Game Recap: Friars Start Slow but Turn Things Up in the 2nd Half to Beat Sacred Heart 92-64

Providence Friars 92 (2-0) Sacred Heart Pioneers 64 (1-1) Photo via Bill Koch Twitter (@BillKoch25) The Providence Friars had to deal with a quick turnaround for their second game of the season, just two days after beating Fairfield in their return to the Dunkin' Donuts Arena. Fortunately, the Friars were able to stay at home …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Return to The Dunk to Take Down Fairfield 80-73 to Start the Season

Providence Friars 80 (1-0) Fairfield Stags 73 (0-1) Damn, it feels good to be back. Back with College Basketball. Back with the Friars. Back at The Dunk. Back with fans in the stands and BACK in the win column for the Providence Friars. As was the story from last year's opener against Fairfield at home, …

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My Pre-Season Big East Men’s Basketball Awards for 2021-2022

The NCAA College Basketball season gets underway tomorrow, so now is as good a time as any to drop in with my pre-season selections for my All-Big East Teams and individual award winners. You can pick apart my selections as you please but I'm just happy that we have College Basketball back in our lives. …

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The “How Is That Guy Still In College” Team for 2021-2022

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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Nate Watson Named To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Preseason Watch List

Big things are expected, and rightfully so, for Nate Watson, who chose to return to Providence for a 5th year of eligibility. A year after setting careers bests in points (16.9 ppg), rebounds (6.7 rpg), assists (0.7 apg), blocks (1.0 bpg), field goal percentage (60.2%), and minutes (32.3 mpg), Watson is primed to even further …

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