The latest news from ScoutFriars.com. ScoutFriars.com is the ultimate fan site covering Providence College athletics. http://providence.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://providence.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 ScoutFriars.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. richardcoren@verizon.net info@scout.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:35:40 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 It’s hard to believe that after fighting for a one point lead with 1:36 to go that Providence would end up losing 84-75 at Alabama. But that is exactly what happened, and so begins the growing pains of a young Friar basketball team. http://providence.scout.com/2/921896.html Steve Hartnett http://providence.scout.com/2/921896.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:33:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence With a new coaching staff, its always to be expected that recruiting will take new directions. And so it is at PC, as Keno Davis and staff make inroads with new prospects. Here is a new database of 2010, 2011 and 2012 prospects that the new staff is pursuing, and there is a national flavor. New names and blurbs will be added as we uncover them. http://providence.scout.com/2/376093.html Friar Insider Staff http://providence.scout.com/2/376093.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:48:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Better to win ugly than lose pretty. That’s got to be the mantra after the Providence College Friars hung on by their fingernails and captured the World Vision Invitational championship with a 79-77 win over a talented Mercer squad from Georgia. http://providence.scout.com/2/920020.html Richard Coren http://providence.scout.com/2/920020.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:47:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence During the course of any season, some wins are of the blowout variety, while others are all about survival. The young Friars experienced a blowout over Bryant on Friday and then barely survived a valiant effort by Bucknell on Saturday, winning 76-65. http://providence.scout.com/2/919732.html Richard Coren http://providence.scout.com/2/919732.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:17:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Is it still exhibition season? It certainly felt that way at the Dunk Friday night as Providence steam rolled Division 1 newbie Bryant College by a score of 96-53. The victory for Providence was the first in three opportunities this weekend in the World Vision Invitational. http://providence.scout.com/2/919580.html Steve Hartnett http://providence.scout.com/2/919580.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:26:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Jamine “Greedy” Peterson waited a long time for last night’s game, as it was his first appearance against another college opponent since March of 2008. He took advantage of it, and along with Marshon Brooks, the two accounted for 41 points in an easy 91-55 exhibition win over Division II Stonehill. http://providence.scout.com/2/917756.html Steve Hartnett http://providence.scout.com/2/917756.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:53:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Providence College kicked off the 2009-10 season with a 97-74 win over Merrimack in a Halloween special played in steamy Alumni Hall. Marshon Brooks, with 33 points, and Bilal Dixon, with 16 points and 15 boards, led the way. http://providence.scout.com/2/914952.html Richard Coren http://providence.scout.com/2/914952.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Providence held its annual Mal Brown scrimmage and about 1500 fans showed up to acquaint themselves with a young and new team. http://providence.scout.com/2/912539.html Richard Coren http://providence.scout.com/2/912539.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:29:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence October 16 marked the first day that college basketball teams were allowed to hold official practices, and most schools choose to tip off their season with Late Nite Madness festivities. Providence College is no different, but what really appealed was the opportunity to take in the first two-hour practice. http://providence.scout.com/2/910157.html Richard Coren http://providence.scout.com/2/910157.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:34:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence With official practice beginning this week and the fall signing period only weeks away, ScoutFriars.com talks with Friar Head Coach Keno Davis about his staff’s increased footprint on the college recruiting landscape over the past year. http://providence.scout.com/2/908682.html Steve Hartnett http://providence.scout.com/2/908682.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:08:00 GMT 0 425 Providence providence With the start of official practice for the college basketball season only weeks away, ScoutFriars.com talks with Friar Head Coach Keno Davis on some topics of interest as fans await the next edition of Providence College basketball. http://providence.scout.com/2/899772.html Steve Hartnett http://providence.scout.com/2/899772.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:54:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence In a move that took some by surprise, Providence College grabbed their third verbal commitment for the Class of 2010 on Labor Day, when explosive guard Joseph Young, from Houston, Texas pledged to join the program. http://providence.scout.com/2/896869.html Richard Coren http://providence.scout.com/2/896869.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:17:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Providence College picked up their second verbal commitment on Friday, as 6’6 power forward Ron Giplaye, from Notre Dame Prep, pledged his allegiance to the Friars. http://providence.scout.com/2/878529.html Richard Coren http://providence.scout.com/2/878529.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:57:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Keno Davis has a year of coaching in the Big East under his belt, but next season will be the first one in which he can coach players that he’s brought in to play his preferred style of basketball. ScoutFriars.com sat down with the Friar head basketball coach for a Q and A that covers everything from the Friar recruits to Coach Davis’ thoughts on installing his up tempo style at Providence. http://providence.scout.com/2/874576.html Steve Hartnett http://providence.scout.com/2/874576.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:07:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence When you are as talented as 6'3 guard Gerard Coleman, you have a lot of options for playing college basketball. But that decision is just one thing on his mind as the 2010 prospect has to juggle school at Tilton Academy, compete in the challenging NEPSAC league, and be a leader on his BABC AAU team for much of the spring and summer. http://providence.scout.com/2/870350.html Steve Hartnett http://providence.scout.com/2/870350.html Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:13:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Keno Davis has a year of coaching in the Big East under his belt, but next season will be the first one in which he can coach players that he’s brought in to play his preferred style of basketball. ScoutFriars.com sat down with the Friar head basketball coach for a Q and A that covers everything from the Friar recruits to Coach Davis’ thoughts on installing his up tempo style at Providence. http://providence.scout.com/2/866166.html Steve Hartnett http://providence.scout.com/2/866166.html Tue, 19 May 2009 23:25:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Gerard Coleman is trying to get used to be the man on his AAU team. So far, so good for Scout.com's No. 64 ranked prospect. http://providence.scout.com/2/864935.html Evan Daniels http://providence.scout.com/2/864935.html Thu, 14 May 2009 12:18:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Providence College hosted its annual end of the year banquet and several hundred die-hard fans gathered at the Rhode Island Convention Center for the festivities. http://providence.scout.com/2/860267.html Richard Coren http://providence.scout.com/2/860267.html Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:53:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Keno Davis has a year of coaching in the Big East under his belt, but next season will be the first one in which he can coach players that he’s brought in to play his preferred style of basketball. ScoutFriars.com sat down with the Friar head basketball coach and covers everything from the incoming Friar recruits to Coach Davis’ thoughts on installing his up tempo style at Providence. http://providence.scout.com/2/859187.html Steve Hartnett http://providence.scout.com/2/859187.html Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:14:00 GMT 1 425 Providence providence Point guard Vincent Council and big man Russ Permenter become the sixth and seventh players to sign this season with Providence College. http://providence.scout.com/2/856876.html Richard Coren http://providence.scout.com/2/856876.html Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:35:00 GMT 0 425 Providence providence