Providence College Men’s Basketball Prepares for Rivalry Game Against Rhode Island
The Providence College Friars are set to face the Rhode Island Rams for the 134th time on December 7, 2024, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Providence leads the series 77-56, including a 32-31 record on the road. In the last 20 matchups, the Friars have secured 14 victories, winning 11 of the last 13 encounters. The most recent game at the AMP on December 2, 2023, saw Providence triumph 84-69. (friars.com)
Key Players and Season Highlights
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Bryce Hopkins: The senior forward has been a standout, earning First Team All-BIG EAST Preseason honors for the second consecutive year. He was also named to the Wooden Award Top 50 Preseason Watch List and the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Men’s College Player of the Year Preseason Watch List. In his season debut against BYU on November 3, Hopkins contributed 16 points and five rebounds. (friars.com)
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Jayden Pierre: The junior guard is averaging 13.0 points per game and leads the team with a 45.1% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. He recorded a career-high 22 points, including five three-pointers, in a game against No. 14/15 Indiana on November 29. (friars.com)
- Jabri Abdur-Rahim: The graduate student guard has been a valuable asset off the bench, scoring 21 points in the win over BYU. This performance marked the fifth time in four seasons that a Friar has scored 20 or more points off the bench. (friars.com)
Team Performance and Coaching
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kim English, the Friars have demonstrated resilience and skill. In his first season, Coach English guided Providence to a 21-14 record, marking the 31st time the program has achieved 20 wins in a season. Notably, the Friars made their 21st appearance in the NIT, their first since 2019. (friars.com)
Looking Ahead
As the Friars prepare to face the Rams, they aim to extend their dominance in the series and continue their strong start to the season. Fans can anticipate an exciting matchup as Providence seeks to build on its recent successes and solidify its position in the BIG EAST Conference.
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