Friartown got a major boost this week as head coach Kim English and the Providence Friars secured a key commitment from rising prospect Aiden Derkack. The mid-week announcement adds serious momentum to the program's recruiting efforts and already sets the tone for the rapidly approaching upcoming season. https://twitter.com/aderkack04/status/1978461679990997315 Aiden Derkack is a Top-50 wing in …
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The Orlando Magic have waived forward Justin Minaya following the signing of guard Johnell Davis to an Exhibit 10 contract. Minaya had joined the Magic just a month earlier on September 2, also on an Exhibit 10 deal. Minaya has appeared in 57 NBA games over three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers but struggled …
The New Orleans Pelicans are bringing back former Providence Friar Josh Oduro on a training camp contract, per Keith Smith. https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1976260277902410070 The contract will be an Exhibit 10 deal and Oduro will join the current team that is gearing up for preseason games that began this week. Oduro was signed and waived by the Pelicans …
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Sports Illustrated has begun unveiling its top-ranked college basketball players by position ahead of the 2025–26 season, and the Providence Friars have landed their first honoree: shooting guard Jason Edwards. Among the 15 shooting guards ranked, four represent the Big East, including UConn’s Solo Ball (No. 4), Creighton’s Josh Dix (No. 9), and Marquette’s Chase …
After parting ways with the San Antonio Spurs organization, David Duke Jr. has found a new opportunity in the desert, signing an Exhibit 10 training camp deal with the Phoenix Suns. He joins Damion Baugh and Tyrese Samuel as the latest additions to Phoenix’s preseason roster, giving the team additional depth and competition heading into …
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Justin Minaya is joining the Magic on an Exhibit 10 deal, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. The deal gives him a shot at earning a two-way spot for the 2025-26 season. With the Portland Trail Blazers last year, Minaya, 26, averaged just 5.3 minutes across 19 games. An Exhibit 10 deal is …
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Following a season split between Napoli Basket in Italy and ASVEL Basket in France, Ben Bentil is making his return to Turkey and the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) with Mersin MSK. Bentil previously played in the BSL, the top division of the Turkish basketball league system in 2021 with Bahcesehir Koleji. Last year with Napoli, Bentil …
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Well, if you haven’t heard by now...Bryce Hopkins is officially a member of the St. John’s Red Storm. In-Conference transfers might be the new norm, but let’s be real, this one just hits a little different. Watching him suit up against the Friars next season? That’s gonna sting. First, Ed Cooley left. Now Bryce follows. …
The transfer portal floodgates burst open on Monday, with four more Friars joining Bryce Hopkins and Justyn Fernandez in exploring new opportunities. Jayden Pierre, Christ Essandoko, Eli DeLaurier, and Anton Bonke have all officially declared their intentions to enter the portal, signaling a significant roster shake-up for the program. Jayden Pierre is the real headliner …
Corey Floyd Jr. announced that he will be returning to Providence for his fourth season with the Friars, becoming the third such player to confirm he will be playing for Kim English next season following the previous announcements from Ryan Mela and Oswin. https://twitter.com/CoreyFloydJr/status/1903207086265426086 Floyd Jr. was the first player to commit to Kim English …
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