Providence College students raised over $6,000 in a GoFundMe to send their beloved security guard, James, to visit his family in Nigeria, whom he hasn't seen in 11 years. The students organized the fundraiser as a gesture of appreciation for James, who is described as the kindest soul in the building. Their act of kindness serves as a reminder of the positive impact individuals can make through small acts of generosity.
Providence College students were caught trampling over each other before a highly anticipated basketball game against Georgetown, as fans lined up early to welcome back former head coach Ed Cooley. Security struggled to maintain order as tensions ran high due to Cooley's departure from Providence to Georgetown, leading to a hostile atmosphere even before the game began. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy commented on the chaotic scene, while Cooley faced a chorus of boos upon his arrival.
Providence College basketball player Alyn Breed has been accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in an off-campus apartment. He has been charged with using a firearm in a violent crime, carrying a dangerous weapon during the commission of a violent crime, carrying a firearm without a license, unlawful entry of a home, domestic robbery, domestic vandalism, and driving a vehicle without consent of the owner. Breed has been suspended from the team and will not be allowed to participate in any other athletic department-related activities.
Alyn Breed, a member of the Providence College men's basketball team, has been suspended from the team after being charged with numerous firearm offenses, unlawful entry of a home, robbery, vandalism, and taking someone's car without permission, all in connection with an off-campus domestic dispute. The college will follow its student-conduct disciplinary process regarding this matter.
A Providence College basketball player has been suspended from the team after being arrested and charged with carrying a loaded handgun without a license. The player, who has not been named, was stopped by police for a traffic violation and was found to be in possession of the weapon. He has been released on bail and is due to appear in court next month.
Kim English has been named the head men's basketball coach at Providence College, becoming the 16th head coach at the college. English spent the last two seasons as the head coach at George Mason University, where he matched or set Atlantic 10 program bests. He has also worked as an assistant coach at the University of Tulsa, Colorado, and Tennessee. English is known as one of the best recruiters in the country and is a rising star in college basketball.
Providence College is reportedly set to hire Kim English as their next head coach for the men's basketball team, according to sources. English, a former player at the University of Missouri and a current assistant coach at the University of Tennessee, will replace Ed Cooley, who left to become the head coach at Michigan.
Ed Cooley's departure from Providence College to Georgetown has left Friars fans angry for several reasons. Cooley had previously stated that Providence was his dream job, and his departure has cost the team one of its top recruits. The timeline of Cooley's departure has also raised questions about the team's late-season collapse. Additionally, Cooley's move to a rival Big East school is unprecedented, and his departure has left donors and fans disappointed.
Ed Cooley's decision to leave Providence College men's basketball program for Georgetown has upset fans in Rhode Island, as he is the latest talented individual to leave the state. While former governor Gina Raimondo and police chief Hugh Clements moved on to bigger and better things, Cooley's move to Georgetown, a team that has struggled in recent years, is seen as a wrestling heel move. Despite his reverence for the Thompson family and desire to restore pride to the program, fans may need more time to forgive Cooley for leaving.
Providence College men's basketball coach Ed Cooley discusses his team's season and his future plans in a 1-on-1 interview with Sports Director Morey Hershgordon. Cooley's home in East Greenwich has been put up for sale, but it is unclear if this means he will be leaving the college.
