 28.3%, #294 in D-1; Dukes 61.1%, #63 in D-1
Average Height - Rhode Island 76.3", #253 in D-1; Dukes 76.2", #280 in D-1

Haslametrics = has the Dukes as 181st in the country.
Rhode Island is 71st in the country.
Automated Game Preview: https://haslametrics.com/preview.php?yr=&tid2=4391&tid1=477&neut=0
Overall Ratings: http://haslametrics.com/ratings.php

**Posted by BluffHunter** 1/19/2021 9:07 pm

Coach D interview 1/19:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uaz9SNlaDDM

**Posted by El Presidente** 1/20/2021 8:51 am

KD couldn't have a better attitude when dealing with adversity of any kind. Teams will run into speed bumps or road blocks along the way just as we all do. There is a positivity and resiliency which KD exhibits that I truly wish I could manifest more often in dealing with day to day problems in my work place and elsewhere. I am constantly reminded that our basketball program is in the best of hands.

**Posted by luckymcd** 1/20/2021 11:09 am

Looks like fouls and foul shooting will play a big part in this one. They are among the best in the country at getting to the line and among the worst in the country at sending opponents to the line. The added length with the personnel changes will help defensively, but we need to continue to stay disciplined and play sound team defense. Not only do they get to the line a lot, their best scorers all shoot really well from there.

Offensively we need to be aggressive and not settle for deep shots. The guards need to use their athleticism to get to the hoop and the big men need to play like big men. Mike and Marcus can pound with anyone, they shouldn't be setting up 20 feet from the hoop. There's no time like the present to get back to Dambrot's preferred inside out offense. After that, if they are willing to give up fouls instead of good looks we need to be able to exploit that by knocking down the foul shots.

When URI makes more foul shots than their opponent, they are 7-0. When they don't they are 0-7. It doesn't get much more definitive than that. Given the way we've shot so far and how we've played against them in the past, I'm not as optimistic as some others on the board seem to be about this matchup. I hope I'm wrong, but I'll say Rhode Island 70 Duquesne 62.

**Posted by townsonkid** 1/20/2021 12:26 pm

so for 2 hrs we get to hear how great Fatts Russell is, grrrreat!

Last edited by townsonkid (1/20/2021 12:27 pm)

**Posted by FAM** 1/20/2021 1:00 pm

Lucky... as a diehard fan... if the game is that close I will be pleased. I’m worried about them getting blown out. I just don’t think we match up with them this year.

Go Dukes.

**Posted by El Presidente** 1/20/2021 1:18 pm

Not too certain that we have a go to guy of the quality of Fatts Russell. When the going gets tough, Russell will be there with some big buckets and I honestly believe that could make the difference in this game. Sometimes it's just that simple. Hoping we bring the same defense we've seen in the last couple of games. We are due to have a decent shooting night. That would be just what the doctor ordered! Lets get'em.

**Posted by 1111 Vickroy** 1/20/2021 1:33 pm

The Dukes need some scoring punch from Acuff

**Posted by BluffHunter** 1/20/2021 1:41 pm

Virtual program for tonight's game:

https://indd.adobe.com/view/6de83aba-84ec-482f-8bb3-a2960f1c774f

**Posted by BluffHunter** 1/20/2021 5:27 pm

2 out of the last 3 Duq/URI games went down to the final possession. Honestly I'm pretty excited for the game.

**Posted by WashPaRick** 1/20/2021 6:24 pm

Rhody offense lookin good.

**Posted by townsonkid** 1/20/2021 6:29 pm

Another good game, for 10 minutes. Now, not so much.

**Posted by Rayrich** 1/20/2021 6:31 pm

Put the CYO lineup in and got outscored 12-0.

**Posted by BluffHunter** 1/20/2021 6:37 pm

Baker hot from 3 is the only reason we're within 10. Need other people to get going now.

**Posted by Rayrich** 1/20/2021 6:39 pm

Weathers should be driving to hoop everytime he touches the ball and strong.

**Posted by BluffHunter** 1/20/2021 6:40 pm

Rayrich wrote:
Weathers should be driving to hoop everytime he touches the ball and strong.

agreed. Get him going before the half and get this within 5.

**Posted by WashPaRick** 1/20/2021 6:44 pm

BluffHunter wrote:
Rayrich wrote:
Weathers should be driving to hoop everytime he touches the ball and strong.
agreed. Get him going before the half and get this within 5.

I'm hoping to keep it under 20

**Posted by BluffHunter** 1/20/2021 6:46 pm

WashPaRick wrote:
BluffHunter wrote:
Rayrich wrote:
Weathers should be driving to hoop everytime he touches the ball and strong.
agreed. Get him going before the half and get this within 5.
I'm hoping to keep it under 20

Nothing good has happened after I commented this. Nothing. Except for the announcer comparing that play to TJ Oshie last night.

**Posted by WashPaRick** 1/20/2021 6:46 pm

Is Hughes in foul trouble?

**Posted by BluffHunter** 1/20/2021 6:48 pm

WashPaRick wrote:
Is Hughes in foul trouble?

ESPN says he has 2 fouls

**Posted by townsonkid** 1/20/2021 6:57 pm

We need ANYONE to be able to drive into the lane, then guys like weathers, hughes, harris and kelly become scoring threats. Baker, okani, murphy, tdm can spot up for 3. Or acuff can finish it himself. All that pissing around 25’ from the basket is worthless.

**Posted by WashPaRick** 1/20/2021 6:57 pm

Rhody usually good 2nd half team and the Dukes usually come out slow. Time for both to change.

**Posted by 1111 Vickroy** 1/20/2021 7:00 pm

BluffHunter wrote:
2 out of the last 3 Duq/URI games went down to the final possession. Honestly I'm pretty excited for the game.

Rhode Island smoked us last year, over 20

**Posted by WashPaRick** 1/20/2021 7:07 pm

Baker starting to look like Battle from GW.

**Posted by Rayrich** 1/20/2021 7:28 pm

These refs blow. Where was the tech on Baker there? Throw a chair Dambrot. Have your teams back.