Goodbye Ronald Polite

[mkaufman1]

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79% FT shooter ain’t too shabby (he shot 80% his sophomore season). 36.4% 3 point shooting on decent volume last year. Not eye-popping but definitely effective.

Also considering where Ronny was the first two years, like 19 and 22%, 36.4% is a massive improvement.

 

[GMUgemini]

Also considering where Ronny was the first two years, like 19 and 22%, 36.4% is a massive improvement.

He has a very Bryon Allenesque trajectory to his development.

 

[gmujim92]

He has a very Bryon Allenesque trajectory to his development.

BA would’ve been a monster with a COVID year

 

[FlPatriot]

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Don’t think this is something one wants in a wine…

 

[jessej]

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3 Bid League
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NEW EPISODE: We are joined by @MasonMBB point guard Ronald Polite III to talk about his decision to return to George Mason, improving his game, becoming a leader and more Then, we mock up schedules for what ESPN should pick for #FridA10

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‎Show 3 Bid League, Ep Ronald Polite III - Sep 1, 2023

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[mkaufman1]

A few senior day thoughts..

I know the sentiments about Ronny are well well documented on this board for the last 4 years. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

But I just want to say that for me it was awesome watching Ronny develop and be loyal through 3 different coaches. I dont' think he got to where he wanted to as a player and he definitely struggled with some injuries, but he definitely had some solid moments when he was able to contribute. At times it was hard when we put so much on him, but there were times that he shined and really stepped up for us.

It has been awesome to root for Ronny and if this is his last home game, it's been a ton of fun. I don't expect to see many kids as loyal to a program as a guy like Ronny or Malik have been.

 

[FreeGunston12]

Ronnie seemed to have some extra pep in his step yesterday. I know he didn't have the best game as far as stats go yesterday, but he looked to be moving better and more explosively. He shot and attacked the rim with more confidence. Was it just the energy of senior night? Did coming off the bench help him have fresh legs when others were tired? Is he just getting healthier?

 

[Jack Strop]

Ronnie seemed to have some extra pep in his step yesterday. I know he didn't have the best game as far as stats go yesterday, but he looked to be moving better and more explosively. He shot and attacked the rim with more confidence. Was it just the energy of senior night? Did coming off the bench help him have fresh legs when others were tired? Is he just getting healthier?

From what I surmise, Ronnie had a hip injury that never returned to 100%. Certainly, the rest he received from his ankle injury helped his ever-ailing hip. GO RONNIE!

 

[mkaufman1]

From what I surmise, Ronnie had a hip injury that never returned to 100%. Certainly, the rest he received from his ankle injury helped his ever-ailing hip. GO RONNIE!

He had hip surgery a few years ago. Think it was between year 1 and 2 of Kim.

 

[Jack Strop]

THANK YOU, RONNIE!
He dedicated himself to Mason for four years and three coaches—a class act. I wish him good basketball fortune.

 

[99 Patriot]

Ronnie was very easy to root for. Good kid who always had a great attitude. The steal against Dayton, the 3 against Richmond, and maybe his biggest contribution was generating enough hate from that Sleeperpick tool that it finally got him off these boards. Hope he has a great Covid year somewhere.

 

[DRK331]

Ronny Polite highlights

 

[GMU1983]

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[GMU1983]

What a great kid best of luck to him!

 

[Jack Strop]

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Ronnie will do mighty fine there.
Rootin' for Ronnie!!

 

[thebiasedannouncer]

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The official end to what is maybe one of the bigger "what if he hadn't gotten hurt" players in Mason history. Showed incredible speed in his freshman year under Paulsen that was obviously hampered by his major hip surgery and multiple ankle issues. Somedays looked like the guy and other days was the most frustrating player on the court. But he loved Mason, played his heart out and gave us four generally fun years of basketball.

Good stuff.

 

[Falco]

What a stud. Best of luck Ronnie.

I have a feeling Ronnie wasn’t playing at 100% last season. If he can hey back to 100% health, he’s going he unstoppable in the SoCon.

 

[mkaufman1]

All the best to Ronny. Gave us 4 years through 3 coaches and many times wasn’t 100%.

Hopefully he can finally get healthy and have a great season.

 

[The Great PATSby]

I wonder if Simpkins or Paulsen tried to pursue Ronnie or Malik. I didn't see either Holy Cross of American associated with either of them. No idea what the open scholorship situations are like at either school. But I feel like Ronnie and Malik would do well in the Patriot League.

 

[mkaufman1]

I wonder if Simpkins or Paulsen tried to pursue Ronnie or Malik. I didn't see either Holy Cross of American associated with either of them. No idea what the open scholorship situations are like at either school. But I feel like Ronnie and Malik would do well in the Patriot League.

I’m guessing that he had some lower to low mid major options, and maybe UNCG was the best opportunity overall. I have no insight but have to think something drew him in. Doesn’t really matter though.