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  Waiting for Ledo

  April 9, 2013 / GO FRIARS

  “Waiting for Godot,” is an absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, where the characters wait endlessly and in vain for the arrival of someone named Godot. Despite the fact that the PC Friars just finished their most successful season in years, there remains a sentiment in Friartown of “Waiting for Ledo” – mainly because the subject of PC fans impatience is such an exciting basketball talent that it would not be absurd for him to be a 1st round NBA draft pick this year – without ever [...]

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  Season Ends for Friars in Waco

  March 28, 2013 / GO FRIARS

  The Providence College Friars were defeated by the Baylor Bears, 79-68, in the NIT Quarterfinals in Waco, Texas. The Friars were paced by their veteran players as Bryce Cotton, senior Vincent Council and junior Kadeem Batts all scored 20 or more points in the game. Baylor built an eight-point lead with 7:14 remaining in the half when the Friars went on an 18-10 run to close the half tied at 38-38. Cotton fueled the run as he scored 14 points [...]

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  Friars Win! 77-68 Over Robert Morris in the NIT

  March 26, 2013 / GO FRIARS

  The Providence College men’s basketball team defeated Robert Morris, 77-68, in the second round of the NIT on Monday, March 25 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. Sophomore LaDontae Henton’s  21 points led all scorers; while junior Bryce Cotton added 20 points. The Friars won the rebound battle, 43-18, to overcome the Colonials 11-for-25 performance from the three point line. With the victory, the Friars advance to the third round of the NIT to play at Baylor on [...]

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  PC’s Cooley Talks About His First Postseason Win

  March 21, 2013 / GO FRIARS

  Vin Parise talks with PC Coach Ed Cooley after the coach’s first postseason win over Charlotte, 75-66, in the first round of the NIT at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. on Wednesday. Bryce Cotton finished last night’s with a game-high 25 points. Kris Dunn had a career-high 14 points with nine rebounds and six assists. He also tied his career-high steals with four. .

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  URI recruiting success creates high hopes for next year

  March 19, 2013 / RAMS, RECRUITING, Uncategorized

  Cox Sports Recuiting Insider Adam Finkelstein gives us a hopeful forecast for Dan Hurley’s URI Rams next season, with E.C. Matthews and Hasaan Martin as notable recruiting coups for Hurley. E.C. Matthews is a 6-4, 180 lb. point guard who led his Romulus High School to a 22-3 record while earning All State honors. “We are incredibly excited to add E.C. to our program,” said URI Coach Dan Hurley. “We expect him to be one of the top freshman guards [...]

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  Frank Carpano & Vin Parise Recap the Friars loss

  March 13, 2013 / GO FRIARS

  OSN’s Frank Carpano and Vin Parise give the post-mortem on the Friars loss to Cincinnati.

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  Cooley Post Game Press Conference

  March 13, 2013 / GO FRIARS

  PC Friar Coach Ed Cooley gives his post game remarks following the Providence College basketball team’s 61-44 loss to the hands of the Cincinnati Bearcats in their last “Old Big East” Tournament game.

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  Fr. Shanley talks Big East in NYC

  March 13, 2013 / GO FRIARS

  Providence College President Rev.Brian Shanley talks with OSN’s Frank Carpano from PJ Clarke’s in advance of the Big East Tournament. Father Shanley shares his views on the “new” Big East and what it means for Providence College and the other schools joining the new conference.

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  Cooley in NYC: Friars are “raring to go”

  March 13, 2013 / GO FRIARS

  Cox Sports Big East Insider Vin Parise talked to PC Basketball Coach Ed Cooley at PJ Clarke’s Tuesday evening, as the 1st round matchup with Cincinnati approaches. The Friars, 8th seed in the Big East tourney, are ready for something big to happen tomorrow at 12 Noon in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. For the Friars, “big” means, at the very least, getting by the first round of the tournament. In the last 9 years, the Friars have lasted [...]

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  Friars All Access OT – Week 7

  March 5, 2013 / GO FRIARS

  After Friars All Access ends for our TV viewers, Coach Cooley and Vin Parise carry on their conversations into OT for our followers on Cox Sports Online. The two discuss the Dunkin Donuts center and how appreciative the Friars are of their fan base. Catch Friars All Access Thursday at 7pm, Sunday at 7pm and Monday at 8pm.

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