2016-2017 Team 2017-2018 Team For the 2018-2019 Team, I was never able to get around to finishing it last year but here is what last year's team was going to be when all was said and done. Coach - Mike Krzyzewski (Duke) Ignas Brazdeikis (Michigan) Matt McQuaid (Michigan State) Fatts Russell (Rhode Island) Rashaan Holloway …
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Game Recap: Friars Open Up Big East Play with a 76-60 Win Over a Shorthanded Georgetown
Providence Friars (8-6) 76 Georgetown Hoyas (10-4) 60 Welcome to 2020, where the Providence Friars are an undefeated basketball team! The Friars got off to a scorching hot start, finishing the first half with a 31-point advantage over the visiting Georgetown Hoyas to begin their Big East Conference slate. Heading into the half with a …

My Pre-Season Big East Men’s Basketball Awards for 2019-2020
Here are my Pre-Season picks for the Big East last season: 2018-2019 Pre-Season Big East Team picks. Here is what the actual team ended up being compared to where my pre-season pick had them. 1st Team Markus Howard (Marquette) - 1st Team (Player of the Year) Jessie Govan (Georgtown) - 2nd Team Shamorie Ponds (St. John's) …
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My Picks for the All-Big East Men’s Basketball Teams for 2018-2019
With the NCAA Tournament now in full swing today, I think it's a bit overdue to name my All-Big East Teams for the 2018-2019 Men's Basketball season. Before we get into the individual teams, let's get the main awards out of the way shall we? Big East Player of the Year - Markus Howard (Marquette) …
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Game Recap: Friars Lose Third Game in a Row, Fall to Georgetown 76-67
Providence Friars (13-10) 76 Georgetown Hoyas (15-8) 67 Well, that didn't go exactly as planned now did it? With the Friars in need of a win to break their losing streak and potentially separate themselves from the bottom of the Big East, they ended up doing exactly the opposite. After being tied with Georgetown with …
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Game Recap: PC Friars Finally Lose in Double OT to Georgetown After Back-to-Back Game Tying Shots
Providence Friars (10-6) 96 Georgetown Hoyas (12-5) 90 2OT How many times can you lose the same game. Apparently it's three times. The Friars should have won in regulation, the first overtime, and since they should have won both of those times, I'll argue that they should have won in the second overtime even though …

My Pre-Season Big East Men’s Basketball Awards for 2018-2019
Here are my Pre-Season Pick for the Big East last season: 2017-2018 Pre-Season Big East Team picks. Here is what the actual team ended up being compared to where my pre-season pick had them. 1st Team Kelan Martin (Butler) - 2nd Team Marcus Foster (Creighton) - 1st Team Shamorie Ponds (St. John's) - 2nd Team …
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A.J. Reeves and David Duke Selected to Play in 2nd Annual Allen Iverson Roundball Classic
Two future Friars have been named to play in the Allen Iverson Roundball Classic this year. Both A.J. Reeves and David Duke will be participating in the 2nd Annual Classic alongside 24 other High School basketball All-Stars. The teams will be divided into two squads, Team Loyalty and Team Honor, consisting of 13 players each. …