The Friar Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bill Ricci
Podcast by Bill Ricci about the Providence Friars Men's Basketball Team and all things Rhode Island.
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Billy and Ted discuss Marcus Scott's story, the 2026-27 roster and Ted's PC Team that he thinks could go 32-0
Billy, Kevin and Tom discuss the Non-Conference schedule release, Billy breaking Alpha Diallo to the Denver Nuggets and the Friar performances in Summer League.
Billy sits down with 2014 Big East Tournament Champion Tyler Harris to discuss his time at PC, winning Big East in 2014 and his time as a pro hooper overseas including a legandary run in Qatar.
Billy sits down with Friar Big East Regular Season Champion Ed Croswell. They discuss Ed's path to PC, his time as a Friar and finding a home in Italy as a professional.
Billy and Kevin discuss the induction of Bryce Cotton and John Linehan into the PC Athletics Hall of Fame
the Bryan Hodgson interview on the Field of 68. In Part 2: Billy sits down with Dealin Ducks founders Mark McPherson '14 and Nick Boylan '14 where they discuss entrepreneurship, why they partnered with us/the Friar community and their takes on the Friars offseason additions.
Providence's new coaching staff is going to work in the transfer portal. Billy and Kevin break down all aspects of the Friars' portal class, digging into the numbers and potential impact.
Billy, Kev and Tom talk about Byrd, Pate, Hightower and Kim English's new destination on our First Edition of 2026 Portal Madness
The transfer portal is upon us and Billy and Kevin break down the news of Ryan Mela staying, Jamier Jones and Oswin Erhunmwunse departing, some former USF players to keep an eye on, and dig into Bryan Hodgson's analytical approach.
Billy sits down for a conversation with Adam Finkelstein Director of Scouting at CBS Sports. On the PC head coaching job, the top candidates and the current returning players on the PC roster.
The Kim English era is coming to an end after year three, and the guys welcome Ted Bancroft back to the show to talk through English's tenure, what's ahead for Providence, and so much more.
Billy and Tom Harkness discuss the Xavier win, Jaylin Sellers continued rise and preview the Friars trip to Omaha.
Bryce Hopkins returned to Providence and all hell broke loose. The guys break it all down.
Following consecutive wins over Butler and DePaul at home, there's a bit more intrigue as Providence heads to Seton Hall on Wednesday night before returning to play St. John's. The guys take a look at the Friars' wins, Oswin Erhunmwunse's step forward, Jaylin Sellers winning Big East Player of the Week, and more.
Billy and Kevin discuss the misery that was Saturday's game against Georgetown and what the future holds
Billy, Kev and special guest Tom Harkness discuss how the impossible happened in the Marquette loss and what to expect against Georgetown
Following an encouraging week, Providence took a huge step backwards at Xavier. Breaking down what fell apart, season-long defensive shortcomings, and what's. next as Villanova comes to town.
After two weeks away, Providence returned to the floor with a rousing victory over St. John's at Madison Square Garden. We break down all facets of the game -- including Jamier Jones and Stefan Vaaks stepping up, lineup and strategic changes, Bryce Hopkins' challenging day, a Friartown takeover, and so much more.
Billy reunites with Noah Horchler to talk his PC career, the Big East Regular Season Championship, the Sweet 16 run and playing professionally in Greece
Following a tough loss to Seton Hall with challenging games against St. John's and UConn ahead, Providence is in a difficult spot as they close 2025. Billy and Kevin breakdown what's going wrong and if a turnaround is realistic.
PC Big Man great Randall Hanke stops by to discuss why URI is still little brother in Rhode Island College Basketball, how PC is improving offensively and defensively and what the Friars need to do to kick-off Big East play in the win column
Billy, Kevin and Tom Harkness of Rhody Vault discuss the FDU Win, The State of the Friars at 5-4, what makes the PC/URI Rivalry so special and Saturday's game preview
Billy and Ted discuss the Penn State win, Oswin Block Party, Vaaks in the Clutch and Wisco
Billy and Danny aka Friartown Mayor discuss: The Colorado Loss, Defensive Identity, The Freshman Hot Start, Edwards and Sellers, UNH Rebound
Billy and Kevin are joined by Ted Bancroft following an overtime heartbreaker at Mohegan Sun. They break down the first week of the season, take a look ahead, and remember Friar great Lenny Wilkens.
As the 2025-26 season tips off, Steve returns to the show and talks about the changing landscape in college sports, how Providence has positioned itself to build the best roster possible, the impact Friars athletics has in Rhode Island, NCAA Tournament expansion, and more.
The start of the 2025–26 season is almost upon us. Billy and Kevin take stock of Providence's two exhibition games, including the strong play of Duncan Powell and freshman Jamier Jones. The guys also talk about their biggest concerns heading into the season, what they feel most confident about, and what they'd like to see against Holy Cross in Monday's opener.
Business is picking up in Friartown. Kevin is fresh off his visit to Pittsburgh to get a first look at the Friars, while Providence was picked to finish fourth during Big East Media Day on Tuesday. Billy and Kev share Pitt impressions and talk through the outcomes of Media Day.
Billy and Kev break down the recent commitment of top 2026 recruit Aiden Derkack, Kevin's upcoming trip to Pittsburgh to see the Friars' exhibition game, and the narrative of the Big East being UConn/St. John's, and everyone else.
We welcome former Friar Ted Bancroft back to the show and talk about what's next for Ryan Mela and Oswin Erhunmwunse as sophomores, share thoughts on the visit of five star guard Caleb Holt, get into expectations/hopes for the Friars offensively this year, and make a few predictions along the way.
The is a fun one. Mike and BOC from The Providence Crier join The Friar Podcast for a full breakdown of the 2025–26 Friars. From cautious optimism to recruiting buzz, breakout players to buy-or-sell predictions, we cover it all.This episode dives into preseason expectations, potential sleepers, and what needs to improve for Providence to make a tournament push. Plus: favorite Friar glue guys, all-time games at the AMP, and our go-to Rhode Island restaurants.A must-listen for Friar fans heading into the new season.
Billy and Kevin are joined by new Providence assistant Bryan Tibaldi. They discuss impressions of the team during summer practices and Tibaldi's journey -- which has included stints with Michigan State, DePaul, the Chicago Bulls, and most recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers. He talks about his relationship with Kim English from their days at Missouri, growing up the son of basketball coaches, how coaching in the G League helped him grow, and more.
Billy welcomed PC sophomore Nilavan Daniels to the show. Nil detailed his journey from famed Chaminade in St. Louis to Link Year Prep and now Friartown. He also talked about next year's team having something to prove, reflected on his freshman year, and touched on the significance of being an Indian American D1 basketball player.
This jam-packed episode includes an interview with new Providence point guard Daquan Davis, a look at the non-conference portion of the schedule, impressions after seeing the new-look Friars, and much more.
Jason Edwards joins the show to talk about the upcoming season, and his mission to restore Providence's winning ways. The engaging Edwards also touches on his basketball journey, building relationships with his new teammates, growing up in Atlanta in much more.
Billy and Kev welcome Providence freshman Jaylen Harrell after he just arrived at campus. Plus, the guys share their excitement over Ryan Gomes' return, and talk about the recent media appearance of Kim English and Steve Napolillo.
We caught up with Oswin Erhunmwunse during his trip home to Nigeria. Oswin talked about being back home, how he sees his game evolving as a sophomore at Providence, taking on a leadership role after the departure of some veterans, and much more.
Duncan Powell is a Friar. Bill and Kevin talk about what Powell brings to the Providence frontcourt, break down potential lineups next year, and share which portal additions are most likely to succeed in their roles.
Billy and Kevin talk through one of the craziest recruiting days in Friar history, with breakdowns of Jason Edwards, Jaylin Sellers, Stefan Vaaks and much more.
Bryce Hopkins is gone (to St. John's), but Daquan Davis and Cole Hargrove are in. Bill, Ted and Kev break down the latest on the transfer portal, share thoughts on Hopkins' commitment to St. John's, and talk through some other potential targets. What will Davis and Hargrove bring?
The transfer portal is open and Billy and Kev have you covered on all the latest comings and goings. They break down each of the transfers out of Providence, what each of the returnees will bring, and talk about players to keep an eye on in the portal.
With the Big East Tournament tipping off tomorrow, Billy and Kev preview PC and Butler, talk about a pair of Friar freshmen making the Big East All-Freshman team, and share their thoughts on who is set to do damage in the New York this week.
Billy welcomes Ted Bancroft back to the pod as they break down an impressive win against Villanova, and equally frustrating loss at Georgetown, and take a peak ahead at the rest of the Friars' remaining schedule.
Kim English gets ejected for... not much. Plus, Billy and Kevin break down the Xavier game and the remaining weeks of a season that is slipping away for the Friars.
We're excited to welcome Ted Bancroft back to the show, as we break down Providence's wins over Georgetown and Seton Hall, and take a look ahead at St. John's. Who do we want taking a shot in the last second? Who is the real president of the Oswin fan club? Which player is Providence's X-factor going forward? We cover those topics and a lot more in this latest pod.
Billy and Kevin are back and this time they are talking about Ed Cooley's second visit to Providence as head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas. They break down what to expect on Saturday and how the Hoyas have been able to take a step forward. They also talk about Kevin's trip to Philadelphia to see PC at Villanova and recent impressions of 2025 PC commit Jaylen Harrell.
Billy and Kevin share takeaways from a tough loss in Storrs, dig deeper into the Big East (including Georgetown's hot start), and preview Providence's upcoming game against Butler.
Ticket Gaines makes his second appearance on the show, and he shares an update on his first season of professional ball in Europe and talks about his experience playing for Kim English and at Providence last year.
With the Friars in desperate need of a win, and set to welcome Rick Pitino to town on Friday, we break down what went wrong at Mohegan Sun and how PC can right the ship.
Billy and Kevin talk about their experiences at the Ryan Center -- taking a look at how the Rams pulled it out, what went wrong for the Friars, and breaking down where Providence goes from here.
Ted Bancroft makes his return to The Friar Podcast and we are talking Battle 4 Atlantis, Redemption Week, and why Providence was so good at stopping mini-losing streaks during Ted's time on the team. We also give a shout-out to PC great Bryce Cotton after his ridiculous 59-point game last week.
Welcome to Feast Week! Bill and Kevin get you ready for Providence’s opener in the Battle 4 Atlantis against Oklahoma with a look at the Sooners, as well as our thoughts on Bryce Hopkins’ return, the play of Jayden Pierre and Wesley Cardet, questions surrounding Jabri Abdur-Rahim and the Friar centers, and much more.
Billy and Kev are back and share their impressions through the first two games of the season.
Bill and Kevin welcome back Providence Head Coach Kim English and Athletic Director Steve Napolillo to talk about the upcoming 2024-25 season, English's impressions of the roster to date, and a number of other topics related to PC athletics and the Big East.
With the start of the season just over two weeks away, Bill and Kevin break down all 11 teams in the Big East Conference.
Bill and Kevin welcome Friar freshman Oswin Erhunmwunse on the latest episode. Oswin talks about growing up in Nigeria, adjusting to life in the US, fighting his way back from shoulder surgery, what he loves about this Providence team, the bond he made with the staff, and more.If you missed it, you can also check out our player preview of Oswin: https://friarbasketball.substack.com/p/player-preview-series-the-dynamic
Bill and Kev are joined by Christ Essandoko, who details his basketball journey from France to the United States, and his roundabout route to Providence College. Christ talks about playing alongside Victor Wembanyama as a teenager, Kim English's aggressive recruiting pitch, how PC's three-headed monster at center is coming together, and more!
Bill talks with Jalen Lindsey to get his thoughts on the direction of the program under Kim English, how NIL is changing the game, and to talk about some of the key players on the 2024-25 Friars.
Bill Ricci and PC assistant Dennis Felton sat down to discuss Dennis' career as a college coach and in the NBA. They also talk about Dennis' return to Providence, earning the trust of Devin Carter after taking over at PC, what makes Kim English special, and go in-depth on the 2024-25 roster.
Devin Carter is a Sacramento King. Billy and Kevin react to the news of Carter going #13 overall to the Kings, his fit in Sacramento, as well as taking a look at where other Big East players landed. They also talk about the recently released non-conference schedule.
Billy and Kevin talk about impressions of the incoming transfers and freshman Ryan Mela, share takeaways from the conference call the Friar Family Collective hosted with Kim English, Jayden Pierre, and Corey Floyd, as well as talk about Big East winners and losers in the transfer portal.
Bill and Kev are back and they are talking about Providence's four-man transfer portal class after Kim English and his staff moved quickly to identify and land their priority targets.
In this jam-packed episode of The Friar Podcast, Bill and Kevin wrap up the 2023-24 season, and dig deep into the offseason -- with looks into players who have departed, transfer portal names to keep an eye on, and how Kim English and his staff will look to rebuild the roster in the offseason. Plus, Devin Carter's draft stock, most intriguing players on next year's roster, and more!
It's Big East Tournament week and we are previewing what's ahead for the Friars. Bill and Kevin also take a look back on the highs and lows of the regular season, Friars receiving Big East honors, and more.
Providence legend Ernie DiGregorio joins Bill to talk about all facets of his great career, and to discuss his new book "Star with a Broken Heart"
Billy and Kevin break down all facets of Ed Cooley's return and Providence's matchup with Georgetown, plus they preview the upcoming games with UConn and Villanova.
The return of Ed Cooley to Providence is just two days away. Billy and Kev talk about an unprecedented game on Saturday, share their thoughts on PC/Seton Hall, what to look for from the Friars in the coming weeks, and appreciate the amazing play of Devin Carter.
Bill and Kevin break down Saturday's loss to Creighton, take a look at St. John's, and share how they think Providence can win in a post-Bryce Hopkins world.
Bill and Kev break down the Friars' win over #6 Marquette, preview Saturday's PC/Butler game, and then talk with Providence Athletic Director Steve Napolillo. Steve shares his thoughts on Kim English's first season at PC, the school's latest NIL efforts, Thursday's announcement of a transformational $5 million commitment, and much more.
Providence graduate student Ticket Gaines joins the show to talk about a basketball journey that has taken him from Buffalo to Hargrave Military Academy to Tennessee, George Mason, and now Providence. Hear Gaines talk about his experience at Providence to date, his insight into some of the bigger games this year, his relationship with Kim English, and much more.
Billy and Kev are back with the start of a new tradition, reviewing the annual fan survey on friar.basketball.substack.com! We review topics including how far will PC go this season, who are the fans most excited to see, and do fans dislike Dan Hurley or Jeff Goodman more?
Billy and Kevin are back with a look at the Friars a little less than a month away from the 2023-24 season. The guys cover the George Mason transfers, incoming recruits and the impact Garwey will have.
Kevin sits down with Josh Oduro to talk more about the transition into Providence College, his time under Kim English, and his excitement for Friar Basketball.
The final episode of the 2013-2014 Friar Podcast series has it all covered: "The Shot," Bryce Cotton's magical postseason run, heartbreak against North Carolina, and a legacy that will last for decades to come. Heart & Soul...Big East Champs!
Billy and Kevin sit down in person to talk with Friar Basketball Head Coach Kim English and Friar Athletic Director Steve Napolillo.
Bill and Kevin sit down with current PC guard Corey Floyd Jr. where we chop it up about CFJs transfer to PC, his Freshman year experiences, his decision to stay at PC and his excitement to expand his role and have a successful 2023-2024 season.
Kevin and Billy chop it up with the “Three and D King” Jalen Lindsey about being the #32 recruit in the nation coming out of high school as well as the pressure Jalen faced as an upper class-men and his 30 point performance at MSG after Kris Dunn and Ben Bentil left the program.
Billy sits down with the Former MC of Friar Basketball, Harry Grigsby aka Jon Hope (stage name). Harry is an artist and entrepreneur who owns his own non-profit (Hope Scholars), his own clothing brand (Hope Signature Collection), and has his own media company (Zayn Butler Media Group). Billy would like to personally thank Harry for coming on and being the voice of the Friar in-game experience for well over a decade!
Carson Desrosiers & Ted Bancroft stop by the Pod to talk all things PC Basketball. The end of the 22-23 season, Ed Cooley's Exit, Georgetown vs. PC as a college basketball job and how Kim English has done thus far as head coach.
Kevin and Billy team up in an emergency episode of the Friar Podcast to discuss the Ed Cooley departure and the strong likelihood of Kim English assuming the next head coaching role of the Providence Friars. You will not want to miss this one!
Former Friar Forward Ben Bentil joins the Podcast, where he discusses his unique story of how he ended up at PC, his time as a Friar, his decision to declare for the NBA draft and his time as a pro in the NBA/G-League/Overseas.
In Episode 3 of the Friar Pod Series, Kev and Billy discuss the back half of the Big East schedule leading into the Big East tournament. This is really where things start to come together for these Friars and the glimpses of greatness show.
Billy and Kevin are back with episode two of the Friar Pod Series. This episode breaks down the first half of the season into the start of Big East play. A hot start, a Kentucky matchup in New York and an unfortunate injury are all part of the Friars first chapter of the 2013-2014 season.
Friarbasketball.com and the Friar Podcast have yet again partnered to bring Providence fans a second Friar Podcast Series, bringing you back to the 2013-2014 season. This four-part series follows the Friars throughout their amazing run to become Big East champions.
The Friar Pod Series is hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar. Produced and Edited by Justin Kanka.
Billy and Kevin are back with a Season Preview for the 2022-2023 Providence Friars, with thoughts on the pre-season play, the transfers and key games to mark on your calendars.
Al "The Closer" Durham joins the podcast to talk about his journey that led him to becoming a Friar, how he ended up with his strong feel for the game, and how much this Sweet 16 run meant to his basketball career.
Al Twitter: twitter.com/aldurham01 Al Instagram: www.Instagram.com/aldurham01 Our Twitter: twitter.com/FriarPodcast Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/friarpodcast/
Friar 3-Point Snipper and Roxbury, MA native AJ Reeves joins the podcast to discuss his Friar career as a whole, how he became "Big Shot A" and plays the first ever installment of "Friar Word Association" with some of his former and current teammates .
AJ Twitter: twitter.com/ajreeves11 AJ Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ajreeves11 Our Twitter: twitter.com/FriarPodcast Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/friarpodcast/
Friar 6th Man of the Year and 2nd Team Big East Point Guard Jared Bynum joins the podcast to discuss how he ended up in Friartown, what he worked on in the off-season that led to his breakout year for the Friars in 2021-22 and how Rhode Island has the worst roads in the country...
Jared Twitter: twitter.com/jbdimes3 Jared Instagram: www.Instagram.com/jared.bynum Our Twitter: twitter.com/FriarPodcast Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/friarpodcast/
Friar Center/Forward Clifton "Clif" Moore joins the Podcast to discuss his recent commitment to the Friars as a graduate transfer. Clif chats with Kevin and I about the transfer portal as a whole, his experience playing for a multitude of college coaches and how Ed Cooley is "The Mayor of Friartown."
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Friar Commit, 6'4 Combo Guard NorQuante "Quante" Berry joins the Podcast to discuss his recruitment and excitement to join the Friars for the 2022-2023 season. Hailing from Cleveland, TN, Quante touches upon the competition of playing within the North Carolina prep circuit, his relationship with fellow friar commit Christ Essandoko, and how Ed Cooley always kept it real with him during his recruitment.
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Twenty-one year Athletic Director of Providence Athletics joins the pod to discuss this year's magical run in Men's basketball, how changing the mindset in Friartown was most important to the success, and how his relationship with Ed Cooley has changed both their lives for the better in over a decade working together.
Bob Driscoll Twitter: twitter.com/PCBobDriscoll Our Twitter: twitter.com/FriarPodcast Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/friarpodcast/
Friar 2,000 point scorer, 4 year starter and Big East champ now turned Special Assistant to the Head Coach LaDontae “Buckets” Henton joins the show to talk these 21-22 Friars, what it’s like seeing things from the bench and how he knew when his professional playing career was over that he would return to Friartown.
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Friar Legend and Dad of the Century, Nate Watson Sr. Joins the podcast to discuss Nate’s early life, decision to come to Providence, his experiences playing for the Friars and where he thinks these 2021-22 Friars can go.
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For episode seventeen, we're joined by former guest and Friar media trailblazer Kevin Farrahar of FriarBasketball.com.
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In the fourth, and final, episode of our podseries on the 2003-04 Friars, the players, staff, and cohosts reflect on the challenges Providence faced during its season-ending losing streak. We also take a broader look at what this season meant for Providence basketball at the time, and the individuals who helped PC reach great heights during the season.
We would like to thank Bob Walsh, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, Marcus Douthit, and Ryan Gomes for not only participating in this podcast, but for their candor. Each of our guests were terrific and we truly appreciate it.
The Friar Pod Series was hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar. Produced and Edited by Mike Whalen. Special Thanks once again to Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and Bob Walsh.
There is so much to unpack in this episode. Fresh off of a heartbreaking overtime loss to Texas, Providence suffered an unthinkable defeat at the buzzer to Rutgers before bouncing back with six straight wins. During that stretch the Friars knocked off fourth-ranked UConn on the road... and Jim Calhoun provided a press conference for the ages.
Check out this episode to hear more about how Providence entered March winners of 12 of their previous 14 games and ranked twelfth in the country. The stars of that team will take you through an impressive run through the Big East, but ultimately a season that ended in disappointment. They'll share their thoughts on how a team that had been so resilient and dominant throughout the season ultimately closed out the year on a four game losing streak.
The Friar Pod Series is hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar. Produced and Edited by Mike Whalen. Special Thanks to Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and Bob Walsh.
It didn't take long for Providence to put the rest of the country on notice to begin the 2003-04 season. The Friars opened the season by winning eight of their first nine games, including an exhilarating victory over Illinois in the 2003 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.
During this episode, Billy Ricci and Kevin Farrahar continue their conversations with Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Sheiku Kabba, Donnie McGrath, and Bob Walsh. They discuss the non-conference portion of the schedule, which included the thrilling win over Illinois, taking out an eventual Elite 8 team in Alabama at home, defeating Pete Gillen at Virginia, playing at URI for the first time in over 30 years, and the 8-1 start that set up a classic against Rick Barnes and Texas.
Friar fans will relieve one of the truly great nights in Dunkin Donuts Center history in a behind-the-scenes look at the wild game against the Longhorns.
The Friar Pod Series is hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar. Produced and Edited by Mike Whalen. Special Thanks to Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and Bob Walsh.
Friarbasketball.com and the Friar Podcast have partnered to bring Providence fans a special look back at the 2003-04 season. This four-part podcast series will chronicle the Friars’ rise from middle-of-the-pack Big East team to one that proved it could play with anyone in the country.
The ‘04 Friars are most remembered for being on the cusp of a Big East championship and a potentially deep NCAA Tournament run (they were ranked 12th in the country with a 20-5 record heading into March) before the unthinkable happened -- they lost their final four games of the season.
In episode one of the series, listeners will hear from All-American Ryan Gomes, as well as core members Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and assistant coach Bob Walsh as they provide a behind-the-scenes look at how this roster was constructed and when they started to turn the corner as a program.
The Friar Pod Series is hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar. Produced and Edited by Mike Whalen. Special Thanks to Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and Bob Walsh.
Friars guard and glue guy Junior Lomomba joins the podcast to discuss growing up in Quebec, his many successes in Wisconsin, and his time as a leader on the Providence Friars.
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Rhode Island sports journalist and Friars reporter Kevin McNamara joins the pod to discuss Providence's offseason moves, the 21-22 Friars' potential, and the changing landscapes of both college basketball and sports media.
Kevin's Website: https://kevinmcsports.com/ Kevin's Radio Show: KevinMc Sports Hour - WPRO Kevin's Twitter: twitter.com/kevinmcnamara33 Our Twitter: twitter.com/FriarPodcast Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/friarpodcast/
The Friars' season may be over, but it's still Tourney Time. For Ep 014 of the Friar Podcast, we are joined by the voice of the Big East, John Fanta. We discuss tourney picks, sports media, and the future of the Friars.
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Happy Big East Tournament Day, Friartown. For episode 13, we sat down with the great Kyron Cartwright. He shared his story of growing up in Compton, his experiences playing for PC, and his current career playing professionally overseas for Pheonix Hagen.
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For Episode 12, we are joined by the current Associate Director of Player Development for the Friars: Bob Walsh. Coach Walsh who sits down with us to talk about everything from different approaches to leadership, what it's like working with the PC Friars, and his new book “Entitled to Nothing.”
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For Episode 11 of the Friar Podcast, Jamel “530” Thomas joins the pod. 6th all time in Friar scoring at 1,971 points, part of the illustrious 1997 Elite 8 team and a Providence College Hall of Famer, Jamel speaks about his life in New York, his time playing basketball in Providence, the NBA, and abroad, as well as his new apparel line.
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Friars floor general Vincent Council comes on the pod to discuss his career and success as one of the all time great point guards of Big East History.
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Mike Hopkins, the founder of the PCBB1917 blog, joins the podcast to discuss Friars recruiting, the state of the Providence program within the Big East, and his experience covering the team.
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Marcus Douthit, the defensive tone-setter and interior force of the 2000-2004 Friars, joins the pod to discuss his college career, being drafted by one of the greatest franchises in basketball history, and a stellar career playing basketball overseas, including his international success with the Philippines National Team.
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One of the great fan favorites of the Friar Faithful, Ray Hall, joins the Friar Podcast. He speaks about what brought him from growing up as one of the best players in Colorado to Providence College, battling back from injury, mentoring his teammates, and the energy of the Dunk.
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God Shammgod, one of the greatest dribblers to ever lace up, joins the Friar Podcast for our first 2021 episode. He talks about growing up in New York City, his time as both a player and coach with the Providence Friars, and his current work with the Dallas Mavericks, PUMA, and his local community.
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For episode five, we're joined by Friar media trailblazer Kevin Farrahar of FriarBasketball.com. Kevin discusses the changing media landscape, our expectations for this Friars squad, and how he created and grew a successful website.
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Former Friar great Brian McKenzie joins The Friar Podcast for a discussion about his time on the team, his professional career overseas, and his transition to coaching, training, and mentoring the next generation.
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NBA trainer and lifelong Friar fan Rob McClanaghan joins the podcast to talk about his experiences with the game at the collegiate and professional level. RobMac has done on the court skills training with some of the greatest players to every play the game, including Steph, KD, DRose, KLove, Westbrook, John Wall, and Friar legend Ryan Gomes. You’ll also hear Bill’s thoughts on Providence’s convincing win over TCU to right the ship before the start of Big East play.
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Rhode Island legend and Senior Associate Athletic Director of PC Athletics Steve Napolillo joins Bill to talk all things Friars. Steve and Bill look at some of the exciting things the team is poised to do on the court this season, as well as their excellent work off the court with the A Wish Come True foundation. But first, Bill recaps the Friar's 1-1 start to the season.
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Hello and welcome to Episode 001 of The Friar Podcast! On our inaugural episode, Bill sits down with the indomitable John Rooke, the play by play voice of your Providence Friars. Bill and John take a look at the unique challenges that these 20-21 Friars are facing this season, as well as the extraordinary depth Coach Cooley has to work with this year.
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