The “How Is That Guy Still In College” Team for 2022-2023

One of my favorite blogs to write before each college basketball season is that of assembling the “How Is That Guy Still in College” Team.  These are the guys who you could swear have been in college for at least a decade but somehow they’re still contributing to College teams.  Maybe they have tenure or …

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Jimmy Nichols Jr. Commits to VCU

After three years with the Providence Friars, Jimmy Nichols Jr. announced that he will be transferring to VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) to continue his education and collegiate basketball career in 2021. https://twitter.com/jimmynicholsjr5/status/1382744472149180422 Nichols spent three years with the Friars, navigating his way through a plethora of injuries along the way. Every time that it looks …

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Darius Johnson Lists Providence in his Final 3 Schools

Darius Johnson, a six foot guard from Virginia in the 2021 recruiting class, has named the Providence Friars among his final three schools, along with Alabama and UCF. https://twitter.com/iam__dj3/status/1296839130995990530 First of all, I feel like because I'm used to the Tipton edits for most of the cut lists and commitments from High School basketball players …

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Drew Edwards Transfers to UNC Charlotte

Providence College guard and graduate transfer Drew Edwards has chosen to pursue his fifth year of eligibility at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  Edwards will be eligible to play immediately next season for the 49ers in Conference USA.  UNC Charlotte is in need of some immediate impact players after finishing last season in …

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Marquise “MJ” Rice

Height/Weight: 6'5''; 210 lbs. High School: Durham Academy (Durham, NC) AAU Team: Team Wall Rankings: Date 247Sports Rivals ESPN Average 5/5/19 N/A N/A 10 10 College Offers: (11/6/18) Unofficial College Visits: N/A Official College Visits: N/A Cut Down List: N/A Commitment: N/A NLI Signing: N/A BLOGS: Highlights:

The “How Is That Guy Still in College” Team for 2018-2019

One of my favorite blogs to write before the season is assembling of the "How Is That Guy Still in College" Team.  Some of these guys feel like they were in college the same time I was and are probably older than some of their coaches already, but are somehow still contributing on their College …

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Ricky Ledo Signs with Reggio Emilia in Europe

Ricky Ledo has signed a deal with the Italian team Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia, also known as Pallacanestro Reggiana of Lega Basket Serie A in Europe. Ricky Ledo signs with Reggio Emilia | Eurohoops https://t.co/5EYWoQyE2r — Eurohoops.net (@Eurohoopsnet) July 26, 2018 After playing last year playing in Turkey with Anadolu Efes,  Ledo averaged 9.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, …

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Redshirt Freshman Dajour Dickens Decides to Transfer from Providence

Redshirt Freshman Dajour Dickens has decided to pursue other opportunities and transfer from Providence College. Providence's Dajour Dickens will transfer, per release. #pcbb — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) June 28, 2018 The 7-foot Center appeared in just three games last year before being sidelined with a back injury and eventually redshirting and sitting out the rest …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Storm Back from 17 Down to Beat Xavier in OT to Advance to Big East Championship

Providence Friars 75 (21-12) #3 Xavier Musketeers 72 (28-5) OT Wow.  What...A...Game. After finding themselves down 17 points to Xavier, the number 3 team in the country, the Providence Friars stormed back and snatched victory from the reigning Big East Regular Season Champions in their second overtime game in as many days. The Friars finished …

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Game Recap: Friars Beat Creighton 72-68 in OT in Big East Tournament Quarterfinals

Providence Friars 72 (20-12) Creighton Bluejays 68 (21-11) OT The Friars entered the Quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament in New York's Madison Square Garden with an opportunity to cement themselves a spot in the NCAA tourney with a potential win against a Creighton team that has been listed as a lock for the Big …

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