The buzz around Providence is palpable, as the Friars ran through their non-conference schedule at 12-1 and are currently 10th in the AP rankings. Meanwhile, the staff continues to search high and low for quality big men, and Friarbasketball.com has learned of two new names, and the reemergence of two the Friars were linked to previously.
PC is looking into the JUCO ranks at 6’11 riser Akil Douglas of San Jose City
College. Douglas’ stock is beginning to take off after a very strong start to this season, which includes games of 33 points and 14 rebounds and 28 and 14 soon after.