David Duke Jr. Joins Perth Wildcats, Filling a Massive Friar Void

After getting waived by the Phoenix Suns last Friday, David Duke Jr. has found a new home in Australia. The 24-year-old guard has officially signed with the Perth Wildcats for the rest of the 2025–26 NBL season. https://twitter.com/PerthWildcats/status/1981553219089383635 Duke had been in camp with Phoenix on an Exhibit 10 deal, hoping to earn a roster …

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Ben Bentil is Returning to Turkey to play for Mersin MSK

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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Bryce Cotton Wins His 5th NBL MVP Award

Providence Friars legend Bryce Cotton has secured his fifth MVP Award in the NBL (National Basketball League) in just his ninth season with the Perth Wildcats in Australia. The prestigious award, named after NBL icon Andrew Gaze, was personally announced and presented to Cotton by Gaze himself. As a seven-time MVP winner, Gaze still holds …

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Nate Watson Joins EuroLeague Club Zaragoza and Officially Signs through 2027

Nate Watson joined the EuroLeague Spanish basketball club Zaragoza from his previous basketball club, AS Karditsas B.C., of the Greek League. Prior to his time with Karditsas, Watson played in the ABA League and the Czech National League. With his departure from Karditsas, he leaves behind fellow former Friar Noah Horchler who just made his …

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Ben Bentil signs a one-year contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Former Friar Ben Bentil has had an illustrious and far-reaching professional basketball career since declaring early for the 2016 NBA Draft back in and being drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round with the 51st pick. Throughout the 2016-2017 NBA season, Bentil found his way on the roster of the Celtics, Pacers, and …

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Al Durham Helps Caledonia Gladiators win the British Basketball League Championship

Al Durham signed with the Caledonia Gladiators of the British Basketball League (BBL) and made an immediate impact, helping lead them to their 2nd ever BBL Championship on a buzzer-beater over Cheshire Phoenix, 73-70. https://twitter.com/Cal_Gladiators/status/1640057802084302861 Caledonia, from Glasgow, had been in the midst of a 20-year championship drought, having been to 10 finals during that …

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Kalif Young Re-Signs with the Scarborough Shooting Starts of the Canadian Elite Basketball League

Kalif Young (Providence Class of 2020) has officially re-signed with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Young started his professional International career with the Brampton Honey Badgers within the same CEBL. Young has continued to played in two leagues per year based on the respective short seasons of most International …

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