Game Recap: Friars Avenge Last Year’s Loss to Brown, Win Handily 94-73

Providence Friars 94 (3-0) Brown Bears 73 (1-3) The Providence Friars were able to avenge last season's unexpected loss to the Brown Bears last year by easily manhandling the Ivy League team at Home at the Dunk to stay undefeated on the young 2015-2016 season.  Shooting an impressive 56.9% from the field for the game, the contest was …

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Game Recap: Friars Kick-Off Inaugural Dave Gavitt Tip-Off by Taking Down Illinois 60-59 in a Nail-Bitter at the Dunk

Providence Friars 60 (2-0) Illinois Fighting Illini 59 (1-2)   In a game that was back-and-forth all the way down the stretch, the Friars were able to stay undefeated on the season and close out Illinois in the inaugural Dave Gavitt Tip-Off at the Dunkin' Donuts Arena.  Kris Dunn wasn't at his best but was able to show …

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LeDontae Henton Signs with Pro Team in Spain

Fresh off playing in the NBA Summer League with the Golden State Warriors, PC Alum LeDontae Henton has signed a professional contract with Spanish team C.D. Baloncesto Sevilla (known as CB Sevilla). The announcement came per Henton's twitter account: Can't wait to start my pro career for @cdbsevilla it's a great opportunity! #TeamBuckets — LaDontae Henton (@HentonBuckets23) August 22, …

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Jeff Battle Named to PC Coaching Staff, Quentin Jackson Lists PC in his Final Five List of Schools

Quentin Jackson, a 2016 PG who I keep hearing is underrated as hell, has cut his final list of schools that he is considering to five.  Those schools include Cincy, Charlotte, Lehigh, Rutgers, and Providence.  New coach Jeff Battle has been the one recruiting Jackson and is immediately making a contribution to the recruiting at …

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Wenyen Gabriel includes Providence in his Final Five List of Schools

Along with Duke, Maryland, Kentucky, and UConn, Providence was included in the trimmed down list of the final five colleges that emerging coveted High School recruit Wenyen Gabriel is considering on attending next year.  Ed Cooley and the Providence staff were the first major school to offer a scholarship to the High School star (long …

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Former George Mason basketball player Isaiah Jackson transferring to PC

The 6-6 wing from Gainsville, FL will have to sit out this upcoming season before he can get any run with the team but will have three full seasons of eligibility after that.  During his Freshman year at George Mason, the swingman averaged 8.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game and ended up starting the …

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