Previews and Predictions: Boston College at Providence

Boston College (5-1, 0-0 ACC) will be hoping to carry some momentum after its come-from-behind win over Colgate in a clash with Providence (4-1, 0-0 Big East) tonight at 5 pm EST. The Friars have been a powerhouse in the northeast recently, making four straight NCAA Tournaments (they technically went out in the First Four last year, but I’d call that a tournament appearance if BC made it and I have no reason to hate Providence basketball). The Friars’ only loss this season has been to #14 Minnesota, and Kenpom currently has them as the 32nd best team in the country. They have impressively well rounded scoring, but led by senior guards Rodney Bullock and Kyron Cartwright. The Eagles will also have to contend with the twin peaks in Nate Watson (6’10” 260 lbs) and Dajour Dickens (7’0” 220 lbs), who provide some exciting (if raw) front court depth for coach Ed Cooley’s squad. Look for the Friars to try and use that interior presence against BC’s improved, yet still vulnerable, group of bigs in Nik Popovic, Johncarlos Reyes, and Luka Kraljevic.

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