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Providence's new coach goes viral with cheeky recruiting quip
sports17 days ago

Providence's new coach goes viral with cheeky recruiting quip

Bryan Hodgson was introduced as Providence's new men's basketball coach on a five-year deal after leading South Florida to the NCAA Tournament; his introductory news conference went viral when he quipped about recruiting abilities—'just look at my wife Jordan'—with wife Jordan Norris in the front row and their son Jett watching, highlighting Hodgson's reputation as a relentless recruiter as he begins his third head-coaching stop in as many years.

via New York Post|
#basketball#coaching#college-basketball
Providence fires Kim English amid disastrous Friars season
college-basketball1 month ago

Providence fires Kim English amid disastrous Friars season

Providence College has told Kim English he will not return as head coach for the 2026-27 season, with athletic director Steve Napolillo not offering a public vote of confidence; the Friars sit 14-16 overall (7-12 Big East) and have missed the NCAA Tournament in English’s three-year tenure, highlighted by a 78-56 loss to Marquette, a season of erratic performances, and fan backlash as a Big East Tournament approaches.

via New York Post|
#big-east#coaching-change#college-basketball
Powell handed three-game ban after Providence–St. John's brawl
sports1 month ago

Powell handed three-game ban after Providence–St. John's brawl

Providence forward Duncan Powell was suspended three games by the Big East after initiating the melee in Saturday’s Providence–St. John’s game, clotheslining Bryce Hopkins and swinging at Dillon Mitchell; six players were ejected, and Powell’s penalty includes an automatic one-game suspension for fighting plus two additional games, as St. John’s won 79-69 to extend its win streak.

via New York Post|
#big-east#college-basketball#duncan-powell
Six Ejected as St. John's-Providence Brawl Ends in Chaos
sports1 month ago

Six Ejected as St. John's-Providence Brawl Ends in Chaos

A St. John’s–Providence game in Providence erupted into a melee after a hard foul by Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins, prompting a roughly 19-minute delay and police on the court. Powell, Providence’s Jaylin Sellers, St. John’s Dillon Mitchell, Kelvin Odih, Ruben Prey and Lefteris Liotopoulous were ejected, plus Providence’s Jamier Jones, and a Providence fan was kicked out for involvement as the Friars and Red Storm traded blows.

via New York Post|
#big-east#college-basketball#fight
Providence College basketball player arrested on domestic and firearm charges.
sports3 years ago

Providence College basketball player arrested on domestic and firearm charges.

Providence Friars guard Alyn Breed has been suspended from the men's basketball team after being arrested on several charges related to a domestic dispute involving his girlfriend. Police charged Breed with numerous firearm offenses, unlawful entry of a home, robbery, vandalism, and taking a car without permission. The school announced that Breed is suspended indefinitely from the team and will not be allowed to participate in any other athletic department-related activities.

via Fox News|
#alyn-breed#domestic-dispute#firearm-offenses
Kentucky defeats Providence in NCAA Tournament game.
sports3 years ago

Kentucky defeats Providence in NCAA Tournament game.

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Providence Friars 61-53 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Despite a slow start due to rim issues, the Cats were able to secure their first tournament win since 2019 behind dominant performances from Oscar Tshiebwe and Antonio Reeves. Sahvir Wheeler did not play, fueling speculation that he may have played his last game for Kentucky. Tshiebwe made history with a Kentucky NCAA Tournament-record 25 rebounds, while Reeves carried the offense with a game-high 22 points. The East Region is now wide open after top-seeded Purdue lost to 16-seed Fairleigh Dickinson.

via A Sea Of Blue|
#antonio-reeves#kentucky-wildcats#ncaa-tournament
sports3 years ago

"Kentucky and Providence Face Off in NCAA Tournament First Round"

The #11-seeded Providence Friars will face the #6-seeded Kentucky Wildcats in the first round of the East Region of the NCAA Tournament. Providence has lost three straight games and has a below-average defense, while Kentucky has won five of their last seven games and has an above-average offense and defense. Kentucky is favored to win by four points, and the total is expected to go over.

via Winners and Whiners|
#basketball#kentucky-wildcats#march-madness
"Kentucky and Providence Set to Face Off in NCAA Tournament Showdown"
sports3 years ago

"Kentucky and Providence Set to Face Off in NCAA Tournament Showdown"

The Kentucky Wildcats will face the Providence Friars in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky has a size advantage and must dominate the boards to win. Providence's aggressive style of play looks to draw contact, so Kentucky must defend without fouling. The game's biggest storyline is former Wildcat Bryce Hopkins, who is now averaging 16.1 PPG and 8.5 RPG for Providence. Kentucky is favored to win by 4 points, but both teams have shown inconsistencies throughout the regular season.

via A Sea Of Blue|
#bryce-hopkins#kentucky-wildcats#ncaa-tournament