define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true); define('DISALLOW_FILE_MODS', true); Angel Rodriquez – Rush The Court http://rushthecourt.net The Independent Voice of College Basketball Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:18:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.9 http://rushthecourt.net http://rushthecourt.net/wp-content/mbp-favicon/RTC.jpg Rush The Court ACC Burning Questions: Miami Hurricanes http://rushthecourt.net/2016/11/08/acc-burning-questions-miami-hurricanes/ http://rushthecourt.net/2016/11/08/acc-burning-questions-miami-hurricanes/#respond Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:31:57 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=122750

This team preview is part of the RTC ACC microsite’s preseason coverage.

Burning Question: Does Miami have enough talent on hand to replace all of its significant departures?

While Angel Rodriguez and Sheldon McClellan both transferred to Miami halfway through their collegiate careers, the pair felt more like program players than short-term mercenaries. Now faced with the departures of the venerable backcourt duo, head coach Jim Larranaga must replace not only their production but also their demonstrated intangibles and leadership. The proverbial torch will be passed to junior dynamo Ja’Quan Newton. Known for his fearless style of play, the 6’2” combo guard embodies the characteristics of a typical undersized player [...]]]> http://rushthecourt.net/2016/11/08/acc-burning-questions-miami-hurricanes/feed/ 0 Battle of Unbeatens: Key Questions in Illinois vs. Miami http://rushthecourt.net/2014/12/02/battle-of-unbeatens-key-questions-in-illinois-vs-miami/ http://rushthecourt.net/2014/12/02/battle-of-unbeatens-key-questions-in-illinois-vs-miami/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:35:54 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=106479

As the ACC and the Big Ten teams get together on the hardwood this week, the ACC and Big Ten microsites (Brendan Brody and Lathan Wells, specifically) have also decided to team up to break down some of the key questions for a few of the games. What follows is a look at tonight’s Top 25 battle between two unbeatens: the 6-0 Illini and the 7-0 Hurricanes.

Brendan Brody: After a mediocre 17-16 mark last year, Miami is back in the Top 25 with Big 12 transfers Angel Rodriguez (Kansas State) and Sheldon McClellan (Texas) deservedly getting most of the credit. Let’s talk about how [...]]]> http://rushthecourt.net/2014/12/02/battle-of-unbeatens-key-questions-in-illinois-vs-miami/feed/ 0