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Providence College has told Kim English he will not return as head coach for the 2026-27 season, with athletic director Steve Napolillo not offering a public vote of confidence; the Friars sit 14-16 overall (7-12 Big East) and have missed the NCAA Tournament in English’s three-year tenure, highlighted by a 78-56 loss to Marquette, a season of erratic performances, and fan backlash as a Big East Tournament approaches.
Providence forward Duncan Powell was suspended three games by the Big East after initiating the melee in Saturday’s Providence–St. John’s game, clotheslining Bryce Hopkins and swinging at Dillon Mitchell; six players were ejected, and Powell’s penalty includes an automatic one-game suspension for fighting plus two additional games, as St. John’s won 79-69 to extend its win streak.
A St. John’s–Providence game in Providence erupted into a melee after a hard foul by Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins, prompting a roughly 19-minute delay and police on the court. Powell, Providence’s Jaylin Sellers, St. John’s Dillon Mitchell, Kelvin Odih, Ruben Prey and Lefteris Liotopoulous were ejected, plus Providence’s Jamier Jones, and a Providence fan was kicked out for involvement as the Friars and Red Storm traded blows.
The live score and stats from the NCAA basketball game between the Providence Friars and the Marquette Golden Eagles on March 15, 2024, show the Golden Eagles leading 51-39 in the second half, with notable plays including Oso Ighodaro's two-point shot and defensive rebound, as well as Stevie Mitchell's layup and assist.
The live score and stats from the NCAA basketball game between the Providence Friars and the Creighton Bluejays on March 14, 2024, show a series of plays including missed shots, defensive rebounds, and successful field goals by players from both teams, ultimately resulting in the Friars leading the game with a score of 50-38.
Providence Friars guard Alyn Breed has been suspended from the men's basketball team after being arrested on several charges related to a domestic dispute involving his girlfriend. Police charged Breed with numerous firearm offenses, unlawful entry of a home, robbery, vandalism, and taking a car without permission. The school announced that Breed is suspended indefinitely from the team and will not be allowed to participate in any other athletic department-related activities.
The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Providence Friars 61-53 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Despite a slow start due to rim issues, the Cats were able to secure their first tournament win since 2019 behind dominant performances from Oscar Tshiebwe and Antonio Reeves. Sahvir Wheeler did not play, fueling speculation that he may have played his last game for Kentucky. Tshiebwe made history with a Kentucky NCAA Tournament-record 25 rebounds, while Reeves carried the offense with a game-high 22 points. The East Region is now wide open after top-seeded Purdue lost to 16-seed Fairleigh Dickinson.
The #11-seeded Providence Friars will face the #6-seeded Kentucky Wildcats in the first round of the East Region of the NCAA Tournament. Providence has lost three straight games and has a below-average defense, while Kentucky has won five of their last seven games and has an above-average offense and defense. Kentucky is favored to win by four points, and the total is expected to go over.
The Kentucky Wildcats will face the Providence Friars in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky has a size advantage and must dominate the boards to win. Providence's aggressive style of play looks to draw contact, so Kentucky must defend without fouling. The game's biggest storyline is former Wildcat Bryce Hopkins, who is now averaging 16.1 PPG and 8.5 RPG for Providence. Kentucky is favored to win by 4 points, but both teams have shown inconsistencies throughout the regular season.