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Providence coach Kim English speaking to reporters

Providence makes final decision on head coach Kim English

The Providence Friars men’s basketball program is making another change at head coach. On Wednesday, word came out that Providence informed Kim English that he would be let go after the season, according to Adam Zagoria of NJ.com. ESPN’s …

Richard Pitino looking on

Richard Pitino had a blunt response amid Providence rumors

Richard Pitino, the son of St. John’s coach and college basketball legend Rick Pitino, is in his first year as the head coach at Xavier. However, rumors have swirled recently that the younger Pitino could have an interest in the Providence job …

Richard Pitino looking on

Richard Pitino could become head coach at his father’s former school

Richard Pitino may quite literally follow in his father’s footsteps with a new job. Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 reported Tuesday that Pitino would “highly consider” leaving his current job at Xavier to take over at Providence. …

Providence and St. John's fighting

Suspended Providence player issues apology after igniting massive brawl

St. John’s defeated Providence 79-69 on Saturday at Amica Pavilion in Providence, R.I. The Big East rivals broke out into a massive brawl in the second half, with seven players getting ejected. Providence forward Duncan Powell had a hard …

Rick Pitino in a suit

Rick Pitino responds to Providence fans after wild fight

St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino had a lot to say about what transpired during his team’s game on Saturday against the Providence Friars at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence,  R.I. The game got a lot of attention for …

Providence and St. John's fighting

Police help break up fight between Providence and St. John’s

A huge fight between the Providence Friars and St. John’s Red Storm required police intervention on Saturday. Tensions came to a head during the second half of Saturday’s game at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. …

Providence coach Kim English speaking to reporters

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. Providence, which finished 21-13 for the year, was not among the 36 teams …

Providence targeting ex-NBA player to be their next head coach

Providence needs a new coach after losing Ed Cooley to Georgetown, and they apparently have their eye on a replacement. CBS Sports college basketball reporter Jon Rothstein reported on Tuesday night that Providence is targeting George Mason coach Kim …

Ed Cooley coaching at Providence

Report reveals where Ed Cooley stands on taking Georgetown job

The Georgetown Hoyas have zeroed in on Ed Cooley as their top head coach candidate, but there are questions about whether Cooley will actually take the job. Providence intends to do everything it can to keep Cooley from leaving, according to Jeff …

Tom Izzo

Five college basketball teams peaking in time for March Madness

College basketball spends four and a half months allowing teams, fans, and media to sort things out. There are debates about the eye test, a full season resume, and what to expect from a team in the future. Some teams, regardless of how they looked …

Roy Williams

5 college basketball teams off to troubling starts

The new year is upon us, giving teams that have come out of the gates slowly are starting to run out of time to make corrections. Conference play for nearly every league in college basketball begins in earnest in the next week or so, with true road …

Ed Cooley pants

Ed Cooley splitting his pants starts new fashion trend at Providence

Providence basketball coach Ed Cooley infamously split his pants during the Big East Tournament final earlier this month, and he likely never imagined the wardrobe malfunction would lead to a full-blown fashion trend. After he ripped his pants, …

Jay Wright praises Providence: ‘You can’t score on them’

Jay Wright knows firsthand just how tough Providence can be, and he pities the team that draws the Friars in the NCAA Tournament. Wright’s Villanova Wildcats defeated Providence 76-66 in overtime on Saturday night to win the Big East …

Paschal Chukwu

Paschal Chukwu reportedly commits to Providence

Providence may be on its way back to being a player in the college basketball world. 7-foot-1 center Paschal Chukwu committed to the Friars on Thursday, according to multiple reports. Chukwu is entering his senior season at Fairfield College Prep …

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