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Kris Dunn, Player News

2016 Naismith Trophy Semifinalists Announced

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The Atlanta Tipoff Club released the names on Wednesday of their semifinalists for the 2016 Naismith Trophy, an award given to the College Player of the Year in Men’s Basketball. The semifinalist list is made up of 10 players. The previous release was a midseason list of 35 players released on February 11th, which was a cut from the 50 names on the early season watch list that was released on December 2nd. Dunn was joined by teammate Ben Bentil and fellow Big East compatriots Trevon Bluiett (Xavier) and Josh Hart (Villanova) on the 35-player midseason list.

The next release from the Atlanta Tipoff Club will be 4 finalists on March 20th. The winner will be announced on April 3rd.

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Game Previews & Recaps

Game Notes & Preview: Providence (20-9, 8-8) vs Creighton (18-11, 9-7) 3/2/16

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Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center – Providence, RI

When: 9:00pm EST

How: CBS Sports Network (Ben Holden & Jordan Cornette with Jon Rothstein)/WEEI 103.7 FM and Friars.com (John Rooke and Joe Hassett)/FriarTV

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General News

Providence Athletics Extends Multimedia Rights Deal with Learfield

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Providence College announced a 10-year extension of their contract with Learfield. The company has been Providence Athletics’ exclusive multimedia rights holder since their acquisition of Nelligan Sports Marketing in February 2014. Bob Driscoll, Providence’s Athletics Director, made the announcement.

“We are excited that we will be continuing our partnership with Learfield,” Driscoll said.  “We believe that Learfield is the industry leader.  Learfield plays an integral role in helping us to generate additional funds to support our student-athletes as they strive for success.”

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Game Previews & Recaps

Game Notes & Preview: Providence (19-8, 7-7) at Seton Hall (19-7, 9-5) 2/25/16

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Where: Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

When: 7:00pm EST

How: FS1 (Tim Brando & Jim Sparnarkel)/WEEI 103.7 FM and Friars.com (John Rooke and Joe Hassett)/FriarTV

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Game Previews & Recaps

Game Notes & Preview: (23) Providence (19-7, 7-6) at (8) Xavier (22-3, 10-3) 2/17/16

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Where: Cintas Center – Cincinnati, OH

When: 7:00pm EST

How: FS1 (Joe Davis & Steve Lavin)/WEEI 103.7 FM and Friars.com (John Rooke and Joe Hassett)/FriarTV

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Game Previews & Recaps

Game Notes & Preview: (20) Providence (18-7, 6-6) vs Georgetown (14-11, 7-5) 2/13/16

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Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center – Providence, RI

When: 12:00pm EST

How: FOX (Joe Davis & Stephen Bardo)/WEEI 103.7 FM and Friars.com (John Rooke and Joe Hassett)/FriarTV

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Kris Dunn, Player News

2016 Naismith Trophy Midseason Watch List Released

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The Atlanta Tipoff Club released their midseason watch list for the 2016 Naismith Trophy, an award given to the College Player of the Year in Men’s Basketball. The midseason list is a pared down listing of the 50 player list released on December 2nd. Kris Dunn was one of the 50 names on the early season watch list and he remains among the 35 players on this midseason release. A new addition to the list if Dunn’s running mate, Ben Bentil. Other Big East players that made the cut are also new additions: Trevon Bluiett (Xavier) and Josh Hart (Villanova)

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