ESPN and Scout.com released their updated recruit rankings for the class of 2016 after the summer grassroots season and now it’s time for Rivals to follow suit. ESPN and Scout had differing views on most of the Providence recruits within their Top 100’s. Rivals’ rankings mirror those of ESPN with Wenyen Gabriel jumping from the 80’s to 17. There is also a Friar recruit who is visiting Providence in October that is making his debut in Rivals’ Top 150 in Maliek White and Kevin Marfo rounds out the Top 150 in the final slot. Providence is visiting him at his school on September 9th.
With the first live period beginning on Friday it makes sense that Rivals would want to update their rankings for the class of 2016. That class is now the focus for most schools now that the 2014-15 season has been put to bed officially. Providence only currently has 1 open scholarship for the class of 2016 but that could change depending on Kris Dunn’s decision and any other player movements that could occur between now and the fall of 2016.
Friartown is coming to Boston! The Providence College Greater Boston Alumni Club is sponsoring a meet-up prior to the Providence College vs. Boston College men’s basketball game. You and your family are invited to connect with fellow alumni, parents and friends to learn more about the exciting endeavors taking place in Friartown!Please note that this is an informal gathering; we ask that you RSVP so we can let the restaurant know how many fans to expect.For those interested in attending the basketball game the allotment of game tickets from Providence College for the PC vs. BC game is currently SOLD OUT. Please contact the BC ticket office for availability at 617-552-4622. Tickets are $20 a piece.
The Providence College Club of New York invites you to join fellow Friars for this year’s New York Christmas party & game watch at Stout. Don’t miss a fun night filled with Christmas spirit, food, drink, and music provided by the Como Brothers Band. Tickets include food and a hosted bar from 8:30-11:30 PM.7:00 PM Men’s Basketball Game Watch
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Cash Bar8:00 PM Registration for Christmas Party
Hosted bar 8:30 – 11:30 PMTicket Prices: $50 Registration (Nov. 21 – Dec. 1) $55 Walk-in (Dec. 5)
Please join the New Haven Club of Providence College in celebrating the holiday season at our annual Christmas Party.Cost for dinner is $35.00 per person. This includes a full family style dinner, dessert, wine, and coffee/tea. There will be a cash bar available.Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.Make checks payable to “New Haven Club of PC” and please mail payments to:
Don DiLauro
770 N. Greenbrier Dr.
Orange, CT 06477Any questions? Please contact Don at 203-795-0610 or at dilauros@optonline.net
Eric Bossi from Rivals updated their class of 2016 rankings with a new top 150. While Providence still has a couple open scholarships in the class of 2015, Ed Cooley and his staff have offered/shown interest in a number of highly ranked players in the class of 2016.
Chris Torello posted a “Mini” FriarPOD last night. It’s 25 minutes long and he discusses recruiting for the remaining spots in 2014 as well as 2015. He also talks about the returning players and what he expects them to do this upcoming season.
Former Friar Brandon Austin has reportedly been suspended from the basketball team at Oregon along with 2 other players and will leave the school after rape allegations
Brice Kofane has made his decision on where he will spend his last year of eligibility next season after graduation from Providence in May. That 5th year will be spent at Monmouth in the MAAC conference. He will join 2 other players from the class of 2014 for the Hawks including a player PC looked at in Austin Tilghman who is the “brother” of incoming PC big man Ben Bentil.
In 78 career games, Kofane averaged 1.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg and nearly a block/game.
Kofane will be immediately eligible and have one year of eligibility.
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