Tom Harkness

URI '22. Big East Film Room and Friar Podcast contributor. Coverer of college basketball (Friars, Rams, Bears, Bulldogs- and everywhere in between!)

[Joe Arruda @joearruda9]

Update from UConn: Nik Khamenia will have surgery on his left foot in the coming days. He will be reevaluated in 6-8 weeks.

[Kevin Farrahar @Kevin_Farrahar]

Asked Bryan Hodgson about Ryan Sabol's limited PT since returning from his shoulder injury. Here's what he said.

“He sprained a joint in his shoulder. It’s a pretty painful injury and it set him back for a good bit of time — almost two weeks of practice.”

“At this level, when you miss two weeks of practice it takes a toll on you. I think he got himself a little out of rhythm by missing that amount of practices. I still think he’s a little hesitant to get hit there, although he’s healthy. It’s just human nature. I think you’ll see him really evolve for us as we continue. I think we’ve got to do a better job, as a staff, on the offensive side of the ball putting him in a better position to score the basketball.”

[Joe Tipton @JoeTipton]

NEWS: 4⭐️ Jack Thelen, a 7-foot-1 center, has committed to UConn, he told @Rivals.

The former Wisconsin commit is ranked No. 88 nationally in the 2027 class, according to Rivals.

https://t.co/6NuwyCbuGN

[Tom Harkness @THarknessStats]

They traded an injured, undersized IT to a LeBron-led Cavs team for Kyrie freaking Irving. Oh, and Isaiah works for the Celtics as a scout now.

Such a tired, lazy narrative.

[Joon Lee @joonlee]

The Celtics have a history of being callous to stars.

Traded Isaiah Thomas after he carried the team in the playoffs while injured right after his sister died.

Jaylen Brown is justified in his anger towards the Celtics.

Sad to see where his relationship with Jayson Tatum is.

[Kevin Farrahar @Kevin_Farrahar]

Recapping last night from the AMP, as Bryan Hodgson lists out some shortcomings, Devin Vanterpool says hello, Clyde Walters provides a lift, and injures keep creeping up.

https://t.co/mPlJV8MCth

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Postgame coverage for Providence- and all Big East teams- can now be found on our official site, @BigEastFilmRoom

Drop a follow if you haven’t already!

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Bryan Hodgson’s opening statement postgame as Providence defeats Bryant, 78-55:

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Bryan Hodgson’s opening statement postgame as Providence defeats Bryant, 78-55:

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Jamion Christian postgame:

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Hoyas needed all of Vince Iwuchukwu's 28 and 13 to avoid disaster.

Jaland Lowe with 15 assists.

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Providence wins the paint battle, 44-24. Led for 38:17 of game time; never trailed. 20 assists (16 turnovers); 25 TO’s for Bryant.

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FINAL: Providence 78, Bryant 55

Friars back in the win column thanks to 21 from Devin Vanterpool (8-17 FG), 19 for Malik Mack (8-14 FG), and 12 PTS/ 7 REB/ 5 AST/ 4 STL for Miles Byrd

Duane Thompson with 15 for Bryant

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Very impressive minutes for Clyde Walters tonight: 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and hasn't missed a shot.

He's changed the tone of this one.
#pcbb #friars

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HALFTIME: Providence 38, Bryant 25

Sneaky close 1H. Bulldogs had it within a possession (20-18) before PC closes on an 18-7 run.

Miles Byrd leads all scorers with 12; Duane Thompson has 10 for Bryant.

#pcbb #friars

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Devin Vanterpool splashes home a wing trey- 30-18 Friars, 4:11 to play in the first half.

Took a bit for PC to get going, but it’s now a 10-0 run for the hosts over the last :56 seconds.

#pcbb #friars

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12-6 Friars at the under-12.

Slow start for each offense- Friars 4/10 FG, Bryant 2/9. Miles Byrd leads all scorers with 10.

#pcbb #friars

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Starters for Providence vs. Bryant:

Malik Mack, Devin Vanterpool, Miles Byrd, Leonardo Marangon, and Jacob Bannarbie for PC

Bryant rolling with Ty Tabales, Roo Behar, Andre Pasha, Onyx Nnani, and Keegan Harvey

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Providence (1-1) back home to welcome Bryant (1-2) at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Friars looking to bounce back from their 67-58 loss to Nebraska on Saturday. @Kevin_Farrahar and @THarknessStats are on site:

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Here’s Page and Mela with Joe Pinion and Derek Simpson pregame — the latter two had a second eligibility hearing earlier today:

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Friars down two bigs and a wing. Ryan Mela (lower leg), Arrinten Page (leg), and Samson Aletan (illness) all out per @PCAthletics

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Big East with three of the top 11 players in 2027: Uvwo, Page, snd Bowman

[David Borges @DaveBorges]

Nik Khamenia will NOT return to tonight's game.