‘Cats to play Providence in Barclays Center next season
The University of Kentucky announced today the ‘Cats will play another game in the Barclays Center come next season. On December 1st, Kentucky will face off versus the Providence Friars. The meeting will be the first time the schools have faced each other since 1976. Last season, the ‘Cats and Maryland played the very first college basketball game in the arena. The ‘Cats won...
(VIDEO) P.I.T. Talk: Providence guard Vincent Council
College Chalktalk’s Kate Lee had the chance to catch up with former Providence guard Vincent Council at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in Virginia after he tallied 10 points, eight assists and eight rebounds in his team’s 105-94 victory on Saturday afternoon. Council talks about his plan to get to the next level, performing before full NBA scout representation and also...
Providence’s Best Recruit In Years, Ricky Ledo, Declares For The NBA Without Even Playing A Game For The Friars
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Ahead of the 2012-2013 season, the Providence College basketball program landed one of the biggest recruits in the nation – Ricky Ledo. The hometown prep star (ranked No. 21 overall by ESPN) was supposed to help rebuild the Friars’ program and take them back to the NCAA Tournament – a place they haven’t been since 2004. But in early September, those plans were...
Ledo Looks To The NBA
Reports indicated that Ricky Ledo would meet with head coach Ed Cooley upon Cooley’s arrival back in Providence on Tuesday after the Final Four. It didn’t take long for word to leak out that Ledo had decided to enter the NBA draft and forego next season with the Friars.
Providence's Ricky Ledo entering NBA draft
Providence freshman guard Ricky Ledo is entering the NBA draft
Ledo, a Providence native, says Tuesday he ''felt he could not pass up this opportunity to enter the NBA draft now.''
In September, the NCAA ruled that Ledo could not compete in games for the Friars in 2012-13, but he did practice and work out with the team during the season. The 6-foot-6 Ledo did not...
Providence beats Robert Morris 77-68 in NIT
Providence coach Ed Cooley was wide awake in the middle of the night thinking about what he'd say to the fans after his team's final home game of the season.
The words certainly flowed out more freely after the Friars pulled out a 77-68 victory over pesky Robert Morris in the second round of the NIT on Wednesday night.
''We want to see this place full next season...
Providence 77, Robert Morris 68
Providence coach Ed Cooley was wide awake in the middle of the night thinking about what he'd say to the fans after his team's final home game of the season.
The words certainly flowed out more freely after the Friars pulled out a 77-68 victory over pesky Robert Morris in the second round of the NIT on Wednesday night.
''We want to see this place full next season...
Providence Advances In The NIT
For the first time since 2003, the Providence Friars won a postseason tournament game. The Friars, who earned their way to a four seed in the NIT, faced off against Atlantic 10 opponent University of North Carolina Charlotte in the first round of the tournament. The Friars overcame early struggles on both ends of the court and defeated the 49ers, 75-66.
Providence 75, Charlotte 66
Vincent Council, the only senior on the Providence roster, scored eight straight points to key a second-half charge that led the Friars to a 75-66 victory over Charlotte on Wednesday night in the opening round of the National Invitation Tournament.
Providence, winning its first postseason game since an NIT win in 2003, will host Robert Morris, which upset defending national champion...
Cincy beats Providence at Big East tourney
NEW YORK (AP) -- Sean Kilpatrick scored 17 points to lead Cincinnati past Providence 61-44 on Wednesday in a Big East tournament game between teams desperate to improve their postseason credentials.
JaQuon Parker added 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Bearcats (22-10), who might have solidified an NCAA tournament berth with the win. No. 9 seed Cincinnati advanced to a quarterfinal...
Providence 76, Seton Hall 66
Kadeem Batts posted a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds to lead Providence to a 76-66 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday night.
Vincent Council added 13 points and seven assists in his last home game for the Friars (17-12, 9-8 Big East).
The Pirates (14-16, 3-14) entered the second half trailing 43-36 and were never able to make much of a dent in the deficit. Seton Hall...
Providence 62, St. John's 59
Bryce Cotton scored 24 points, hitting five 3-pointers, to propel Providence to a 62-59 win over St. John's on Saturday night.
Cotton made his final trey as he was fouled with 3:46 remaining, putting the Friars (16-12, 8-8 Big East) squarely in the lead.
Sir'Dominic Pointer's missed layup with 8 seconds remaining - belying an impressive 13-point, 10-rebound game- ended...
NBA Draft Stock Watch: Ricardo Ledo
Ranked #6 in the nation by Rivals.com, Ricardo Ledo was expected to team with fellow Top-25 recruit, Kris Dunn, and lead the Providence College Friars back to prominence. Unfortunately, the 6’6” guard was ruled a partial qualifier by the NCAA, and while he has been able to attend classes and practice with the team, he will [...]
(Video) Jon Gillies stones Kevin Goumas
Check out this amazing save by Providence Friars freshman goalie Jon Gilies on New Hampshire junior forward Kevin Goumas. Gilies was the backup goalie for the USA U-20 WJC team.
Bearcats Lay an Egg, Lose at Providence
For the first time this season, Cincinnati played a completely awful game. I don't know what you can point to after the 54-50 loss to Providence and say "At least this was good." It is the worst loss of the season. Both in terms of execution and of opposition. Providence isn't a DePaul level awful team, but they aren't good. Cincinnati straight up didn't...
Providence beats No. 17 Cincinnati
Kadeem Batts scored 25 points and Providence narrowly won its second straight game after holding a late lead, beating No. 17 Cincinnati 54-50 Wednesday night.
The Bearcats had cut their biggest deficit, 47-34 with 6:49 left, to 49-48 on two free throws by Cheikh Mbodj with 2:28 remaining. It was 52-50 when Batts missed two free throws with 13.4 seconds to go and Justin Jackson rebounded...
Attempts to Catch Rogue Bat at Providence-Marquette Game Include Throwing Towels, Turning Off Lights (Video)
A very small animal caused a very big commotion at Milwaukee’s Bradley Center on Saturday.
Midway through the second half of an eight-point game between Marquette and Providence, a bat swooped down from the building’s rafters and began flying around the court. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel chronicled the scene as players and coaches from both teams attempted to corral the...
Bats Attack Players During Providence vs. Marquette game
I can’t even front if a random bat came at me I would probably react the same way at Sidiki Johnson from Providence did.
Where is Bruce Wayne when you need him?
Bat attacks during Providence vs. Marquette
What that being said this is hilarious and I have watched in 150 times already. Thank you Mock Sessions for this GIF.
Bat nearly attacks player during Providence/Marquette (Video)
Just when you thought it was safe to play college basketball, you might run the risk of getting attacked by a live bat.
Earlier today, a Big East showdown at the Bradley Center between Providence and Marquette got an uninvited guest as a bat decided to cause havoc and fly near the court.
Keep an eye on Providence's Sidiki Johnson who attempts to bat the flying creature...
Video: Bat interrupts Marquette/Providence game
Check out this raw video from the stands BMO Harris Bradley Center when a bat interrupts the game between Marquette and Providence. You can see players and coaches throwing towels as the bat flies over the court. The best part of this video? The arena deciding to appropriately play Ozzy Osbourne. Cosby Sweater’s has an awesome GIF of Providence’s Sidiki Johnson trying to take...
Bat Flies Onto Court During Marquette vs. Providence Game
Check out Sidiki Johnson of Providence barely getting out of the way of a bat during their game against Marquette today. I'm just wondering if it snuck into the stadium or had to buy a ticket?
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Bat gets physical with Marquette, Providence
MILWAUKEE In a matter of moments, Saturday's basketball game between Providence and Marquette went from a Big East battle to a battle with a little beast.
With 11:33 left in the second half, a bat made its first appearance of many that wreaked havoc at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Repeatedly, officials stopped play while waiting for the bat to leave the court area. The second...
Bat gets physical with Marquette, Providence
MILWAUKEE In a matter of moments, Saturday's basketball game between Providence and Marquette went from a Big East battle to a battle with a little beast.
With 11:33 left in the second half, a bat made its first appearance of many that wreaked havoc at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Repeatedly, officials stopped play while waiting for the bat to leave the court area. The second...
Bat attacks player during Providence-Marquette game
A bat made its way onto the court during the Marquette-Providence game on Saturday. Providence’s Sidiki Johnson took a swing after he was attacked by a bat.Johnson wasn’t as smooth about making contact with the bat as much as Manu Ginobili was. GIF via @bubbaprog
Pitt Gives Friars The Slip
For the last time ever, the Providence Friars faced off against the Pittsburgh Panthers in a regular season Big East matchup. The series, which in recent memory has included a Friar win when Pitt was ranked #1 in the country, came to a close Wednesday night in front of 7,452 fans and saw Pitt survive the Providence defense for a 68-64 win.
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