Friar Basketball

Home
Why Subscribe?
The Friar Podcast
Remembering Craig Leighton
2024 Transfer Portal Targets
Archive
Mission Accomplished: How Kim English and his staff deftly crossed off every item on their transfer portal checklist
Kim English and his staff made quick work of the transfer portal this spring. They retained the players they had to, identified four positions of need…
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
5
Friar Basketball Newsletter: Taking a closer look at Wesley Cardet Jr., Xavier and Georgetown making portal moves, PC transfers and spotting…
1. Chicago State transfer Wesley Cardet Jr. had just entered the portal before it was reported by both Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports and On3.com’s Joe…
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
1
Georgia transfer Jabri Abdur-Rahim is coming to Providence, how he'll slot into a critical role next season
The 6'8 shooter from South Orange, NJ has one season of eligibility remaining and should slide into the role left behind by Ticket Gaines (this article…
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
2
Why the commitment of Christ Essandoko is such a significant one as Providence rebuilds its roster
The seven footer is skilled -- with range beyond the arc, passing ability, solid touch, footwork, and strength on the interior
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
4
Providence is on the board in the 2024 transfer portal with the commitment of point guard Bensley Joseph
When Kim English took over at Providence last spring he made the decision to go with a younger, high-upside duo at point guard by retaining Jayden…
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
1
Tracking Providence's Transfer Portal Targets
Last updated: 4/4
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
1
Devin Carter Declares for the NBA Draft
Devin Carter, the Big East Player of the Year and Associated Press Honorable Mention All American, announced on Wednesday afternoon that he will forego…
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
2
As UConn rolls through the NCAA Tournament, Marquette squanders an opportunity for the second consecutive season
A look at the 2024 NCAA Tournament and how Big East teams have fared in March since the realignment of 2013.
 • 
Kevin Farrahar

March 2024

News and Notes: The latest episode of the Friar Podcast, comparing Providence's NCAA Tournament resume to past seasons, tracking the…
1. Bill and I recorded the latest episode of The Friar Podcast on Sunday, and we shared our thoughts on the end of PC’s season, the roster going…
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
Garwey Dual is transferring from Providence, providing a predictable ending after a truly unique recruitment
In many ways, the incredible rise, subsequent freshman season, and eventual transfer of Garwey Dual could serve as a perfect case study of the current…
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
5
"It's on... I’m really excited to reload this roster and get to work with them in the spring and summer.” Kim English and the Friars look…
It wasn’t long after Providence’s 62-57 loss to Boston College in the first round of the NIT that the fanbase and those covering the program were ready…
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
9
Providence looks to make the most of their opportunity in the NIT after being shut out of the NCAA Tournament
"The most important thing is which team is going to come out tomorrow and want to be there. Our guys really want to be there, and we’re going to play…
 • 
Kevin Farrahar
© 2024 Kevin Farrahar
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture