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Friar Basketball Newsletter: Providence Splits in the Bahamas After Beating Georgia While Shorthanded, Josh Oduro's Stabilizing Presence, Ryan Mela's Hot Start, and much more

A Stabilizing Presence, Josh Oduro Comes Up Big in Providence's Win Over Georgia

Ryan Mela Off to a Fast Start for the Newman School

Highlights: All of Providence's Field Goals in Their Win Over Georgia in the Bahamas

The Friars worked through growing pains in the Bahamas against Kansas State

"We didn’t meet the mark in a lot of areas, mostly when it comes to our discipline to execute." Providence played hard enough, but not well enough, to beat Kansas State

Providence Overpowers Wisconsin, Makes a Statement in the Gavitt Games

Highlights: Providence Steamrolls Wisconsin

Kim English, Providence Look for an Early Statement Win Versus Wisconsin

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Breaking Down Saturday's Win Over Milwaukee, A Critical Week Ahead, PC Women Out to a 2-0 Start, Georgetown Loses to Holy Cross in "Their Super Bowl", and more

News and Notes: The Friars' rim protection and shot chart, Georgetown falls to Holy Cross, Brycen Goodine's hot start, Garwey Dual's impact across the board, and more

Jayden Pierre and Garwey Dual Steal the Show in Saturday's Win Over Milwaukee

Highlights: Garwey Dual and Jayden Pierre Shine in Providence's Win Over Milwaukee

The People Have Spoken: Opening Week Recap

Providence hosts Milwaukee on Saturday night, in what should be an fast-paced contest

Olivia Olsen Scores 25 as Providence Women Open the Season with a 76-46 Win Over Hampton

Rafael Castro Makes an Impact in Providence's Season Opener

Bryce Hopkins has a chance to be one of the greatest, and most beloved, Friars of all-time with a monster junior season

It's Time... Finally! What to watch for on opening night when Providence kicks off the Kim English Era versus Columbia

Ticket Gaines and the Friars will be worth the price of admission this season

Previewing the Season with The Friar Podcast

Freshman Garwey Dual brings added intrigue to an already compelling season in Providence

Daquan Davis Decommits from Providence

How Providence Will Look to Unlock Devin Carter in His Junior Season

Big East Media Day Poll and Notes: Providence Picked 7th by the League's Coaches, Bryce Hopkins 1st Team All Big East, Taking Stock of which programs are annually overrated and underrated on Media Day

“He’s an incredible leader in every facet... there have been a few that I coached who are just that special.” Josh Oduro Readies for the Big East Battles

News and Notes: Challenging Ivan Thomas on recruiting at Providence, Bryce Hopkins with All American honors, a new contract for Justin Minaya, and a potential breakout guard at Columbia

It's Just About That Time Again

“We have a lot of special guys here, and I need to be someone who can bring it out of them.” Jayden Pierre readies for a big sophomore season in Providence

The results of the Friar fan survey are in: See how Friar fans feel about the upcoming season for Providence, the Big East, and much more

The Friar Podcast 2023-24 Season Preview

The Friar Fan Preseason Survey is Back!

Josh Oduro: Extended Highlights

Part IV: George Mason takes out Richmond, falls to St. Louis in the Atlantic-10 Tournament

Jamine "Greedy" Peterson Providence Highlights

At long last, the wait is over for Corey Floyd Jr.

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Breaking down the Friar frosh, a look at the passing ability of Josh Oduro, a Ticket Gaines feature, notes and video from George Mason's six-game winning streak, and more

Breaking Down Kim English and George Mason as they went on a six-game winning streak to close out the regular season

Taking a Look at the Friar Freshman Class

A Look Back: Providence Wins at Nova with Last Second Shot in 1993

The Friar Podcast

Video: The Passing Ability of Josh Oduro

"He knows what I'm thinking... we're very connected" On Davonte "Ticket" Gaines and his potential impact at Providence this season

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Impressions from watching six more George Mason games, previewing Marquette, Daquan Davis shines at OTE combine, an important year ahead for Rafael Castro, and more

Sleepers no more, Marquette enters the season with realistic national title hopes

Part II: Observations from Watching Kim English and George Mason (late November through January)

Davonte "Ticket" Gaines Senior Year Highlights

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Opportunity awaits for Rafael Castro in his third year in Friartown

The Friar Basketball Newsletter: Digging into Providence's Recently Released Schedule, Previewing Villanova, the Friars get an official visit, Josh Oduro podcast, and more

Can a retooled roster, better health return Villanova to the NCAA Tournament in 2024?

Highlights of Luke Bamgboye from the Sportradar Showdown in Vegas

Josh Oduro on The Friar Podcast

Will McNair Jr. is gone, Eli DeLaurier next at Providence... and what it means for the Friars; plus previewing Creighton, a look at six Mason games from last year, King Cotton, Josh Oduro and more

Observations from Watching Kim English and George Mason Take On Kansas and Their First Five Non-Conference Opponents of 2022-23

Creighton has turned a corner, eyes its first Final Four in March

The final episode of our podcast series on the 2014 Big East Tournament Champion Friars is available now, Will McNair Jr. highlights, the best of MarShon Brooks' senior year, and more

MarShon Brooks Senior Year Highlights

The Friar Basketball Newsletter: Looking into Providence's Trip to Spain, Sharing Takeaways from the Summer

Friar Basketball Newsletter: How Davonte "Ticket" Gaines Took Off In His First Year Under Kim English at George Mason, Previewing Xavier, Friars Head to Spain

Xavier, Sean Miller Look to Reload After a Very Good Season

A Look at Xavier Transfers Dayvion McKnight and Quincy Olivari

Kim English and Bryce Hopkins Discuss Providence's Upcoming Trip to Spain

The Friar Podcast Sits Down with Providence Head Coach Kim English and Athletic Director Steve Napolillo

News and Notes: Looking back at Ticket Gaines' big game against Kansas, how George Mason played each of Providence's 2022 NCAA Tournament opponents, Big East draft prospects, and more

Daquan Davis: Every Made Field Goal Against Paul VI in the WCAC Championship

Ryan Gomes Rookie Highlights

Class of 2024 Wing Ryan Mela Commits to Providence

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Behind Daquan Davis' efficient shooting numbers in Vegas, What's next for David Duke Jr., Underclassmen highlights, Previewing UConn, and more

Justyn Fernandez Freshman Year Highlights

Corey Floyd Jr. Freshman Year Highlights

Previewing UConn: Expectations are high in Storrs, despite critical losses

Jayden Pierre Freshman Year Highlights

Corey Floyd Jr. joins the Friar Podcast to discuss his first season in black and white, impressions of Kim English, teammates who are standing out this offseason, his personal and team goals, and more

Team Thrill, Daquan Davis take home the title at the Sportradar Showdown

Impressions from watching Daquan Davis in the Under Armour Semifinals, Team Takeover takes the Peach Jam Crown

Recruiting Roundup: Daquan Davis gets love from ESPN's telecast, Team Takeover's impressive depth, players to watch at the Under Armour Association, and two outstanding Massachusetts prospects

Daquan Davis puts up big numbers, wins title at NBA Top 100 Camp, a superstar emerges from Massachusetts, John Rooke debuts at the Projo, teams to watch at Peach Jam

A Closer Look: Class of 2024 Small Forward Isaiah Abraham

Class of 2024 Point Guard Daquan Davis Commits to Providence

Jalen Lindsey Joins The Friar Podcast

The First Practice: A Tale of New & Old

Remembering my friend Craig Leighton

Kim English and staff have been busy since the recruiting period reopened

Resetting the roster after the commitment of Will McNair Jr. to Providence

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Schedule updates, a big man visit, recruiting updates, news and notes, Ed Croswell highlights, Josh Oduro going off vs. Georgia, and the Providence/Memphis Connection

Could Will McNair Jr. be the answer as the backup big?

Recruiting News: Patrick Ngongba’s stock elevates, Friars in final eight for for Daquan Davis, new names to track, and more offers come in

News and Notes: Wisconsin is coming to town, George Mason letting it rip from deep under Kim English, and what English told Jayden Pierre when re-recruiting him to Providence

The Providence-Memphis Connection

Watch: Josh Oduro Goes for 20/11/6 in a Commanding Win Over Georgia

Highlights of Friar favorite Ed Croswell's 2022-23 Season

Tim Fuller headlines a trio of new coaching hires at Providence

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Taking a Closer Look at a pair of 2024 visitors, video of Josh Oduro going for 32 points vs. St. Louis, Billy Ricci on Kim English's early impact, and more

Kim English…is cool…not Cooley

A Closer Look: Daquan Davis

George Mason vs. St. Louis in 5 Minutes: Josh Oduro Goes for 32 Points in a Double OT Loss

John Hope Joins The Friar Podcast

A Closer Look: Pat Ngongba

Devin Carter Sophomore Year Highlights

Providence hosts a pair of talented big men in Kansas transfer Zach Clemence and Somto Cyril of Overtime Elite

"My biggest joy in this job is to see the excitement and true galvanization of the Friar community from what this has brought" -- Taking a walk through campus with PC AD Steve Napolillo

News and Notes: UConn and the Big East proved the league's depth in NCAA Tournament, how the "other six" of the "Catholic 7" still have room to grow, Ed Croswell earns honors in Portsmouth

Early List of Big East Transfers to Watch in 2023-24

Extended Highlights from when George Mason knocked off Maryland

Take a look back at the terrific sophomore season of Bryce Hopkins

Garwey Dual Highlights

Garwey Dual is a Friar...This Time it's for Sure

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Providence continues to round out the roster with Davonte Gaines and Richard Barron, Desrosiers and Bancroft on The Friar Podcast, Dunn/Minaya/Duke Jr. making NBA waves

News and Notes: Justin Minaya debuts, Kris Dunn continues to shine, Garwey Dual elevates his stock, lack of success with redshirts, Quante Berry departs

Winning Ticket? Providence Adds George Mason Grad Transfer Davonte Gaines

Class is in Session – The Kim English Era Has Officially Begun

Providence Among the Final Four for Top Transfer Guard Taran Armstrong

Extended Highlights: Graham Ike and Trayce Jackson Davis go head-to-head in the NCAA Tournament

Carson Desrosiers and Ted Bancroft join the Friar Podcast to talk about Ed Cooley's departure, what happened at the end of last season, and what's next with the Kim English era

Class of 2023 Wing Richard Barron flips from George Mason to Providence

Friar Basketball: Kim English is introduced as Providence's next head coach, retains the core of the team in another crazy week in Friartown

Highlights: Josh Oduro Goes for 26/15 at St. Louis

A Closer Look: Graham Ike

Friar Guard Alyn Breed Suspended from Team Following Domestic, Firearm Charges

Bryce Hopkins is back in the fold at Providence, and there is another level to his game awaiting

"I started to see what’s about to happen here, what’s on the cusp of happening here. It was too good of an opportunity to pass up." Kim English is introduced as the new head coach at Providence

What Providence is getting in George Mason transfer Josh Oduro

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Kim English hired as Providence's next head coach, how AD Steve Napolillo helped change the tenor of the week, the latest Friar Podcast, a commitment and re-commit...

News and Notes: Justyn Fernandez is transferring to Providence, Donovan Santoro back in the fold, Kim English's NE Prep connections, and more

Providence Athletic Director Steve Napolillo stood tall in the most challenging of weeks

Hear the latest Friar Podcast episode on the end of PC's season, the departure of Ed Cooley, and initial impressions of Kim English

"This guy is a rising rocket. He’s just ready to take off." Kim English has arrived in Providence

Even if it was inevitable, the Ed Cooley Story in Providence should have ended differently than this

WPRI's Morey Hershgordon Goes 1:1 with Ed Cooley and Steve Napolillo as Georgetown Rumors Swirl

Sorting through the Ed Cooley speculation and how a Friday night game against Kentucky became an afterthought

All Roads…lead to Greensboro?

Previewing Kentucky: Intriguing matchups and coaching decisions await Providence and its coaching staff

Providence, Bryce Hopkins Draw Kentucky in a Dream First Round Matchup

Selection Sunday is here for a Providence team that has experienced wild swings of emotion in 2022-23

Kayvaun Mulready closes out his junior year at Worcester Academy with NEPSAC AA Title Game MVP, Final Four appearance in Nationals

Providence's Late Rally Not Enough to Overcome UConn, Selection Sunday Awaits

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Recapping a Tough Week for the Friars, Kayvaun Mulready Off to the NEPSAC Title Game, Bryce Hopkins and Devin Carter Earn Big East Honors

Kayvaun Mulready and Worcester Academy Advance to NEPSAC AA Finals After a Win over Brimmer and May

Bryce Hopkins Named 1st Team All Big East, Devin Carter Honorable Mention

"We’re not fighting like the team I know that we have. We’ve got to fight for what we want." On a shockingly tepid effort on Senior Night

Providence vs. Xavier: Every Made Field Goal

Xavier's Offense Too Much for the Friars at the AMP

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Xavier is coming to town with a lot on the line...which typically means madness in Providence

When Providence and Xavier Meet Fireworks Usually Ensue

Highlights: The Best of Providence vs. Xavier in the Big East

Back in the NBA, Kris Dunn is making an early impact in Utah

Highlights: Jared Bynum (Six 3-pointers) and Ed Croswell (25/13/6) Lead the Way vs. Georgetown

Ed Croswell's Career Day Leads Providence Past Georgetown, 88-68

News and Notes: The coverage of the Alabama situation highlights stark differences in how well some national outlets tackle a tough story, while others shy away from it

UConn Pulls Away Over the Final Ten Minutes Versus Providence

Friar Basketball Newsletter: After taking out Creighton and Villanova at home, a trip to Connecticut awaits

Providence can expect a hostile crowd when they arrive in Storrs this week

"I’m cherishing every moment. Before the games I’m staring into the crowd... This is something special that I’ve been a part of." On Ed Croswell and his continual improvement at Providence

"Our goal today was double digit attempts in front of the rim.” On PC's dominance inside (and more) in our '10 Things' following a victory over Villanova

Highlights from Providence's 85-72 Win Over Villanova

Noah Locke sets a career high inside the arc, Devin Carter off the jump, Trusting Corey Floyd Jr. in a big moment, Jayden Pierre stepping up

Devin Carter's Endless Energy Was On Display (Yet Again) Against Creighton

Highlights: Providence Beats Creighton in Double Overtime Classic

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Providence Set to Host Creighton in a Big One on Tuesday, Why Bryce Hopkins Can't Get a Whistle Anymore, Free Tickets to the Creighton Game, and more

Two Tickets to the Creighton Game

Four Keys to Victory as a Red-Hot Creighton Team Comes to Providence on Tuesday

Weekly Highlights: Providence Comes Out On Top vs. Georgetown, Falls at MSG

Providence Weathers First Half Storm, Comes Up Short in the Second

Why Has Bryce Hopkins Stopped Getting Whistles?

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Bryce Hopkins Getting National Acclaim, 2024 Star Kur Teng to Visit PC in February, Devin Carter 1:1 After the Georgetown Win, and Ben Bentil Opens Up to The Friar Podcast

Bryce Hopkins Named to Naismith Player of the Year, and Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Lists

Providence has expanded its bench during its strong Big East performance

Devin Carter Catches Up with Billy Ricci Following Providence's 74-62 Win Over Georgetown

Top 40 Recruit Kur Teng to Visit Providence on Feb. 18, per On3.com

Ben Bentil Opens Up On All Aspects of His Providence Experience With The Friar Podcast In A Can't-Miss Interview

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Catching Up with Kayvaun Mulready, Friar Prospects Take to the Floor at NPSI, Previewing the Week Ahead, News and Notes and More

National Prep School Invitational Back Up and Running on Sunday with Barry Wang, Kur Teng, and George Turkson

The Week Ahead: How the Big East has Thrived Without Help from Georgetown and St. John's, Previewing PC's Opponents this Week, and Jeff Goodman's Weird Mike Anderson Obsession

Kayvaun Mulready Catches up with Billy Ricci at the National Prep School Invitational

News and Notes: Noah Locke Joins Elite Company, Notes from the National Prep School Invitational, Ranking the Big East's Best Offensive, The Athletic Shines a Light on Bryce Hopkins' Emergence

Video: Providence at Xavier in 7 Minutes

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Jared Bynum Catches Fire at Nova, Corey Floyd's Big Step Forward, Kayvaun Mulready Set to Play in Providence, and Why Ben Bentil Belongs in the Cooley Era Mount Rushmore

Highlights: Jared Bynum, Ed Croswell Lead Providence to a Road Win at Villanova

News and Notes: Zoning up Xavier, Creighton heating up, Bench Production in the Big East, and more

Corey Floyd Jr. Took a Big Step Forward This Week

Jared Bynum Serves a Reminder in a Perfect Shooting Half in a Comeback Victory at Villanova

The National Prep School Invitational Returns to Rhode Island College Feb. 2-5, will feature recent Providence commit Kayvaun Mulready

Why Ben Bentil Belongs on the Cooley Era Mount Rushmore

Highlights: Providence's Bench Provides the Spark in a Blowout Win Over Butler

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Noah Locke's Career Day, Bryce Hopkins and the Big East POY Chase at the Midway Point, Kayvaun Mulready at the TD Garden, Episode 3 of the 2014 Podcast Series

Midway through the Big East Schedule, Bryce Hopkins is making a very real push for Player of the Year

"These Guys Would Have Done Anything" Episode 3 of the 2013-14 Podcast Series is Now Available

Highlights: Noah Locke Scores a Career High 29, Friars Take Out DePaul

Live from the TD Garden: A second half surge leads Brewster Academy past Worcester Academy, 84-76

Noah Locke is, once again, a difference maker in a Big East victory

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Providence Checks in at #22 in the AP Poll, How PC Became "Second Chance U", Previewing the Week Ahead, Kayvaun Mulready Impressions, and More

How Providence became not Last Chance U, but Second Chance U

Providence Ranked #22 in Latest AP Poll

The Week Ahead: Providence and Marquette in the Big East's Best Matchup, Kayvaun Mulready at the TD Garden

News and Notes: The latest on Garwey Dual, a comparison of Devin Carter and Justin Minaya on the defensive end, another Ed Cooley accomplishment, and much more.

How Creighton Managed to Withstand Multiple Friar Runs in Their 73-67 Win on Saturday

Kayvaun Mulready and Worcester Academy Pull Away in Springfield, a Major Test Against Brewster Academy at the TD Garden Awaits

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Beating #4 UConn? Winning 9 in a row and starting 6-0 in Big East play? Landing a top 100 recruit in the class of 2024? Yep, it was a great week in Friartown.

Providence Caps a Terrific Week with a Commitment from 2024 Guard Kayvaun Mulready

News and Notes: A Personal Rivalry is Forming in the Big East, Winning at Dramatically Different Tempos UConn and St. John's, Putting Noah Locke's Big Day in Perspective, and More

Without Jared Bynum, Providence's Backcourt Steps Up in a Hard-Fought Victory over St. John's

12 Things Following Providence's Win Over UConn

Highlights: Providence Pulls Away from UConn for a 73-61 Win

Ed Cooley and His Staff Have Established a "New Normal" in Providence

Friar Basketball Newsletter: Providence Dominates Its Midwestern Road Trip, Preps for UConn's Return to the AMP; Garwey Dual Puts on a Show in South Carolina

How UConn has become a national title contender, despite losing eight players last spring

After Ten Years, UConn Will Return to a Very Different Providence This Week

Providence Takes Care of Business Against DePaul, Starts 4-0 in Big East Play

Garwey Dual (20/5/5) and Drew Fielder (9/7) Lead Southern California Academy Over Hillcrest in Chick-fil-A Classic Finale