Stefan Vaaks Steps into the Transfer Portal

Following the official firing of Coach Kim English after three years that couldn't have been more middling, Stefan Vaaks is the second domino to fall, with the Estonian Assassin being the first Providence Friar to step into the Transfer Portal. I am positive that he will not be the last to do so and there …

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My Picks for the 2025-2026 All-Big East Teams & Awards

As per usual, some of my pre-season picks were a little off but I'm not taking any flack for not putting Bryce Hopkins on one of the pre-season teams as I believe that Dillon Mitchell was much more important for the Johnnies this year than B-Hop was. It should be no surprise that my first team is …

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Friars Take Down St. John’s at MSG Behind Standout Freshmen Jamier Jones & Stefan Vaaks

Providence Friars 77 (8-6) St. John's Red Storm 71 (9-5) The Providence Friars left Madison Square Garden with their biggest win in at least two seasons, erasing a soul-crushing first-half deficit to knock off St. John’s on their own floor. The Friars showed actual fight, and—brace yourself—the coaching staff made real, tangible second-half adjustments (see, …

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Game Recap: Providence Pours on the Points to Beat Penn 106-81

Providence Friars 106 (2-1) Pennsylvania Quakers 81 (1-2) The Providence Friars had a nice bounce back game after losing a heartbreaker in overtime to Virginia Tech at Mohegan Sun Arena. They were able to sure up some of their holes that were somewhat exposed against the Hokies by securing defensive rebounds and growing a lead …

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Friars Beat Holy Cross 89-79 in Their Season Opener Behind Freshmen Stefan Vaaks and Jamier Jones

Providence Friars 89 (1-0) Holy Cross Crusaders 79 (0-1) The wait is finally over and real basketball is upon us. Frairtown got their first real look at this year's 2025-26 team that includes ten new faces on it. Those new faces made the most of their first impression, playing aggressively and busting out to a …

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