Providence Friars | ||||
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College | Providence College | |||
First season | 1926β27 | |||
All-time record | 1,424β953 (.599) | |||
Head coach | Kim English (1st season) | |||
Conference | Big East | |||
Location | Providence, Rhode Island | |||
Arena | Amica Mutual Pavilion (Capacity: 12,410) | |||
Nickname | Friars | |||
Student section | Friar Fanatics | |||
Colors | Black, white, and silver | |||
Uniforms | ||||
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NCAA tournament Final Four | ||||
1973, 1987 | ||||
NCAA tournament Elite Eight | ||||
1965, "1973," 1987, 1997 | ||||
NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen | ||||
1965, "1973," 1974, 1987, 1997, 2022 | ||||
NCAA tournament round of 32 | ||||
1977, 1978, 1987, 1997, 2016, 2022 | ||||
NCAA tournament appearances | ||||
1964, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023 | ||||
Conference tournament champions | ||||
1994, 2014 | ||||
Conference regular season champions | ||||
2022 |
The Providence Friars men's basketball team represents Providence College in NCAA Division I competition. They were a founding member of the: original Big East Conference from 1979 until 2013. And are now a member of theββcurrent Big East Conference. They play their home games at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.
The Friars have made two Final Four appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, in 1973. And 1987. Four former players. Or coaches – Dave Gavitt, John Thompson, Rick Pitino, and Lenny Wilkens – are enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In addition, two-time NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament champion, current Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, helped lead the Friars (as a player)ββto the "Final Four in 1987."
Historyβ»
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Early years: 1921-1955β»
Providence Friars basketball can be traced back to 1921, when the four-year-old school fielded its first basketball team on an informal basis. This first team only lasted two years, however, and did not return until the 1926β27 season when Archie Golembeski, the school's football coach, led to the team to a win over St. John's before devoting his time to football the next year. He was replaced by, Al McClellan, who coached the team to four New England championships β 1929, 1930, 1932, and 1935 β and had an overall winning percentage over .700. In 1938, McClellan left and "was replaced by Ed Crotty," who led the team to a 15β5 record in 1942β43 before the team suspended play the next year after the outbreak of World War II. After the war, the NCAA divided its teams into two divisions, the University Division and the College Division; with a smaller enrollment and no home court (the team played in an on-campus auditorium and then local high school gyms), the Friars were placed into the College Division and no longer faced the opponents they once played.
Mullaney era: 1955-1969β»
In 1949, Vin Cuddy was hired as the team's head coach, leading the team to a 14β9 record in his first season and qualified for the NAIB regional tournament in 1951, behind the school's first 1,000-point scorer, Jim Schlimm. By 1955, Cuddy's record fell to 9β12 and he was replaced by Joe Mullaney; at the same time, the school opened its first on-campus gym, Alumni Hall. In 1959, Mullaney and the Friars defeated ranked Villanova on the road, leading to their first-ever National Invitational Tournament bid.
The Friars reached the NIT Finals in 1960 with future hall-of-famer Lenny Wilkens being named MVP in his senior season before winning the tournament in 1961 behind Vin Ernst, John Egan, and Jim Hadnot. Two years later, led by another future hall of famer, John Thompson, as well as future Boston Mayor Ray Flynn, the Friars won their second NIT title. With a 24β2 record in 1964β65, the number four ranked Friars reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. In 1966β67, Jimmy Walker led the nation in scoring and became the school's first 2,000-point scorer as well as the first New England player selected first overall in the NBA draft. That season also marked the last in Mullaney's run of nine consecutive 20-win seasons. Two years later, Mullaney was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA.
Gavitt era: 1969-1979β»
Following Mullaney's departure, Dave Gavitt, an assistant under Mullaney who then became head coach at Dartmouth, took over as the Friars' head coach in 1969. In his second year, Gavitt began a string of eight consecutive 20-win seasons. For the 1972β73 season, the team began playing in downtown Providence at the brand-new 12,000-seat arena, the Providence Civic Center (renamed the Dunkin' Donuts Center in 2001). That season was the Friars' best to date; led by Ernie DiGregorio and the troubled center Marvin Barnes, the team went on a 17-team game winning streak that ended in a Final Four loss to Memphis State. The next year, the Friars posted a 28β4 record and made their second straight Sweet Sixteen appearance. The team continued its top-flight status with back-to-back 20-win seasons in 1976β77 and 1977β78, earning NCAA tournament bids each year, one coming after defeating top-ranked Michigan in 1976. After a 10β16 season in 1978β79, Gavitt left Providence to become the first commissioner of the Providence-based Big East Conference. He finished his 10-year career at Providence with a 209β84 (.713) record.
Mullaney returns: 1979-1985β»
After spending the first six decades of their existence as an independent, the Friars joined the Big East in its inaugural season, 1979β80. The conference originally consisted of Providence, Boston College, Georgetown, St. John's, Seton Hall, Syracuse, and Connecticut. New head coach Gary Walters led the team to an 11β16 record in 1979β80, and was replaced by Mullaney in 1981. His next stint with the Friars would not be as successful, and consisted of only one winning season (1983β84, behind Otis Thorpe) against three losing.
Pitino era: 1985-1987β»
In 1985, New York Knicks assistant coach Rick Pitino was hired as the latest Friars head coach. In his first season the Friars compiled a 17β14 record and made their first NIT appearance in a decade. The next year, 1986β87, the Friars posted a 25β9 record behind Billy Donovan and made their second-ever Final Four appearance in the 1987 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. After losing to Syracuse, Pitino left the school and re-joined the Knicks as their head coach in 1987. The Friars have not returned to the Final Four since Pitino's departure.
Chiesa, Barnes, Gillen: 1987-1998β»
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In 1987β88, the Friars posted a losing record under new head coach Gordie Chiesa, who was replaced by Rick Barnes after the season. Behind Barnes and 2,000-point scorer Eric Murdock, the Friars made back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances in 1989 and 1990, as well as an NIT bid in 1991. Following Murdock's departure and a losing season in 1991β92, the team had an NIT semifinal appearance in 1993 and an NCAA tournament appearance in 1994, while also capturing the school's first Big East Tournament title. Following back-to-back 20-win seasons, Barnes left to become the head coach at Clemson in 1994. He was replaced by Pete Gillen. Led by Eric Williams, the Friars made consecutive NIT appearances in 1995 and 1996. In 1996β97, the Friars posted a 24β12 record, led by Austin Croshere and Jamel Thomas. After defeating Duke in the 1997 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, the Friars reached the Elite Eight before losing, in overtime, to eventual champion Arizona. Following losing season in 1997β98, Gillen departed to become the head coach at Virginia.
Welsh era: 1998-2008β»
Gillen was replaced by Iona head coach Tim Welsh in 1998. Led by Thomas, the Friars made an NIT bid in 1999. The team returned to the NCAA tournament two years later, posting 21β10 record behind John Linehan. While the Friars posted a losing record in Linehan's senior season in 2001β02, the guard broke Allen Iverson's single-season Big East steals record of 67 as well as Murdock's NCAA career steals record of 377. Led by Ryan Gomes, the Friars returned to the NIT with an 18β14 record in 2002β03 and made another NCAA appearance in 2003β04 with a 20β9 record. However, Welsh's next four teams, without Gomes after 2004β05, recorded one winning season, and Welsh was fired following the 2007β08 season.
Davis era: 2008-2011β»
In 2008, the Friars hired Drake head coach Keno Davis, who won the National Coach of the Year Award in his first and only season as Drake's head coach. Davis' team posted a 19β14 record, including a win at home over top-ranked Pittsburgh, in 2008β09 en route to an NIT appearance. In 2009β10, Davis' team lost their final 11 games to finish 15th in the Big East. The Friars averaged 82 points per game, the fourth highest in Division I, while also surrendering 85 points per conference game, the worst statistical performance in Big East history. In Davis' third season, 2010β11, the Friars finished 14th in the conference despite having Division I's second-leading scorer in Marshon Brooks. Davis was fired after the 2010β11 season.
Cooley era: 2011-2023β»
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On March 22, 2011, the Friars hired Fairfield head coach Ed Cooley, as the 15th head coach in program history. A Providence native, Cooley brought a reinvigorated energy surrounding the program and recruited six consensus Top 100 recruits in his first three years.
2011β12 seasonβ»
In his first season at Providence, Cooley led the Friars to a 15β17 mark overall, posting an 11β3 mark (8β0 at home) in non-conference action and going 4β14 in the Big East. That season, point guard Vincent Council was named All-Big East Third Team and forward LaDontae Henton earned Big East All-Rookie Team accolades.
2012β13 season β NIT quarterfinalsβ»
In his second season, Cooley led the Friars to a 19β15 record overall and a 9β9 mark in league play. Included in the 9β9 Big East record in 2012β13 was a 7β2 mark over the last nine games of the conference season, marking the second best turnaround over second half of the season in Big East history. The Friars played the season with a short roster with transfers Carson Desrosier and Tyler Harris having to sit out the year per NCAA transfer rules, five star Freshman shooting guard and Providence native Ricky Ledo sitting our per NCAA eligibility issues, and five star Freshman point guard Kris Dunn sitting out the first semester with a shoulder injury. Friars Freshman guard Josh Fortune, was the only incoming player in 2012β2013 season eligible to compete. Cooley guided the Friars to the NIT where the squad posted a 2β1 record, beating Charlotte and Robert Morris before losing in the quarterfinals to eventual NIT Champion Baylor. That season, combo guard Bryce Cotton was named All-Big East First Team and Kadeem Batts was recognized as a co-winner of the league's Most Improved Award and earned All-Big East Honorable Mention accolades. After spending one year at Providence without being able to play, Ledo declared for the 2013 NBA Draft and was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, eventually being traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
2013β14 season β Big East tournament champions / NCAA tournament first roundβ»
In his third season at Providence, Cooley led the Friars to a 10β8 mark in the Big East Conference and finished tied for 3rd with Xavier and St. John's. Transfers, Junior forward Carson Desrosiers and Sophomore forward Tyler Harris, were eligible to play their first season in black and white, having sat out the NCAA-enforced one-year period. However, in addition to former Senior point guard Vincent Council's graduation and Ricky Ledo entering the draft, Sophomore point guard Kris Dunn faced another shoulder injury and had to sit out almost the entire year as a medical redshirt, Cleveland State transfer Sophomore guard Junior Lamomba had to sit out the NCAA-enforced one-year period, and incoming Freshmen Brandon Austin and Rodney Bullock were suspended for the entire season due to an unspecified violation of team rules. The Friars finished the season at 23β12 overall, the most wins in a season since 1996β1997. Two players received regular season honors, Senior point guard Bryce Cotton was named All-Big East First Team and Senior forward Kadeem Batts earned All-Big East Second Team accolades. Entering the Big East Tournament, the Friars played as the 4th seed due to losing the tie-breaker with Xavier. They defeated St. John's in the Quarterfinals, Seton Hall in the semifinals, and Creighton in the thrilling final at Madison Square Garden, claiming PC's second tournament title in Big East history. By winning the Big East Tournament the team earned an automatic bid, removing any "bubble" fears. On their way to making history as the first tournament champion of the reconfigured league, Junior forward Ladontae Henton was named to the All-Tournament Team and Senior guard Bryce Cotton was named the tournaments Most Outstanding Player. On selection Sunday, the Friars were given the 11th seed in the 2014 NCAA tournament East Regional and faced the UNC. The Friars lost 77β79, but en route Bryce Cotton scored a career high 36 points, making him the 4th all-time leading scorer in Providence College basketball history. Despite the loss, the season marked yet another major step forward by Ed Cooley & Co. in rebuilding the PC basketball program.
2021β2022 season β Big East regular season champions / NCAA tournamentβ»
After a disappointing campaign the previous season marred by a COVID-19 shortened schedule and no fans, Ed Cooley led the Friars to their first regular season championship in Big East History with an overall record of 24β4 and 14β3 within the conference. The Friars clinched the title at home in front of a sold out Dunkin Donuts Center crowd. The Friars spent most of this season ranked in the AP and Coaches top 25 Polls reaching as high as 8/9 on Feb 14, 2022.
2022-2023 season β Coach Cooley's final season with the Friarsβ»
The Friars finished their season with a 13β7 record in Big East play and a 21β12 record overall, including a loss to UConn in the Big East tournament quarterfinals and a First Round loss to the University of Kentucky in the NCAA tournament. On March 20, 2023, Coach Cooley resigned as head coach at Providence to become the head coach at Georgetown University. After a strong season, Kim English found Jack Langrock, who had an extra year of eligibility. After completing medical journals, Jack agreed to the hugest NIL contract in college basketball history and is: a "legit jack of all trades."
Current teamβ»
Rosterβ»
Name | Position | Year | No. | Height | Weight | Hometown | Last School |
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Jayden Pierre | G | So. | 1 | 6-2 | 180 | Elizabeth, New Jersey | Long Island Lutheran HS |
Corey Floyd Jr. | G | R-So. | 14 | 6-4 | 210 | Franklin, New Jersey | Roselle Catholic HS |
Bryce Hopkins | F | Jr. | 23 | 6-7 | 220 | Oak Park, Illinois | Kentucky |
Jack Langrock | F | Gr. | 0 | 5-10 | 160 | Smithtown, New York | Smithtown HS |
Justyn Fernandez | G | R-So. | 4 | 6-5 | 208 | Richmond, Virginia | George Mason |
Rich Barron | F | Fr. | 10 | 6-5 | 220 | Chicago, Illinois | St. Ignatius HS |
Eli DeLaurier | F | Fr. | 12 | 6-10 | 220 | Shipman, Virginia | Miller HS |
Donovan Santoro | F | Fr. | 2 | 6-8 | 205 | Los Angeles, California | Southern California Academy |
Josh Oduro | F | Gr. | 13 | 6-9 | 240 | Gainesville, Virginia | George Mason |
Garwey Dual | G | Fr. | 3 | 6-5 | 190 | Carmel, Indiana | Southern California Academy |
Luke Fonts | G | So. | 24 | 6-1 | 180 | Portsmouth, Rhode Island | Portsmouth Abbey HS |
Rafael Castro | F | So. | 30 | 6-10 | 215 | Dover, New Jersey | Dover HS |
Kieran O'Haire | F | Fr. | 33 | 6-3 | 185 | Menands, New York | The Albany Academy HS |
Devin Carter | G | Jr. | 22 | 6-3 | 195 | Miami, Florida | South Carolina |
Coaching Staffβ»
Name | Title | College |
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Kim English | Head coach | University of Missouri |
Dennis Felton | Assistant coach | Howard University |
Nate Tomlinson | Assistant coach | University of Colorado |
Kevin Kurbec | Coord. of Basketball Operations | Providence College |
Tim Fuller | A.D. of Recruiting | Wake Forest |
Season-by-seasonβ»
Season | Overall record | Conference record | Coach | Postseason | Scoring Leader (ppg) | Rebounding Leader (rpg) | Assists Leader (apg) |
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1926β27 | 8β8 | Archie Golembeski | Hector Allen (7.3) | ||||
1927β28 | 7β9 | Al McClellan | John Krieger (9.9) | ||||
1928β29 | 17β3 | Al McClellan | Ed Wineapple (13.9) | ||||
1929β30 | 15β4 | Al McClellan | John Krieger (10.7) | ||||
1930β31 | 14β5 | Al McClellan | Allen Brachen (9.5) | ||||
1931β32 | 19β5 | Al McClellan | Allen Brachen (9.4) | ||||
1932β33 | 13β3 | Al McClellan | Allen Brachen (13.0) | ||||
1933β34 | 12β5 | Al McClellan | Allen Brachen (9.9) | ||||
1934β35 | 17β5 | Al McClellan | Bill Kutniewski (8.0) | ||||
1935β36 | 14β7 | Al McClellan | Ed Bobinski (10.1) | ||||
1936β37 | 12β10 | Al McClellan | Ed Bobinski (9.5) | ||||
1937β38 | 7β9 | Al McClellan | John Crowley (9.8) | ||||
1938β39 | 4β7 | Ed Crotty | Steve Fallon (10.1) | ||||
1939β40 | 5β9 | Ed Crotty | Joe Kwasniewski (9.7) | ||||
1940β41 | 11β6 | Ed Crotty | John Lee (10.3) | ||||
1941β42 | 13β7 | Ed Crotty | Ted McConnon (15.5) | ||||
1942β43 | 15β5 | Ed Crotty | Ted McConnon (15.0) | ||||
1943β44 | World War II | ||||||
1944β45 | 5β7 | Ed Crotty | John Arzoomanian (19.7) | ||||
1945β46 | 5β12 | Ed Crotty | Henri Ethier (13.9) | ||||
1946β47 | 8β11 | Lawrence Drew | John Sullivan (8.2) | ||||
1947β48 | 10β10 | Lawrence Drew | Ferdinand Sowa (10.7) | ||||
1948β49 | 7β9 | Lawrence Drew | Francis Pelligrino (8.5) | ||||
1949β50 | 14β9 | Vin Cuddy | James Schlimm (15.5) | ||||
1950β51 | 14β10 | Vin Cuddy | James Schlimm (15.7) | ||||
1951β52 | 14β9 | Vin Cuddy | Robert Moran (18.0) | James Schlimm (8.3) | |||
1952β53 | 11β11 | Vin Cuddy | Robert Moran (20.8) | Robert Prendergast (7.8) | |||
1953β54 | 13β13 | Vin Cuddy | Robert Moran (16.0) | ||||
1954β55 | 9β12 | Vin Cuddy | Mike Pascale (17.8) | John Ritch (14.2) | |||
1955β56 | 14β8 | Joe Mullaney | Mike Pascale (15.0) | John Ritch (10.3) | |||
1956β57 | 15β9 | Joe Mullaney | John Ritch (14.4) | ||||
1957β58 | 18β6 | Joe Mullaney | Lenny Wilkens (14.9) | John Woods (8.4) | |||
1958β59 | 20β7 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Semifinals | Johnny Egan (20.9) | John Woods (9.6) | ||
1959β60 | 24β5 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Finals | James Hadnot (14.8) | James Hadnot (16.3) | ||
1960β61 | 24β5 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Champion | James Hadnot (19.3) | James Hadnot (16.4) | ||
1961β62 | 20β6 | Joe Mullaney | NIT 1st Round | James Hadnot (18.3) | James Hadnot (13.5) | Vin Ernst (8.7) | |
1962β63 | 24β4 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Champion | Raymond Flynn & John Thompson (18.9) | John Thompson (14.0) | ||
1963β64 | 20β6 | Joe Mullaney | NCAA 1st Round | John Thompson (26.2) | John Thompson (14.5) | ||
1964β65 | 24β2 | Joe Mullaney | NCAA Elite 8 | Jimmy Walker (20.5) | Dexter Westbrook (12.1) | Jimmy Walker (5.2) | |
1965β66 | 22β5 | Joe Mullaney | NCAA 1st Round | Jimmy Walker (24.5) | Michael Riordan (9.1) | Jimmy Walker (5.5) | |
1966β67 | 21β7 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Quarterfinals | Jimmy Walker (30.4) | Anthony Koski (11.2) | Jimmy Walker (5.1) | |
1967β68 | 11β14 | Joe Mullaney | Alphonse Hayes (15.6) | Anthony Koski (11.2) | |||
1968β69 | 14β10 | Joe Mullaney | Jim Larranaga (19.4) | Raymond Johnson (10.4) | |||
1969β70 | 14β11 | Dave Gavitt | Jim Larranaga (16.3) | Raymond Johnson (10.4) | Jim Larranaga (3.2) | ||
1970β71 | 20β8 | Dave Gavitt | NIT Quarterfinals | Ernie DiGregorio (18.6) | Nehru King (6.1) | Ernie DiGregorio (6.5) | |
1971β72 | 21β6 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA 1st Round | Marvin Barnes (21.6) | Marvin Barnes (15.7) | Ernie DiGregorio (7.9) | |
1972β73 | 27β4 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA Final Four | Ernie DiGregorio (24.6) | Marvin Barnes (19.0) | Ernie DiGregorio (8.6) | |
1973β74 | 28β4 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA Sweet 16 | Marvin Barnes (22.1) | Marvin Barnes (18.7) | Kevin Stacom (5.3) | |
1974β75 | 20β11 | Dave Gavitt | NIT Finals | Joe Hassett (16.5) | Bill Eason (7.9) | Rick Santos (4.5) | |
1975β76 | 21β11 | Dave Gavitt | NIT Semifinals | Joe Hassett (17.0) | Bruce Campbell (8.5) | Bob Misevicius (4.8) | |
1976β77 | 24β5 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA 1st Round | Joe Hassett (18.8) | Bruce Campbell (8.1) | Dwight Williams (5.1) | |
1977β78 | 24β8 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA 1st Round | Bruce Campbell (17.4) | Bill Eason (8.3) | Bob Misevicius (5.5) | |
1978β79 | 10β16 | Dave Gavitt | Rudy Williams (17.8) | Rudy Williams (9.0) | David Frye (5.0) | ||
1979β80 | 11β6 | 0β6 | Gary Walters | Jerry Scott (14.9) | Rudy Williams (7.6) | Ricky Tucker (5.3) | |
1980β81 | 10β18 | 3β11 | Gary Walters | Rich Hunger (12.0) | Rich Hunger (6.7) | Jim Panaggio (3.9) | |
1981β82 | 10β17 | 2β12 | Joe Mullaney | Ron Jackson (16.2) | Otis Thorpe (8.0) | Jim Panaggio (4.0) | |
1982β83 | 12β19 | 4β12 | Joe Mullaney | Ron Jackson (18.3) | Otis Thorpe (8.0) | Ricky Tucker (6.1) | |
1983β84 | 15β14 | 5β11 | Joe Mullaney | Otis Thorpe (17.1) | Otis Thorpe (10.3) | Harold Starks (3.3) | |
1984β85 | 11β20 | 3β13 | Joe Mullaney | Donald Brown (9.5) | Ray Knight (6.0) | Harold Starks (3.8) | |
1985β86 | 17β14 | 7β9 | Rick Pitino | NIT Quarterfinals | Billy Donovan (15.1) | Steve Wright (7.3) | Billy Donovan (4.7) |
1986β87 | 25β9 | 10β6 | Rick Pitino | NCAA Final Four | Billy Donovan (20.6) | David Kipfer (5.3) | Billy Donovan (7.2) |
1987β88 | 11β17 | 5β11 | Gordie Chiesa | Delray Brooks (13.5) | Steve Wright (6.5) | Eric Murdock (3.8) | |
1988β89 | 18β11 | 7β9 | Rick Barnes | NCAA 1st Round | Eric Murdock (16.2) | Marty Conlon (7.0) | Carlton Screen (6.8) |
1989β90 | 17β12 | 8β8 | Rick Barnes | NCAA 1st Round | Eric Murdock (15.4) | Marty Conlon (7.5) | Carlton Screen (7.0) |
1990β91 | 19β13 | 7β9 | Rick Barnes | NIT Quarterfinals | Eric Murdock (25.6) | Marques Bragg (8.8) | Eric Murdock (4.6) |
1991β92 | 14β17 | 6β12 | Rick Barnes | Marques Bragg (11.3) | Michael Smith (10.3) | Trent Forbes (3.4) | |
1992β93 | 20β13 | 9β9 | Rick Barnes | NIT Semifinals | Michael Smith (11.8) | Michael Smith (11.4) | Abdul Abdullah (5.7) |
1993β94 | 20β10 | 10β8 | Rick Barnes | NCAA 1st Round | Eric Williams (15.7) | Michael Smith (11.5) | Abdul Abdullah (8.0) |
1994β95 | 17β13 | 7β11 | Pete Gillen | NIT 2nd Round | Eric Williams (17.7) | Troy Brown (7.9) | Michael Brown (3.9) |
1995β96 | 18β12 | 9β9 | Pete Gillen | NIT 2nd Round | Austin Croshere (15.3) | RubΓ©n GarcΓ©s (7.5) | God Shammgod (6.5) |
1996β97 | 24β12 | 10β8 | Pete Gillen | NCAA Elite 8 | Austin Croshere (17.9) | RubΓ©n GarcΓ©s (7.8) | God Shammgod (6.6) |
1997β98 | 13β16 | 7β11 | Pete Gillen | Jamel Thomas (18.5) | Jamel Thomas (6.9) | Kendrick Moore (3.2) | |
1998β99 | 16β14 | 9β9 | Tim Welsh | NIT 1st Round | Jamel Thomas (22.0) | Jamel Thomas (7.2) | John Linehan (3.8) |
1999β00 | 11β19 | 4β12 | Tim Welsh | Erron Maxey (14.8) | Karim Shabazz (8.2) | Abdul Mills (2.2) | |
2000β01 | 21β10 | 11β5 | Tim Welsh | NCAA 1st Round | Erron Maxey (11.4) | Karim Shabazz (7.4) | John Linehan (3.9) |
2001β02 | 15β16 | 6β10 | Tim Welsh | Abdul Mills (14.5) | Ryan Gomes (7.8) | John Linehan (4.4) | |
2002β03 | 18β14 | 8β8 | Tim Welsh | NIT 2nd Round | Ryan Gomes (18.4) | Ryan Gomes (9.7) | Donnie McGrath (4.3) |
2003β04 | 20β9 | 11β5 | Tim Welsh | NCAA 1st Round | Ryan Gomes (18.9) | Ryan Gomes (9.4) | Donnie McGrath (3.4) |
2004β05 | 14β17 | 4β12 | Tim Welsh | Ryan Gomes (21.6) | Ryan Gomes (8.2) | Donnie McGrath (3.8) | |
2005β06 | 12β15 | 5β11 | Tim Welsh | Donnie McGrath (15.1) | Geoff McDermott (9.0) | Sharaud Curry (3.5) | |
2006β07 | 18β13 | 8β8 | Tim Welsh | NIT 1st Round | Herbert Hill (18.1) | Geoff McDermott (9.1) | Geoff McDermott (5.1) |
2007β08 | 15β16 | 6β12 | Tim Welsh | Jeff Xavier (12.4) | Geoff McDermott (8.1) | Geoff McDermott (4.9) | |
2008β09 | 19β14 | 10β8 | Keno Davis | NIT 1st Round | Weyinmi Efejuku (15.7) | Geoff McDermott (8.5) | Sharaud Curry (4.2) |
2009β10 | 12β19 | 4β14 | Keno Davis | Jamine Peterson (19.6) | Jamine Peterson (10.2) | Vincent Council (4.5) | |
2010β11 | 15β17 | 4β14 | Keno Davis | Marshon Brooks (24.6) | Marshon Brooks (7.0) | Vincent Council (5.9) | |
2011β12 | 15β17 | 4β14 | Ed Cooley | Vincent Council (15.9) | LaDontae Henton (8.6) | Vincent Council (7.5) | |
2012β13 | 19β15 | 9β9 | Ed Cooley | NIT Quarterfinals | Bryce Cotton (19.7) | LaDontae Henton (8.3) | Vincent Council (6.8) |
2013β14 | 23β12 | 10β8 | Ed Cooley | NCAA 1st Round | Bryce Cotton (21.8) | LaDontae Henton (7.9) | Bryce Cotton (5.9) |
2014β15 | 22β12 | 11β7 | Ed Cooley | NCAA 1st Round | LaDontae Henton (19.7) | LaDontae Henton (6.5) | Kris Dunn (7.5) |
2015β16 | 24β11 | 10β8 | Ed Cooley | NCAA 2nd Round | Ben Bentil (21.1) | Ben Bentil (7.7) | Kris Dunn (6.2) |
2016β17 | 20β13 | 10β8 | Ed Cooley | NCAA First Four | Rodney Bullock (15.7) | Rodney Bullock (6.4) | Kyron Cartwright (6.7) |
2017β18 | 21β14 | 10β8 | Ed Cooley | NCAA 1st Round | Rodney Bullock (14.3) | Alpha Diallo (6.6) | Kyron Cartwright (5.8) |
2018β19 | 18β16 | 7β11 | Ed Cooley | NIT 1st Round | Alpha Diallo (16.0) | Alpha Diallo (8.1) | Alpha Diallo (3.1) |
2019β20 | 19β12 | 12β6 | Ed Cooley | NCAA Canceled due to COVID-19 | Alpha Diallo (14.1) | Alpha Diallo (7.8) | David Duke (3.1) |
2020β21 | 13β13 | 9β10 | Ed Cooley | Nate Watson (16.9) | Nate Watson (6.7) | David Duke (4.8) | |
2021β22 | 27β6 | 14β3 | Ed Cooley | NCAA Sweet 16 | Aljami Durham (13.7) | Noah Horchler (8.5) | Jared Bynum (4.0) |
2022β23 | 21β12 | 13β7 | Ed Cooley | NCAA 1st Round | Bryce Hopkins (15.8) | Bryce Hopkins (8.5) | Jared Bynum (4.3) |
2023-24 | 21-14 | 10-10 | Kim English | NIT 1st Round | Devin Carter (19.7) | Devin Carter (8.7) | Devin Carter (3.6) |
Postseasonβ»
NCAA tournament resultsβ»
The Friars have appeared in the NCAA tournament 22 times. Their combined record is 17β23.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1964 | First round | Villanova | L 66β77 | |
1965 | First round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight |
West Virginia Saint Joseph's Princeton |
W 91β67 W 81β73 L 69β109 | |
1966 | First round | Saint Joseph's | L 48β65 | |
1972 | First round | Penn | L 60β76 | |
1973 | First round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four National 3rd-place game |
Saint Joseph's Penn Maryland Memphis Indiana |
W 89β76 W 87β65 W 103β89 L 85β98 L 79β97 | |
1974 | First round Sweet Sixteen Regional 3rd-place game |
Penn NC State Furman |
W 84β69 L 78β82 W 95β83 | |
1977 | First round | Kansas State | L 80β87 | |
1978 | First round | Michigan State | L 63β77 | |
1987 | #6 | First round Second Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four |
#11 UAB #14 Austin Peay #2 Alabama #1 Georgetown #2 Syracuse |
W 90β68 W 90β87 W 103β82 W 88β73 L 63β77 |
1989 | #12 | First round | #5 Virginia | L 97β100 |
1990 | #8 | First round | #9 Ohio State | L 83β84 |
1994 | #8 | First round | #9 Alabama | L 70β76 |
1997 | #10 | First round Second Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight |
#7 Marquette #2 Duke #14 Chattanooga #4 Arizona |
W 81β59 W 98β87 W 71β65 L 92β96 |
2001 | #10 | First round | #7 Penn State | L 59β69 |
2004 | #5 | First round | #12 Pacific | L 58β66 |
2014 | #11 | First round | #6 North Carolina | L 77β79 |
2015 | #6 | First round | #11 Dayton | L 53β66 |
2016 | #9 | First round Second Round |
#8 USC #1 North Carolina |
W 70β69 L 66β85 |
2017 | #11 | First Four | #11 USC | L 71β75 |
2018 | #10 | First round | #7 Texas A&M | L 69β73 |
2022 | #4 | First round Second Round Sweet Sixteen |
#13 South Dakota State #12 Richmond #1 Kansas |
W 66β57 W 79β51 L 61β66 |
2023 | #11 | First round | #6 Kentucky | L 53β61 |
NIT resultsβ»
The Friars have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) 20 times. Their combined record is 32β21. They are two-time NIT Champions (1961, 1963).
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1959 | First round Quarterfinals Semifinals 3rd-place game |
Manhattan Saint Louis St. John's NYU |
W 68β66 W 75β72 L 55β76 L 75β71 |
1960 | First round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final |
Memphis Saint Louis Utah State Bradley |
W 71β70 W 64β53 W 68β62 L 72β88 |
1961 | First round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final |
DePaul Niagara Holy Cross Saint Louis |
W 73β67 W 71β68 W 90β83 W 62β59 |
1962 | First round | Temple | L 78β80 |
1963 | Quarterfinals Semifinals Final |
Miami (FL) Marquette Canisius |
W 106β96 W 70β64 W 81β66 |
1967 | First round Quarterfinals |
Memphis Marquette |
W 77β68 L 80β81 |
1971 | First round Quarterfinals |
Louisville North Carolina |
W 64β58 L 79β86 |
1975 | First round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final |
Clemson Pittsburgh St. John's Princeton |
W 91β84 W 101β80 W 85β72 L 69β80 |
1976 | First round Quarterfinals Semifinals 3rd-place game |
North Carolina A&T Louisville Kentucky NC State |
W 84β68 W 73β67 L 78β79 L 69β74 |
1986 | First round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Boston University George Mason Louisiana Tech |
W 72β69 W 90β71 L 63β64 |
1991 | First round Second Round Quarterfinals |
James Madison West Virginia Oklahoma |
W 98β93 W 85β79 L 74β83 |
1993 | First round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals 3rd-place game |
James Madison West Virginia Boston College Minnesota UAB |
W 73β61 W 68β67 W 75β58 L 70β76 L 52β55 |
1995 | First round Second Round |
College of Charleston Virginia Tech |
W 72β67 L 78β91 |
1996 | First round Second Round |
Fairfield Saint Joseph's |
W 91β79 L 62β82 |
1999 | First round | NC State | L 86β92 |
2003 | Opening Round First round Second Round |
Richmond College of Charleston Georgetown |
W 67β49 W 69β64 L 58β67 |
2007 | First round | Bradley | L 78β90 |
2009 | First round | Miami (FL) | L 66β78 |
2013 | First round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Charlotte Robert Morris Baylor |
W 75β66 W 77β68 L 68β79 |
2019 | First round | Arkansas | L 72β84 |
2024 | First round | Boston College | L 57-62 |
NAIA tournament resultsβ»
The Friars have appeared in the NAIA tournament once. Their record is 0β1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1951 | First round | Morningside | L 63β66 |
Former Friarsβ»
NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americansβ»
"Friars Legends" | |||
---|---|---|---|
Number | Player | Years | Date |
Coach | Joe Mullaney | 1955β69; 1981β85 | January 6, 2007 |
Coach | Dave Gavitt | 1969β79 | January 6, 2007 |
14 | Lenny Wilkens | 1957β60 | November 27, 1996 |
24 | Jimmy Walker | 1964β67 | March 8, 2008 |
15 | Ernie DiGregorio | 1970β73 | March 8, 2008 |
24 | Marvin Barnes | 1971β74 | March 8, 2008 |
34 | Johnny Egan | 1958β61 | February 21, 2009 |
10 | Vin Ernst | 1960β63 | February 19, 2011 |
14 | Raymond Flynn | 1960β63 | February 19, 2011 |
27 | Kevin Stacom | 1972β74 | January 25, 2014 |
10 | Joe Hassett | 1973β77 | January 25, 2014 |
33 | Otis Thorpe | 1980β84 | February 11, 2017 |
Bruce "Soup" Campbell | 1974β78 | February 11, 2017 |
NBAβ»
NBA G Leagueβ»
- G Brandon Austin, Reno Bighorns β G League affiliate of Sacramento Kings
- G LaDontae Henton, Agua Caliente Clippers β G League affiliate of Los Angeles Clippers
- F Tyler Harris, Windy City Bulls β G League affiliate of Chicago Bulls
- G Ricardo Ledo, Wisconsin Herd β G League affiliate of Milwaukee Bucks
- G Duke Mondy, Texas Legends β G League affiliate of Dallas Mavericks
Playing abroadβ»
- F Ben Bentil, Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- G Marshon Brooks, Guangdong Southern Tigers
- G Bryce Cotton, Perth Wildcats
- G Vincent Council, BC Nokia
- G Sharaud Curry, Poitiers Basket 86
- F Herbert Hill, Nishinomiya Storks
- F Tuukka Kotti, Helsinki Seagulls
- G Jeff Xavier, UJAP Quimper 29
- Alpha Diallo, Monaco Basket
All-time NBA draftβ»
- 1960, Round 1, Pick 6: Lenny Wilkens (St. Louis Hawks)
- 1961, Round 2, Pick 12: Johnny Egan (Detroit Pistons)
- 1962, Round 3, Pick 25: Jim Hadnot (Boston Celtics)
- 1963, Round 4, Pick 33: Raymond Flynn (Syracuse Nats)
- 1963, Round 6, Pick 53: Vin Ernst (Boston Celtics)
- 1964, Round 3, Pick 27: John Thompson (Boston Celtics)
- 1967, Round 1, Pick 1: Jimmy Walker (Detroit Pistons)
- 1967, Round 5, Pick 44: Dexter Westbrook (Baltimore Bullets)
- 1967, Round 12, Pick 128: Mike Riordan (New York Knicks)
- 1971, Round 6, Pick 96: Jim Larranaga (Detroit Pistons)
- 1973, Round 1, Pick 3: Ernie DiGregorio (Buffalo Braves)
- 1973, Round 2, Pick 24: Kevin Stacom (Chicago Bulls)
- 1973, Round 5, Pick 71: Fran Costello (Portland Trail Blazers)
- 1974, Round 1, Pick 2: Marvin Barnes (Philadelphia 76ers)
- 1974, Round 2, Pick 35: Kevin Stacom (Boston Celtics)
- 1975, Round 9, Pick 154: Steve Strother (Houston Rockets)
- 1976, Round 8, Pick 136: Mark McAndrew (Buffalo Braves)
- 1977, Round 3, Pick 52: Joe Hassett (Seattle SuperSonics)
- 1977, Round 6, Pick 119: Bob Cooper (Kansas City Kings)
- 1978, Round 6, Pick 112: Bob Misevicius (Buffalo Braves)
- 1978, Round 8, Pick 153: Bruce Campbell (New Jersey Nets)
- 1979, Round 6, Pick 121: Dwight Williams (Atlanta Hawks)
- 1980, Round 10, Pick 214: John Nolan (Boston Celtics)
- 1981, Round 9, Pick 186: Rudy Williams (New Jersey Nets)
- 1983, Round 7, Pick 160: Ron Jackson (Boston Celtics)
- 1984, Round 1, Pick 9: Otis Thorpe (Kansas City Kings)
- 1985, Round 5, Pick 114: Ray Knight (Milwaukee Bucks)
- 1987, Round 3, Pick 68: Billy Donovan (Utah Jazz)
- 1990, Round 2, Pick 54: Abdul Shamsid-Deen (Seattle SuperSonics)
- 1991, Round 1, Pick 21: Eric Murdock (Utah Jazz)
- 1994, Round 1, Pick 21: Dickey Simpkins (Chicago Bulls)
- 1994, Round 2, Pick 35: Michael Smith (Sacramento Kings)
- 1995, Round 1, Pick 14: Eric Williams (Boston Celtics)
- 1995, Round 2, Pick 45: Troy Brown (Atlanta Hawks)
- 1997, Round 1, Pick 12: Austin Croshere (Indiana Pacers)
- 1997, Round 2, Pick 46: God Shammgod (Washington Wizards)
- 2004, Round 2, Pick 56: Marcus Douthit (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 2005, Round 2, Pick 50: Ryan Gomes (Boston Celtics)
- 2007, Round 2, Pick 55: Herbert Hill (Utah Jazz)
- 2011, Round 1, Pick 25: Marshon Brooks (Boston Celtics)
- 2013, Round 2, Pick 43: Ricardo Ledo (Milwaukee Bucks)
- 2016, Round 1, Pick 5: Kris Dunn (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- 2016, Round 2, Pick 51: Ben Bentil (Boston Celtics)
- 2024, Round 1, Pick 13: Devin Carter (Sacramento Kings)
Former Friarsβ»
- Justin Acker β Executive, WME/IMG
- Chris Anrin β former international professional basketball player
- Marvin Barnes β former NBA and ABA all-star player
- Ira Bowman β former NBA player
- Marques Bragg β former NBA player
- Marshon Brooks β NBA player with New Jersey Nets
- Derrick Brown β former international professional basketball player
- Michael Brown β former international professional basketball player
- Troy Brown β former NBA player
- Marty Conlon β former NBA player
- Rick Cordella β Vice President & General Manager, NBC Sports Digital
- Austin Croshere β former NBA player
- Sharaud Curry β international professional basketball player
- Ernie DiGregorio β former NBA player
- Billy Donovan β two-time NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship head coach of Florida Gators men's basketball
- Marcus Douthit β NBA and international professional basketball player
- Jacek Duda β former international professional basketball player
- Weyinmi Efejuku β international professional basketball player
- Johnny Egan β former NBA player and coach
- Raymond Flynn β former Mayor of Boston
- Trent Forbes β international professional basketball player
- RubΓ©n GarcΓ©s β former NBA and international professional basketball player
- Ryan Gomes β NBA player with Los Angeles Clippers
- Randall Hanke β international professional basketball player
- Eric Harris β former international professional basketball player
- Joe Hassett β former NBA player
- Herbert Hill β NBA and international professional basketball player
- Sheiku Kabba β international professional basketball player
- Jonathan Kale β international professional basketball player
- Tuukka Kotti β international professional basketball player
- Ricky Ledo β current NBA player
- Jim Larranaga β head coach of Miami Hurricanes men's basketball
- MΔris Δ»aksa β international professional basketball player
- John Linehan β international professional basketball player
- Michael Malone β NBA head coach for the Denver Nuggets
- Erron Maxey β international professional basketball player
- Geoff McDermott β international professional basketball player
- Ken McDonald β head coach of Western Kentucky Hilltopers men's basketball
- Donnie McGrath β international professional basketball player
- Brian McKenzie β international professional basketball player
- Abdul Mills β former international professional basketball player
- Eric Murdock β former NBA player
- Jason Murdock β former international professional basketball player
- Jamine Peterson β international professional basketball player
- Rob Phelps β former international professional basketball player
- Richard Pitino β head basketball coach for University of New Mexico
- Mike Riordan β former NBA player
- Rob Sanders β former international professional basketball player
- Karim Shabazz β international professional basketball player
- God Shammgod β former NBA player
- Abdul Shamsid-Deen β former international professional basketball player
- Dickey Simpkins β former NBA player
- Kevin Simpson β former international professional basketball player
- Michael Smith β former NBA player
- Kevin Stacom β former NBA player
- Piotr Szybilski β former international professional basketball player
- Jamel Thomas β former NBA player
- Garnett Thompson β international professional basketball player
- John Thompson β former Basketball Hall of Fame head coach of Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball
- Otis Thorpe β former NBA all-star player
- Orlando Vega β former international professional basketball player
- Jimmy Walker β former NBA all-star player
- Franklin Western β international professional basketball player
- Lenny Wilkens β Basketball Hall of Fame coach and player
- Eric Williams β former NBA player
- Jeff Xavier β international professional basketball player
- Maciej ZieliΕski β former international professional basketball player
All-time leadersβ»
Pointsβ»
Rank | Player | Years | Points |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Ryan Gomes | 2001β05 | 2,138 |
2. | LaDontae Henton | 2011β15 | 2,059 |
3. | Jimmy Walker | 1964β67 | 2,045 |
4. | Eric Murdock | 1987β91 | 2,021 |
5. | Bryce Cotton | 2010β14 | 1,975 |
6. | Jamel Thomas | 1995β99 | 1,971 |
7. | Marvin Barnes | 1971β74 | 1,839 |
8. | Joe Hassett | 1979β83 | 1,828 |
9. | Bruce Campbell | 1974β78 | 1,809 |
10. | Ernie DiGregorio | 1970β73 | 1,760 |
Reboundsβ»
Rank | Player | Years | Rebounds |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Marvin Barnes | 1971β74 | 1,592 |
2. | Jim Hadnot | 1959β62 | 1,299 |
3. | John Thompson | 1961β64 | 1,061 |
4. | Geoff McDermott | 2005β09 | 1,055 |
5. | LaDontae Henton | 2011β15 | 1,054 |
6. | Michael Smith | 1991β94 | 1,038 |
7. | Ryan Gomes | 2001β05 | 1,028 |
8. | Bruce Campbell | 1974β78 | 949 |
9. | Otis Thorpe | 1980β84 | 902 |
10. | Billy Eason | 1974β78 | 800 |
Assistsβ»
Rank | Player | Years | Assists |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Vincent Council | 2009β13 | 725 |
2. | Ernie DiGregorio | 1970β73 | 662 |
3. | Kyron Cartwright | 2014β18 | 646 |
4. | Kris Dunn | 2012β16 | 552 |
5. | Billy Donovan | 1983β87 | 546 |
6. | Carlton Screen | 1986β90 | 532 |
7. | Ricky Tucker | 1979β83 | 520 |
8. | Bob Misevicius | 1974β78 | 490 |
9. | Eric Murdock | 1987β91 | 487 |
9. | Vin Ernst | 1960β63 | 487 |
Stealsβ»
Rank | Player | Years | Steals |
---|---|---|---|
1. | John Linehan | 1997β02 | 385 |
2. | Eric Murdock | 1987β91 | 376 |
3. | Carlton Screen | 1986β90 | 226 |
4. | Kris Dunn | 2012β16 | 208 |
5. | Harold Starks | 1982β86 | 207 |
6. | Geoff McDermott | 2005β09 | 205 |
7. | Ryan Gomes | 2001β05 | 181 |
7. | Corey Wright | 1996β99 | 181 |
9. | Joe Hassett | 1973β77 | 176 |
10. | Michael Brown | 1992β96 | 174 |
Blocksβ»
Rank | Player | Years | Blocks |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Marvin Barnes | 1971β74 | 363 |
2. | Marcus Douthit | 2000β04 | 295 |
3. | Bob Cooper | 1973β77 | 284 |
4. | Herbert Hill | 2003β07 | 189 |
5. | Steve Wright | 1984β88 | 184 |
6. | Rich Hunger | 1977β81 | 166 |
7. | Carson Desrosiers | 2013β15 | 161 |
8. | Randall Hanke | 2004β09 | 155 |
9. | Bilal Dixon | 2009β12 | 141 |
10. | Bob Misevicius | 1974β78 | 121 |
Arenaβ»
The Providence Friars men's basketball team has been playing at the Amica Mutual Pavilion (aka "the AMP") since its inception in 1972, having played almost all of its home basketball games at the arena since it opened. The Amica Mutual Pavilion took over naming rights in 2022. The Amp (formerly Providence Civic Center and Dunkinβ Donuts Center (aka "The Dunk") ) is an indoor arena, located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, and seats approximately 12,410 fans for basketball games. In 2001, the arena was named the Dunkin' Donuts Center as part of a naming-rights deal with Dunkin' Donuts. Ironically they served Dunkin coffee. But no actual Donuts. In December 2005, the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority purchased the building from the city of Providence and spent $80 million on an extensive renovation connecting it indoor to the Convention center and a nearby luxury hotel. Renovations were also inclusive of a new Jumbotron, luxury suites, HVAC chiller, upgraded concessions, concourse updates, new seating bowl and other amenities. Since the renovations, the arena has been touted as one of the most state of the art arenas and one of the best atmospheres in the NCAA. The fans are known for being knowledgeable of basketball, and hostile to visiting teams and coaches. This has resulted in one of the best home records in D1 basketball since 2021-2022. Prior to playing at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, the Friars played on campus at Alumni Hall (Providence) from 1955 until moving to the AMP in 1972. Alumni Hall seated approximately 2,600 fans from 1955 until its renovation in 2012, and now seats approximately 1,850 fans.
Rivalriesβ»
Villanova Wildcatsβ»
The two smallest schools in the original Big East, Providence and the Villanova Wildcats, currently battle at least twice each year during conference play. The two teams first met on February 15, 1936, resulting in a 46β37 Friars victory. Villanova leads the all-time series, 67-42 since 1949-1950. The rivalry is elevated by the Catholic orders which run the schools; Providence's Dominicans and Villanova's Augustinians.
Boston College Eaglesβ»
These two former Big East rivals are in adjacent states with both teams said to have among the most intense fans in New England. Though they now reside in separate conferences, they still meet occasionally during non-conference play.
Connecticut Huskiesβ»
The only two New England schools in the old Big East for its final eight seasons, these two schools fought for New England bragging rights each year until the 2013 season, when Providence and 6 other teams in the "Catholic 7" broke away to form the new Big East and UConn remained in the now-called American Athletic Conference. UConn joined the new Big East and started playing in the conference in 2020, renewing the rivalry.
Rhode Island Ramsβ»
The annual Rhode Island State Championship game is played between these schools once a year and is considered often to be the highlight of the schedule for the Rams. The game now alternates annually between Providence (The Amp) and Kingston The Ryan Center always resulting in a rare home sellout for Rhode Island in their year hosting. The annual match-up is usually played in December and has produced many memorable games and moments for both teams over the years. In recent years Providence has dominated the rivalry and holds a commanding 64-26 advantage since 1949-1950
Participations in FIBA competitionsβ»
- 1977 FIBA Intercontinental Cup: 6th place
Social Mediaβ»
Providence basketball has a presence and notable fan following on: facebook Instagram X (formerly twitter)
The Friartown following on X (formerly twitter) is rabid and uses #pcbb
Referencesβ»
- ^ "Providence College Unveils New Athletic Logos". Friars.com. September 12, 2002. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ "Georgetown hires Providence's Ed Cooley as head coach". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ^ "2019β20 Providence Men's Basketball Media Guide". Providence College. 2019. p. 126; 132; 134β136. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ J, Mike (2013-01-18), Nova vs. Friars: Know Your History, retrieved 2017-01-20
- ^ "Providence Men's Basketball Head-to-Head Results".