URI '22. Big East Film Room and Friar Podcast contributor. Coverer of college basketball (Friars, Rams, Bears, Bulldogs- and everywhere in between!)
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NEWS: 5⭐️ Lewis Uvwo has committed to Providence, he announced.
The 6-foot-11 senior is the No. 1-ranked center in the 2027 class and a top-10 overall prospect.
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Marquette picks up an 86-79 win over Michigan State in exhibition play. The Golden Eagles shot 57% from the field. 👀
What else stands out?
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Top-40 ranked senior Dylan Jones is down to a final three of Ole Miss, Providence and Texas A&M and will announce his decision live with @247Sports on the @CBSSportsCBB YouTube Channel Monday at 7pm Eastern/6pm Central. 247sports.com/college/basket…
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Providence’s Devin Vanterpool (ankle) and Ryan Sabol (shoulder) are both doubtful for today’s exhibition game against Georgia Tech, per Bryan Hodgson.
Both DNP in last week’s exhibition game against Pitt.
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Tom @THarknessStats and I with a Friar-heavy pod today: expectations for the season, what was most impressive about the exhibition opener vs. Pitt, and of course an eligibility deep dive.
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BREAKING: Joe Pinion and Derek Simpson have their motion for a temporary restraining order against the NCAA's 5-in-5 rule rejected, they remain ineligibile for this upcoming season.
Others around the Big East are currently eligible.
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INBOX: Villanova is out of the Big 5.
Round robin format is back for the other five schools.
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A deep dive with @MattNorlander into how much each high-major basketball roster costs. It ranges from $5 million to over $25 million.
The top dawgs: Duke, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisville, Michigan, UNC, St. John's, Tennessee, Texas and Texas Tech
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One thing the Big East shouldn't be short on this season is rim protection. Schools across the league added some of the best shot blockers in the country last spring.
Here's a look at some of the best in the league. We also ranked our top shot-blockers heading into 2026-27 at the site.
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NEWS: Boston College and Providence will start a home-and-home series at Conte Forum during the 2027-28 season, according to multiple sources.
Return game at Amica Mutual Pavilion in 2028-29.
CC: @247Sports, @CBSSportsCBB.
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Sources: UConn's Braylon Mullins (undisclosed) went through shootaround and part of warmups, but is not expected to play in tonight's exhibition game against Michigan State.
DNP in last week's exhibition game against Syracuse.
Averaged 12.0 PPG last season.
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Slight update in Keyshawn Hall case. NCAA sent letter to judge, claiming Hall signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Heat. His attorney responded with proof he had not, including a letter from the Heat. Decision on his injunction can come at any time. #sjubb
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Hearing on Joe Pinion & Derek Simpson has concluded, looking for a TRO to become eligible.
Judge Melissa DuBose says she "understands lives are in limbo while this Court makes a decision...we'll come up with a ruling expeditiously."
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𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: Tyson Chandler II, the son of former NBA Champion Tyson Chandler, tells @247Sports he has committed to #Butler.
"I believe it’s a perfect fit for my development and an opportunity to show my game."
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Creighton makes 14 three-point shots in an 83-80 win over Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum.
Tamin Lipsey DNP for the Clones.
Jays had 14 assists to 19 turnovers in the win.
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“Every hooper would love to play this way.”
Providence lost Dink Pate earlier in the week and played without two mainstays of its backcourt.
No matter, the Friars rolled over Pitt, 87-64, showing off their potential depth in the process.
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After withdrawing from PC a day ago, Dink Pate was in attendance for the Friars first exhibition game at the AMP.
Pate loving the "Free Dink Pate" chants as he watches the team he's practiced with all summer/fall from the stands.
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Friars with a dismantling of Pittsburgh, 87-64, at the AMP. Impressive stuff from a group without Devin Vanterpool and Ryan Sabol.
Contributions up and down the roster, with Arrinten Page hitting four 3-pointers (16 points), Ryan Mela shooting 5-7 and 3-4 from 3 (15 points), and Miles Byrd finishing with 17 points, 7 boards, 3 assists, 5 blocks, and 2 steals.
Really nice lifts from Jacob Bannarbie (6 and 6 in 12 minutes) and Leonard Marangon (8 points, 2-5 from three, 2 steals) in 13 minutes.