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Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm are moving on quickly from their early NCAA Tournament exit and adding new talent to the squad.

Kentucky G Kerr Kriisa enters transfer portal

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Providence Basketball Coach Forcibly Restrained After Charging At Referee To Protest Bogus Ejection

Providence head coach Kim English was ejected on two technical fouls during Wednesday’s college basketball game against Xavier. If what he said happened is true, it was totally bogus.

Providence Friars News / SwimSwam / February 10

UConn Shines During Non-Scored Senior Day Matchup With Providence

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam February 8, 2025 Storrs, CT SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: UConn Athletics STORRS, Conn. The UConn women’s swimming and diving team hosted the Providence Friars in their last regular season meet Saturday afternoon.

Bryce Hopkins News / ESPN / January 27

Friars' Hopkins again has season end with injury

Providence forward Bryce Hopkins, who missed most of last season with a torn ACL, will miss the rest of this season after suffering a knee injury.

College Basketball (W) News / Beyond Women's Sports / December 30

NCAAW: Providence Friars at UConn Huskies – Notes From the Office

The Providence Friars met the UConn Huskies at the XL Center in Hartford for their last game of 2024. While the Huskies came out on top 67-41, it was not their best game.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / December 4

NBA Draft: BYU Guard Egor Demin Struggles in Loss

Through a handful of games, Egor Demin has been one of the NBA Draft hemisphere’s biggest surprises. Coming into a Tuesday-night game against the Providence Friars, Demin had averaged 14.3 points, 6.3 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game, shooting 57% overall, all numbers fairly indicative of a top-five draft spot.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 29

Mackenzie Mgbako leads No. 14 Indiana past Providence

Mackenzie Mgbako broke out of a shooting slump with 25 points to propel No. 14 Indiana to an 89-73 win over Providence.

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Bryce Hopkins News / NBC Sports / October 31

Watch: Bryce Hopkins making 'big strides' to return to the court for Providence | Big East on NBC Sports

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Providence Basketball: Friars All-Time Starting 5

Providence basketball embodies the Big East’s enduring spirit and competitive nature. The Friars have carved out a unique niche in college basketball. They’re known for their tenacious play and strategic prowess on the court.

NBA Draft report: Devin Carter of Providence

Carter is flying a bit under the radar, but that could be a mistake.

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Big East Player of the Year declares for 2024 draft

A prominent Big East player is heading to the NBA Draft.

The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

HC English fires stern message over Providence’s tournament snub

HC Kim English fires stern message over Providence’s NCAA Tournament snub

Providence had been one of a few teams on the bubble for a spot in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Friars’ bubble was popped on Sunday by the NCAA Selection Committee.

No. 10 Marquette returns to Big East title game by beating Providence

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College Basketball News / Action Network / March 15, 2024

Providence vs. Marquette odds, pick: Is Kolek a go, or no?

Action Network's Shane McNichol shares Providence vs Marquette odds, a pick and prediction in this college basketball betting guide for Friday, March 15.

Providence seeks resume-building win vs. No. 10 Marquette

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College Basketball News / Action Network / March 14, 2024

Big East Tournament pick and prediction for Providence vs. Creighton on Thursday, March 14

Action Network's John Feltman has Big East tournament odds, a pick and prediction for Providence vs. Creighton on Thursday, March 14.

No. 8 Creighton meets Providence, begins quest for first Big East tourney title

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College Basketball News / Action Network / March 12, 2024

NCAAB odds, pick: Georgetown vs. Providence betting guide for Wednesday, March 13

Action Network's Sean Paul has Georgetown vs. Providence odds, predictions and picks in his college basketball betting preview for Wednesday, March 13.

Providence aims to oust Ed Cooley, Georgetown in Big East tourney

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Devin Carter News / 5 GOATs / February 27, 2024

NBA Draft: Devin Carter or Jared McCain

The 2024 NBA Draft is quickly approaching as we are only four months away from the June 26 Draft night. The 2024 version of this draft has been a crap shoot for the most part.

Devin Carter News / NBA Draft on SI / February 14, 2024

Hey Mister Carter: Providence's Star Guard Demonstrates Versatility in Win over St. John's

The rivalry between St. John's and Providence dates back to the early days of the Big East in the 1980s – both teams have a long and competitive history, with numerous memorable matchups over the years.

Providence HC shares that he is godfather to player's newborn son

Providence head coach shares that he is godfather to player's newborn son

After Providence's 75-72 victory over St. John's on Tuesday, head coach Kim English shared a heartwarming announcement during the postgame news conference.

College Basketball News / Action Network / February 3, 2024

NCAAB odds, pick: Providence vs. Villanova for Sunday, Feb. 4

Villanova will welcome the Providence Friars to the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, Feb. 4 with a chance to end a five-game slide. Action Network's John Feltman is here with the pick.

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Villanova to work on details in visit from Providence

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Providence Friars News / Yardbarker / March 24, 2022

Patriots lend team plane to Providence, fans for Sweet 16 trip

Patriots lend team plane to Providence men's basketball team, fans for Sweet 16 trip

Providence will meet the Kansas Jayhawks Friday night in Chicago but received a bit of a hand from an NFL franchise before that matchup.

Eli Manning jumps on Saint Peter's bandwagon with funny tweet

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez 'day-to-day' with ankle injury ahead of game vs. UNC

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 24, 2022

No. 11 Providence hangs on vs. Xavier in 3OT thriller

No. 11 Providence hangs on against Xavier after triple-OT thriller

The 11th-ranked Friars held off Xavier to escape with a 99-92 win, battling their way through three overtimes in what instantly was one of the best college basketball games of the year.

Ole Miss falls to Auburn, 77-64

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