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Dictating pace will be critical against an improved DePaul team on Saturday

Jared Bynum has provided a major lift since returning from injury

Highlights: Noah Horchler, Jared Bynum lead #21 Providence past #15 Seton Hall

Catching up on all things Friars with The Friar Podcast

Friar Basketball Newsletter: A big matchup with the Hall awaits, Eric Murdock and Terry Dehere put on a show in '91, highlighting some unheralded Big East players, Nova's jump shot reliance, and more

Eight Big East Players to Keep an Eye On This Season

Remembering a classic duel between Eric Murdock and Terry Dehere and the heights Seton Hall reached at the time

News and Notes: Jayden Pierre in Tennessee, Quante Berry's increasing production, Big East teams playing with pace, the numbers behind Nova's reliance on the jump shot, and more

Video: A look back at Providence's 74-71 win over #10 Seton Hall in February 2020

Assuming good health, a top 25 matchup with Seton Hall awaits the Friars

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Providence improves to 11-1 with a win at UConn, now ranked #22 in the AP Poll

News and Notes: Hurley on how Watson impacts a game, Jayden Pierre impressions, tracking the offensive glass, and much more

Providence cracks the AP Top 25 after an 11-1 start to the season

Jared Bynum makes a big impact in his return from an ankle injury (and more on the win over UConn)

Video: Providence vs. UConn in 7 Minutes

Breaking down Providence's 17-1 run that turned the tide against UConn

Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: What just happened here?

David Duke Jr. posts a pair of double doubles for Brooklyn

Providence vs. UConn: The Rivalry Renews for Real on Saturday

Thank you for reading Friar Basketball. We're ready to keep it rolling now that Big East play is here!

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Providence's emphatic response to a down year, highlights from the non-conference games, a rundown of how each member of the roster has fared, recruiting notes, and more.

Ed Cooley and his Friars are responding with a resounding answer to a down year a season ago

News and Notes: Cuse's continued struggles against the Big East, Cooley's terrific numbers out of timeouts, promising prospects, 3-point records, DePaul's emerging sophomore, and more

The Roster Rundown

Where are they now? Old faces in new places

Highlights from Providence's 10-1 run through non-conference play

Ed Cooley meets with the media after beating Central Connecticut State

Highlights: AJ Reeves, Nate Watson get hot versus Vermont

Ed Cooley, AJ Reeves, and Nate Watson Press Conference Following Tuesday's Win Over Vermont

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Ed Croswell breaks out, breaking down a huge week in Friartown, Noah Horchler's clutch shooting, videos, pressers, recruiting notes, and much more

News and Notes: Where Ed Croswell can't miss, Al Durham stepping into a lead role, the Friars in zone vs. man, Noah Horchler's clutch shooting, and more

"Ed Croswell, once again, had a cape on": How Ed Croswell took over in a massive week for Providence

The Week Ahead: Closing out the non-conference schedule

A Closer Look: Isaiah Miranda

Here and There in Friartown

Video: Ed Croswell leads Providence to victory versus URI

Ed Cooley and David Cox Press Conferences following Providence's win over URI

Providence vs. Texas Tech in 6 Minutes

Ed Cooley, Al Durham, and Ed Croswell meet the media following a big win over Texas Tech

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Noah Horchler's great start, Quante Berry and Christ Essandoko shine, Brycen Goodine earns more PT, previewing the upcoming week, highlights, pressers, and more

The Week Ahead: A massive week awaits the Friars

News and Notes: Noah Horchler has emerged as an ideal offensive fit next to Nate Watson

Quante Berry, Christ Essandoko shine in Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament

Brycen Goodine makes a push for a bigger role

Highlights: Noah Horchler, Nate Watson Lead PC Past St. Peter's

Video: Ed Cooley Reflects on Win #200 in St. Peter's Press Conference

Highlights of Providence's 77-72 Win Over Northwestern

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Nate Watson's dominance, a red-hot Big East, Reflections on '87, the Legends Classic, highlights, pressers, and more.

The Week Ahead: Providence looks to keep the momentum going in Jersey

News and Notes: Nate Watson has been unstoppable in the early going

The Big East is running through teams in non-conference play

A Closer Look: JP Estrella

Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: The Pitino Era

Highlights: Durham, Watson Lead Providence Past UNH

Video: Highlights and Postgame Press Conference After PC Knocks Off Wisconsin

Friar Basketball Newsletter: An opportunity in Wisconsin, PC commits kick off their seasons, old faces in new places, Al Durham's early impact, PC's defense, and more.

The Week Ahead: Providence can make a statement at Wisconsin

News and Notes From the First Week of the Season

Providence looks to bounce back from a down defensive season a year ago

Al Durham as advertised in first week for the Friars

Highlights from Providence's opening week wins over Fairfield and Sacred Heart

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Friars kick off the 2021-22 season, Nate Watson steps into a leadership role, finding rhythm for AJ Reeves, and a look at the week ahead

Nate Watson steps into the lead role for the Friars

Fan Survey Results

Getting AJ Reeves into rhythm will be key for Providence this season

The Week Ahead: The Season is Here

Friar Basketball Newsletter: PC scrimmages Purdue, predictions for the upcoming season, offensive and defensive efficiency of Sweet 16 teams, news, notes, and more.

News and Notes for Oct. 31

Can Providence get to the Sweet 16 without a jump offensively?

Box score, Al Durham interview, Ed Cooley's approach to the game, and more from Saturday's scrimmage vs. Purdue

Reflecting on the 2003-04 Podseries

2021-22 Predictions

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Friar fan survey, final episode of the '04 podseries, previewing Al Durham, and a deep dive into early impressions, the Ed Cooley Coach's show, and more.

Providence has found a versatile, potentially critical, piece in Al Durham

Early impressions of the Friars in the preseason, Cooley's coach's show, the nation's top big men

Share Your Thoughts: Preseason Friar Fan Survey

Wrapping up our podseries on the 2003-04 Friars with the fourth and final episode

Al Durham Extended Highlights

Friar Basketball Newsletter: AJ Reeves Shines in Black & White Scrimmage, how PC has fared against preseason expectations, reflections on the early days in the Big East, Bynum looking to bounce back

How has Providence fared in comparison to Big East Media Day predictions?

Jared Bynum looking to bounce back in his second season at PC

Here and There in Friartown

Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: The Dark Years (1979-1985)

Justin Minaya Extended Highlight Reel

AJ Reeves Catches Fire in the Black & White Scrimmage

Episode 3 of our podseries on the 2003-04 Friars is live

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Early impressions of Legend Geeter, what's behind Noah Horchler's importance, reflections on PC's downturn at the end of the 1970s, episode two of our 2004 pod, and more

Can Noah Horchler carry the momentum of a strong close from last season?

Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: A Dream Run Comes to an End (1978-79)

From Michigan to Rhode Island, Legend Geeter has the instincts and versatility to make an impact at Providence

AJ Reeves Junior Year Highlights

Highlights: Al Durham Impressive against Michigan and Nebraska

The National Prep School Invitational is returning to Rhode Island

"Don't take me out of this game": Episode 2 of the Podseries on the 2003-04 Friars

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Christ Essandoko Commits to PC, learning more about Matteus Case, what's next for Bryce Goodine, Reflections on the Friars of '75-78, the '03-04 podseries, and more.

How Matteus Case found his way to Providence

Is Brycen Goodine ready to turn the corner?

Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: The Dream Continues (1975-78)

Friars Land Promising Center Christ Essandoko

Highlights: Providence Blows Out Illinois in the 2003 Jimmy V Classic

The Friar Starting Five: Weekly Wrap Up

It's Here! Episode 1 of the Podseries on the 2003-04 Friars

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Jayden Pierre commits to Providence, Rafael Castro impressions, looking ahead to Alyn Breed's sophomore year, the BE schedule, the amazing Friar staff of '87, and more

Providence lands a big one in class of 2022 point guard Jayden Pierre

With plenty of room still to grow, freshman Rafael Castro is showing signs early at PC

The Amazing Coaching Staff of the 1987 Friars

Video: Justin Minaya going for 15/7 versus #11 Alabama

Will Alyn Breed step into a bigger role as a sophomore?

Providence's 2021-22 schedule is complete

Friar Basketball Newsletter: 2004 Podcast Release Date, Jayden Pierre's Visit, Reflections on the '74 Friars, and Video of Al Durham vs. Wisconsin and 2007 Friars against UConn

More on the upcoming podseries on the 2003-04 Friars

Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: The Terrific 1974 Friars

Recruiting Roundup: Jayden Pierre visit, next steps for Essandoko, the Helsinki Basketball Academy, and more

Butler banking on experience in 2021-22

Al Durham played big at Wisconsin last year

Throwback: Efejuku, Hill lead a monster second half comeback at UConn (video)

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Which Big East teams are carrying their weight in March (and which aren't), Mike Anderson proving doubters wrong in Queens, what could have been for Rick Barnes, and more.

Which Big East teams are carrying their weight in March?

What could have been under Rick Barnes

Watch: Justin Minaya's complete effort vs. A&M

Al Durham kicked off his junior year with a perfect shooting night (video)

Here and There in Friartown

Friar Basketball Newsletter: A look at the non-conference schedule, the magical run of 1972-73, what's next for Kris Dunn, big man recruit Patrick Wessler, and more

Delving into the non-conference schedule

Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: The Magical 1972-73 Season

The Next Step for Kris Dunn

A Closer Look: Patrick Wessler

Al Durham and Indiana Surge Past Minnesota

What do you want to see from us?

The Friar Starting Five: Weekly Recap

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Looking into Quante Berry's 22 games on the UA Circuit, Rivals updated top 150, reflecting on the early '70s Friars, a September visitor, and more

A Look at Quante Berry's Numbers on the Under Armour Circuit

Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: The Early '70s

Breaking Down Rivals' New Top 150 for 2022

A Closer Look: Justyn Fernandez

Seton Hall made big moves on the transfer market this offseason

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Introducing a new series, Nate Watson and the nation's top post players, video of Durham and Minaya, Ryan Gomes on his freshman season, and more

Will Providence Go to the Post Even More Next Season?

Reflections of a Lifelong Friar Fan: The 1960s

Freshman Justin Minaya Scores 16 in the SEC Tourney (video)

The Weekly Friar Starting Five

Al Durham Scores 20 in a loss at Rutgers (video)

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Catching up with Bob Driscoll on NIL, David Duke finds his summer role, Ryan Gomes' love of PC, and more

Bob Driscoll on NIL, the latest round of conference realignment, and the future of the Big East

We want to know: Who should have their number retired next?

The Starting Five: Weekly Recap

Here and There in Friartown

David Duke is starting strong in summer league play (w/highlights)

A Look Back at Kris Dunn

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Summer League Play to Kick Off for Duke, Diallo

Justin Minaya and South Carolina lose a late lead to LSU (video)

NBA Summer League Schedules for David Duke and Alpha Diallo

Al Durham's Career High at Northwestern (video)

Who is playing where this summer?

Friar Basketball Newsletter: David Duke and the NBA Draft, a potentially good landing spot for Kris Dunn, Al Durham versus Michigan State, and more

David Duke NBA Draft Primer

Could Boston Be a Fit for Kris Dunn?

Recruiting Momentum has Slowed Since the Glorious Day David Duke Popped for PC

Al Durham Came Up Clutch Versus MSU (video)

Summer Hoops Bonanza: Quante Berry, Friar Recruits, and a Whole Lot of Summer Basketball

Upcoming Podcast Series on the 2003-04 Friars

Al Durham Fills the Stat Sheet vs. Butler (video)

Justin Minaya and South Carolina versus Houston (video)

Impressions of Quante Berry

The next generation of Friarbasketball is here!

Will Justin Minaya Help Providence Rediscover Its Defensive Identity?

2020-21 Player Highlights

Digging in on Al Durham

Season in Review: Noah Horchler

Season in Review: Jared Bynum