The 1987-88 season was pretty much a disaster for the Friars. Coming off a Final Four the year prior, head coach Rick Pitino left for the New York Knicks in the summer and was replaced by one of his assistants, Gordy Chiesa. It turned out to be a disaster. Providence finished with an 11-18 record, despite having a pair of future NBA players on the roster. Sophomore center Marty Conlon left the team midway through the season, and there were rumblings that several other players were strongly considering doing the same at season’s end.
Love these reflections articles! Huge move by the school cutting lose Gordie after one year - it would have gotten much worse had he remained. And, then going with an unproven coach in Barnes, who turned out to be an awesome hire. Through winning, recruiting, etc - Barnes proved PC could be more than a one-hit wonder, and win consistently.
Love these reflections articles! Huge move by the school cutting lose Gordie after one year - it would have gotten much worse had he remained. And, then going with an unproven coach in Barnes, who turned out to be an awesome hire. Through winning, recruiting, etc - Barnes proved PC could be more than a one-hit wonder, and win consistently.