If you thought that it was just Friartown that was aware of Kris Dunn's massive bounce back year with the Chicago Bulls this season, then I guess you were wrong. Providence College Alum Kris Dunn was selected to play in the...get ready for this 'cause it's a mouthful...2018 Mountain Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Game. The …
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Ernie “Pop” Lewis, 51, passed away Wednesday at home with his family in Philadelphia. The former Friars legend was a critical part of Providence’s magical run to the Final Four in 1987. Lewis averaged 11.8 points per game and 4.2 rebounds during the 1986-87 season and was co-captain of the Friars team that lost to …
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Providence Friars 74 (1-1) #14 Minnesota Gophers 86 (2-0) The Minnesota Gophers traveled to the Dunkin' Donuts Center in downtown Providence, Rhode Island on Monday to take on the Providence Friars in the Gavitt Tip Off. This is the third year of the annual Gavitt Tip Off games between the Big East and the Big …
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NBC Sports keeps coming out with Pre-Season list after Pre-Season list and I'm going to keep eating them up until the College Basketball season starts. The latest list is for the Under The Radar Starts You Need To Know, and wouldn't you know it, Providence's own Kyron Cartwright pops up among the 10 names. Here's …
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Before we get into the game, let's just acknowledge the the NCAA actually did something right. They should do this every year where they grant teams the opportunity to add a third exhibition game where the proceeds can go to a charitable cause. It seems like a no-brainer. The Providence/UConn game raised $75,000 that will …
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Former Providence Friar and Auburn Forward Tyler Harris was selected 25th overall by the Agua Caliente Clippers of the NBA G-League over the weekend for the 2017-2018 season. #GLeagueDraft picks 23-25: 23. @okcblue - TJ Wallace 24. @maineredclaws - Dominic Cheek 25. @ACClippers - Tyler Harris — NBA G League (@nbagleague) October 21, 2017 Harris …
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Per DallasBasketball.com via Scout, Dallas has extended the contract of PC legend God Shammgod for four more years. Shammgod, known for his incredible handle from his playing days, served as they player development coach for the Mavericks last season and is credited with vastly improving the ball handling skills of Harrison Barnes last year. With new …
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Per Chris Reichert of 2Ways10Days, Ben Bentil has signed overseas with the French Club Champagne Charlons-Reims. Ben Bentil (Fort Wayne Mad Ants) has signed in France with Chalons-Reims, the team announced #GLeagueAlum — Chris Reichert (@Chris_Reichert) August 28, 2017 Champagne Charlons-Reims plays in the French Pro A Division. I took a quick glance at their …
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Per Chris Reichert, the L.A. Clipper are signing Providence legend LeDontae Henton to a training camp deal with an Exhibit 10 clause. The Los Angeles Clippers are signing LaDontae Henton to a training camp deal with an Exhibit 10 clause, per a league source — Chris Reichert (@Chris_Reichert) August 24, 2017 For those of you …
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Providence College alum Bryce Cotton has chosen to re-sign with the Perth Wildcats for the upcoming basketball season. After participating with the Atlanta Hawks Summer League squad this year in Las Vegas, Cotton decided to re-join the Wildcats, spurning an offer from Spain in the process. Cotton had previously played short stints with the Memphis …
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