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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With the 13th pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select...Devin Carter, from Providence College. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1806138715900645459 For the first time in 8 years, the Providence College Friars had a player selected in the NBA Draft. The last year that saw some Friars selected was in 2016 when Kris Dunn …
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The majority of early selections in the NBA Draft are at least partially built around projecting what a player may become in the future, sometimes choosing to roll the dice with their development rather than their present day skill set. I understand why a team selecting in the Top 10 picks of an NBA Draft …
Josh Oduro has been quietly making the rounds in the NBA Pre-Draft workout circuit, having been confirmed to have worked out with a number of NBA teams. https://twitter.com/JPadmore92/status/1795971084975501761 Lakers...Hornets...Jazz...Raptors. I feel like we need to take a quick look at their respective frontcourts based on their potential interest in Oduro. Lakers: Anthony Davis ($40.60M), LeBron …
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I know, whether it's the NBA or the NFL, agreeing to a Green Room invitation on the night of the draft if you're not a projected, say, top five draft pick, can be a bit of a gamble depending how trades and other things play out. https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1800700836533969223 But, I think Devin Carter has cemented himself …
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Reports out of the Toronto Raptors indicated that Providence Friar Graduate Ticket Gaines officially had a workout with the team on Monday leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft. Those reports were confirmed by an Instagram story by ticket showing a Raptors practice jersey. This was also confirmed (if you need further confirmation) by HoopsHype. …
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On the last day for players to withdraw their name from the upcoming NBA Draft, Garwey Dual has officially decided to return to college basketball and re-enter the Transfer Portal. Dual had previously declared for the NBA Draft back on April 11th. https://twitter.com/GarweyDual_2023/status/1778330013546299550 Following his decision to focus on the Draft, Dual was invited to …
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Following his decision to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft after his Freshman season, former Providence College guard Garwey Dual has been invited to Chicago to participate in the G-League Elite Camp, starting on May 11th. https://twitter.com/GarweyDual_2023/status/1778330013546299550 Dual is one of 44 invitees who will be taking part in two days of scrimmages and may …
Although he didn't hear his name called on Draft night, David Duke has signed with the Brooklyn Nets as an undrafted free agent. Duke was projected as a potential late second round pick but will still have an opportunity to make a Nets roster that is filled with stars (Durant, Harden, Irving) but in desperate …
David Duke declared for the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft via his Twitter and Instagram, officially hiring an agent. With the hiring of an agent, Duke will not just be testing the NBA waters but will officially be foregoing his remaining collegiate eligibility. https://twitter.com/Duuukkeee/status/1378015112557043716 David Duke has a breakout year during his Junior season and enjoyed …
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