Providence College Hires Kim English to Lead the Friars into the Next Era of Basketball

The Providence Friars have their guy. Following the unexpected and messy departure of Ed Cooley to Georgetown, new Athletic Director Steve Napolillio was faced with the biggest decision he may have to make for his entire career and he is very aware of the pressure that comes with it. https://twitter.com/MHershgordon/status/1637913052048769026 Nap went out and got …

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Doris Burke Wins the 2018 Curt Gowdy Media Award by the Basketball Hall of Fame

Basketball analyst and former Friar Doris Burke, has been selected as the 2018 Curt Gowdy Award (Broadcast) Winner by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Congratulations to 2018 Curt Gowdy Media Award Winner @heydb. 🎙 #GowdyAward pic.twitter.com/8Aurl0k626 — Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) February 17, 2018 The Curt Gowdy Media Award is named after the late …

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Doris Burke to Become the First Woman Ever in a National Role as an NBA Game Analyst

As a PC alum, you must know already, that I love Doris Burke.  Not only because she's a Friar (Once A Friar, Always A Friar) but because she's damn good at her job.  The consensus among both NBA analysts and NBA fans and junkies is that this is something that was long overdue. Doris Burke …

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