The Rhode Island Rams men’s basketball team has a 2–1 record in the 2026–27 campaign, following two decisive victories at the Ryan Center in Kingston after an early loss.
The team secured a 101–61 win against Southern New Hampshire and followed it with a 103–59 victory over Holy Cross.
In the victory over Holy Cross on November 3, Jonah Hinton led the scoring with 24 points. Matas Deniusas contributed 8 rebounds during that same contest, while Jason Fontenet II added 6 assists.
The Rams’ win at the Mohegan Sun Arena also provided a boost. On November 7, the team defeated Monmouth 84–66 during the Hall of Fame Tip‑Off. In that game, Fontenet II recorded 9 assists, and Dylan Williamson contributed 3 assists, according to the team’s schedule and results.
The team features several key players who have brought varied backgrounds to the Atlantic 10 conference.
The roster includes senior Jahmere Tripp, a 6‑foot‑6 guard from Brooklyn, and senior Jason Fontenet II, a 6‑foot‑6 guard arriving from UC Santa Barbara. The team also leans on international presence, such as sophomore Nedas Raupelis and Matas Deniusas, both hailing from Vilnius, Lithuania. Additionally, Mouhamed Sow, a 6‑foot‑9 forward from Dakar, Senegal, provides significant size in the frontcourt.
| Player | Position | Height | Year | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmere Tripp | G/F | 6 ft 6 in | Sr | Fordham |
| Jason Fontenet II | G/F | 6 ft 6 in | Sr | UC Santa Barbara |
| Jonah Hinton | G | 6 ft 3 in | GS | St. Bonaventure |
| Matas Deniusas | F | 6 ft 9 in | So | UT Martin |
The Rams face an immediate test on November 10 when they host Maine at the Ryan Center.
The team is slated to face Princeton on November 15 and will travel to West Virginia for a matchup against UAB on November 22. The winter months will bring high‑profile local matchups, including a December 1 contest against Brown and a December 5 game against Providence.
The mid‑season stretch will test the depth of Miller's roster during Atlantic 10 conference play. The schedule includes trips to Philadelphia to face Saint Joseph’s and La Salle, as well as a journey to Chicago to play Loyola Chicago in February.
The Rams’ ability to maintain their current scoring efficiency will be a primary factor as they prepare for a potential appearance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in March.
