2017-2018 Men’s Basketball Schedule

2017-2018 Men's Basketball Schedule   Date Opponent Location Result Record November 10, 2017 Houston Baptist Providence, RI (Alumni Hall) W 84-55  1-0 November 13, 2017 #14 Minnesota (Dave Gavitt Tip-Off) Providence, RI (Dunkin' Donuts Center) L 86-74  1-1 November 16, 2017 Washington (2K Classic) New York, NY (Madison Square Garden) W 77-70  2-1 November 17, …

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Kris Monroe Commits to the Providence Friars

Kris Monroe committed to play at Providence College for 2018 on his personal twitter account, and thus makes 2 commits for the 2018 class following that of Mass Rivals stud A.J. Reeves.  With Monroe's commitment, the Friars now have 3 open scholarships left for the 2018 class...with local standout David Duke in their sights next. #GoFriars pic.twitter.com/RSdLMI9KlI …

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Noah Locke Includes Providence in His List of His Final 8 Schools

Noah Locke announced his final eight schools on his personal twitter account today (@noah_nikeisme), and included the Providence Friars amongst the serious contenders for his final decision on where to go to school next year. Final 8 🏀😏 #PatienceAndConfidence #FullLinkInBio @FinestMagazine pic.twitter.com/7OsLKKrPHJ — ❗️Noah Locke❗️ (@noah_nikeisme) August 2, 2017 The final 8 schools include Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Providence, Ohio …

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Providence Offers 2018 Forward Jimmy Nichols, Jr.

Providence College has offered 2018 Forward, Jimmy Nichols, Jr. from Conway High School in Conway, South Carolina.  There's no embellishing on the height for this guy.  When you see him on the court, he looks all of the 6'8'' that he is listed at.   Blessed to receive a offer from Providence College ⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/sxxUY3IR4x — …

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2K Classic Matchups and Schedule Announced for Providence

The matchups and schedule were just announced for the 2K Classic benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project tournament for this upcoming men's basketball season.  The games will take place at Madison Square Garden on Thursday November 16th and Friday November 17th. The 4 teams participating in this year's tournament are Washington, Virginia Tech, Providence, and St. …

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John Linehan Named to the Hartford Hawks Basketball Staff

The all-time steals leader in NCAA Men's Basketball History and Friar legend John Linehan has been named to the Hartford Hawks Men's Basketball staff for the upcoming basketball season. NEWS: Please welcome John Linehan - the NCAA's all-time steals leader - to the @HartfordMBB staff.https://t.co/BBb49RRsvQ pic.twitter.com/l7zBqSiFHH — Hartford Hawks (@HartfordHawks) July 7, 2017 Linehan moves from being an assistant …

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Kyron Cartwright Awarded the Father Morris Memorial Award at the All-Sports Gala

Rev. Robert A. Morris, OP '46 Memorial Award has been given to Kyron Cartwright! #gofriars @PCFriarsmbb pic.twitter.com/9beQegx0Wp — Providence Friars (@PCAthletics) May 1, 2017 Providence College is hosting their All-Sports Gala tonight and PC Men's Basketball player Kyron Cartwright had been awarded the Father Robert Morris Memorial Award for the 2016-2017 year.  The award is given annually to a …

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Rodney Bullock Returning to PC Next Year

Providence's Rodney Bullock plans to return to school next year, per a source. Initially entered 2017 NBA Draft process without agent. #pcbb — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 1, 2017 Providence coach Ed Cooley told ESPN that Rodney Bullock informed him he will be back next season. Withdrawing from NBA Draft process. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) May 1, 2017 …

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Ricky Council II Officially Transfers to UMBC

UMBC has landed Providence transfer Ricky Council, source told ESPN. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) April 27, 2017 Ricky Council II has made it official and is transferring to UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County).  Council will have to sit out next year per NCAA regulations and will have two years of eligibility remaining after that.  Here …

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Ricky Council II Transferring from PC

Ricky Council II became the second player from this year's Providence Friars Men's Basketball Team to transfer and also the second player to do so from the Friars Sophomore class, following Ryan Fazekas. He posted a note on his Instagram with the following message declaring his choice to transfer. "The last shot I took in a …

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