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Men’s Basketball BIG EAST Tournament Semifinal Game Notes Vs. No. 10/10 Marquette
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*PC captured the BIG EAST Tournament title in 1994 and 2014.
*PC has posted a 27-40 mark all-time within the BIG EAST Tournament.
*The Friars have posted a 0-1 mark versus Marquette within the BIG EAST Tournament with the one assembly being an 87-66 win by the Golden Eagles within the First Round on March 8, 2011.
*The Friars are 15-23 all-time towards Marquette, together with a 1-1 mark this season.
*The Friars are making their thirteenth look within the BIG EAST Semifinals, sixth within the final 11 years and first since 2022.
*The Friars are the primary No. 7 seed to make the BIG EAST Semifinals since 2017.
*Devin Carter was named BIG EAST Player of the Year on 3/13.
*Devin Carter was named All-BIG EAST First Team, Josh Oduro was named Honorable Mention and Rich Barron was named to the All-Freshman Team on 3/10.
*Devin Carter is the eighth PC participant to seize the BIG EAST scoring title (21.4 ppg in 20 league contests).
*The Friars have earned 20 wins in a season for the thirty first time in 97 seasons of motion.
*Kim English turned the primary Friar Head Coach to win 20 video games in his first season at PC.
*Devin Carter is the one participant within the nation in Division 1 to attain 1,000+ factors, make 100+ steals and block 60+ photographs for the reason that begin of the 2022-23 season – within the final two seasons (65 video games), Carter has 1,053 factors, 115 steals and 66 blocks.
*Devin Carter was 1 of 10 gamers named a Naismith Defensive Player Of The Year Semifinalist on 3/13..
*Devin Carter was 1 of 30 gamers named to the Naismith Player of the Year Midseason Team on 2/15.
*The Friars have a 2-1 file in extra time video games this season, together with 2-0 on the AMP.
*The Friars are 20-2 this season when scoring 71 or extra factors.
*The Friars are 16-1 this season when main at halftime.
*The Friars are 18-1 when outrebounding opponents this season.
*Devin Carter has two video games with 31 factors and 13 rebounds this season — at St. John’s on 1/10 and vs. DePaul on 2/17.
*Of the 13 statistical classes the BIG EAST tracks, Devin Carter is within the top-10 in seven and within the top-15 in 11 of the 13.
*Devin Carter has scored 20 or extra factors 14 instances this season and he has posted 13 double-doubles.
*Devin Carter ranks FIRST within the BIG EAST in scoring (19.5), 2nd in defensive rebounds (7.7), 4th in 3 pt area objective % (.377), third in minutes (35.4), third in rebounding (8.7), 4th in 3 pt FGs made (2.5) and 4th in steals (1.8).
*Josh Oduro recorded a season excessive of 32 pts and 12 rbs in an OT win over No. 19 Creighton on 2/7.
*Josh Oduro has registered 4 video games of 30 + factors in his profession.
*Josh Oduro ranks ninth within the BIG EAST in scoring (16.3), fifth in FG% (.534), fifth in blocks (1.3), sixth in FT% (.823), sixth in defensive rebounds (5.2), sixth in rebounding (7.4) and ninth in offensive reb (2.2).
*Bryce Hopkins will miss the rest of the season with a knee damage which occured versus Seton Hall on 1/3. He averaged 15.5 ppg and eight.6 rpg in 14 video games this season.
Friars Looking To Capture Third BIG EAST Title: In the Friars’ 46-year historical past on the BIG EAST Tournament, the group has captured the BIG EAST Championship title twice – 1994 and 2014. When they captured their first title, the Friars defeated Georgetown, 74-64, on March 13, 1994 within the championship recreation. In 2014, Providence earned a 65-58 win over Creighton within the championship recreation. The Friars additionally reached the BIG EAST title recreation in 2018, the place the group was defeated in extra time by Villanova, 76-66.
Friars To Play No. 10/10 Marquette On March 15: The Friars will play No. 5/5 Marquette on Wednesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. on FS1. Marquette holds a 23-15 edge within the all-time collection with Providence. The groups’ first two conferences have been within the 1963 and 1967 National Invitation Tournaments, with the Friars taking a win in 1963 en path to the title, however the Golden Eagles earned the win in 1967. The groups have met 33 instances since Marquette joined the BIG EAST Conference in 2005-06, with the Friars posting a 12-21 mark. The Friars are 10-6 at residence versus Marquette, 3-14 on the highway and 2-2 in impartial arenas. In the primary assembly this season, the Friars defeated Marquette, 72-57, on December 19, 2023 in Providence. The final time the 2 groups met in Milwaukee, Marquette earned a 91-69 win at Fiserv Forum on February 28, 2024.
Devin Carter Eclipses 600 Points: Junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) has recorded 623 factors this season. He is the primary Friar to attain 600 or extra factors in a season since Ben Bentil registered 738 factors in 35 video games in 2016.
Devin Carter Named BIG EAST Player Of The Year: It was introduced on March 13 that Providence junior Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) was named BIG EAST Player of the Year. It marks the third time ever {that a} Friar has been named BIG EAST Player of the Year. Former Friar Kris Dunn ’16 earned the consideration in 2015 and 2016.
Carter, Oduro And Barron Earn BIG EAST All-League Honors: It was introduced on March 10 that junior Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) and graduate scholar Josh Oduro (Gainesville, Va.) earned All-BIG EAST accolades. Also introduced, freshman Rich Barron (Chicago, Ill.) was named to the BIG EAST All-Freshman Team. Carter was named All-BIG EAST First Team and Oduro earned All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention. Carter, who acquired All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention accolades in 2023, acquired his first All-BIG EAST First Team honor.
Devin Carter First Friar Since 2015-16 To Lead BIG EAST In Scoring: Junior Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) led the BIG EAST in scoring in league motion at 21.4 factors per recreation. Carter turned the eighth Friar all-time to guide the BIG EAST in scoring and first since Ben Bentil (22.9) in 2015-16. Other Friars to guide the league in scoring – LaDontae Henton (20.6) in 2014-15; Bryce Cotton (18.3) in 2012-13; Marshon Brooks (26.0) in 2010-11; Herbert Hill (19.9) in 2006-07; Ryan Gomes (23.2) in 2004-05; and Eric Murdock (27.2) in 1990-91.
Devin Carter Named To Watch List For USBWA All-America And Oscar Robertson Award: It was introduced on February 27 that Providence College junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) was named to the United States Basketball Writers Oscar Robertson National Player of the Year and All-America Watch Lists. The 40 gamers nominated for the Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America consideration shall be positioned on the affiliation’s annual awards poll, which shall be distributed to USBWA members for voting.
Devin Carter Named To Naismith Player Of The Year Midseason Team: It was introduced on February 15 that junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) was considered one of 30 gamers named to the Naismith Player of the Year Midseason Team. Carter ranks first within the BIG EAST in scoring The Naismith Player of the Year Award is offered yearly to probably the most excellent males’s participant who achieves great on-court success. Carter additionally was considered one of 15 gamers named to the the Naismith Defensive Player Of The Year Watchlist on February 7. He joins Zach Edey (Purdue), Tamin Lipsey (Iowa State) and Kevin McCullar (Kansas) as the one gamers on the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist and the Naismith Player of the Year Midseason Team.
Carter Named To The Naismith Defensive Player Of The Year Watchlist: It was introduced on February 7 that junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) was considered one of 15 gamers named to the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist. The Naismith Defensive Player Of The Year is offered yearly to probably the most excellent males’s and girls’s defensive basketball participant who achieves great on-court success.
Friars All-Time Versus Top-25 Teams: The Friars have posted a 133-283 (.320) mark all-time versus top-25 groups, together with a 3-4 mark this season.
Oduro Making His Mark In The BIG EAST: Graduate heart Josh Oduro (Gainesville, Va.) has been making his mark within the BIG EAST this season. Oduro, who ranks ninth within the league in scoring (16.3), additionally ranks fifth within the league in blocked photographs (1.3), fifth in area objective proportion (.534), sixth in free-throw proportion (.823), sixth in defensive rebounds (5.2), sixth in rebounding (7.4) and ninth in offensive rebounds (2.2). He has registered 5 double-doubles this season. Oduro additionally has posted 9 performances with 20 or extra factors, together with a season-high 32 level effort versus Creighton on February 7.
Oduro Having A Strong Season: Graduate scholar Josh Oduro (Gainesville, Va.) ranks second on the group in scoring 16.3 ppg. He is third on squad in rebounding (7.4 rpg). Oduro registered 29 factors and 7 rebounds on 13-18 taking pictures from the sphere within the Friars’ 78-64 win over Lehigh on November 24. He recorded 22 factors on 8-10 taking pictures within the Friars’ win over Georgetown on January 27. In the Friars’ loss at No. 1/1 UConn on January 31, he recorded 20 factors and 9 rebounds. He posted his third double-double of the season when he recorded 18 factors and 12 rebounds at Villanova on February 4. He has eight 20-point efforts for the season. Oduro recorded a season-high 32-point, 12-rebound effort in an extra time win over No. 19 Creighton on February 7. On February 13, he recorded 28 factors, 4 rebounds and 4 assists versus St. John’s. Oduro had 27 factors and 6 rebounds in a win towards DePaul on February 17.
Oduro Scores 32 Versus Creighton: Graduate scholar Josh Oduro (Gainesville, Va.) had a game-high 32 factors and 12 rebounds in an extra time win over No. 19 Creighton on February 7. He was 12-24 from the sphere and 7-8 from the free-throw line. It was the fourth 30-point effort of his profession.
Bryce Hopkins Suffers Season Ending Injury: It was confirmed on January 4 that Providence junior ahead/guard Bryce Hopkins (Oak Park, Ill.) suffered a season ending damage on his left knee (torn ACL). “We all really feel for Bryce and his household on this troublesome time,” Providence Head Coach Kim English stated. “We shall be with him all through this course of to assist him comeback stronger than ever. We ask that every one of Friartown retains Bryce and his household in your ideas and prayers.” In 14 video games this season, Hopkins averaged 15.5 ppg and eight.6 rpg.
Carter Second In The BIG EAST In Defensive Rebounds: Junior Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) is second within the BIG EAST in defensive rebounds at 7.7 per recreation (247 def. reb.). He had 31 factors and 13 rebounds within the Friars’ win over DePaul on February 17. On February 7, Carter recorded 28 factors and 11 rebounds in an extra time win versus No. 19 Creighton. In the Friars’ loss at St. John’s on January 10, he had 31 factors and 13 boards. In the Friars’ loss at Creighton on January 6, Carter registered 25 factors and 10 rebounds. On December 19, Carter scored 22 factors, grabbed eight rebounds and had 4 assists within the Friars’ win over No. 6/6 Marquette. On December 23, he recorded 24 factors, 9 rebounds and two assists within the Friars’ extra time win over Butler. On February 21, he scored 22 factors and picked up 11 rebounds in a win at Xavier. Carter recorded 24 factors and 12 rebounds within the Friars’ win at Georgetown on March 5. He registered 24 factors and a career-high 15 rebounds versus No. 2/2 UConn on March 9.
Pierre Ties His Career High At Xavier: Sophomore Jayden Pierre (Elizabeth, N.J.) tied his profession excessive with 17 factors within the Friars’ win at Xavier on February 21. He additionally added 5 assists and three rebounds. He scored 14 factors and registered 5 assists within the Friars’ win over DePaul on January 17. He scored 17 factors and added 5 assists in a loss at St. John’s on January 10. He returned to his level guard duties within the Friars’ win versus Rhode Island on December 2. The sophomore recorded 12 factors, three assists and three rebounds within the win. Pierre had missed the earlier three video games with a leg damage. In 30 video games this season, he’s averaging 8.9 factors and three.4 assists.
Gaines Has A Big Block At Xavier: Graduate scholar Ticket Gaines (Buffalo, N.Y.) made a powerful defensive play to assist protect the Friars’ win at Xavier on February 21. With the Friars main by two (77-75), Xavier’s Desmond Claude drove to the basket and went up for a dunk. Gaines blocked the shot and secured the rebound earlier than being fouled. He then sank each free throws and the Friars earned the 79-75 victory.Gaines registered a team-high 17 factors as he was 5-7 from three-point territory within the Friars’ win at Seton Hall on January 24. Gaines scored 17 factors, together with a game-tying three with 2.1 seconds left, within the Friars’ extra time win over Butler on December 23. For the competition, Gaines was 5-12 from three-point territory. Gaines scored 18 factors and was 5-10 from three-point territory within the Friars’ win over No. 6/6 Marquette on December 19. He had a career-best seven threes in a win over Wagner on November 28. Gaines is 56-170 (.329) from three-point territory the season. Gaines is averaging 9.0 factors and 4.2 rebounds per recreation this season.
Devin Carter Named BIG EAST Player Of The Week On February 19: It was introduced on February 19 that junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) was named BIG EAST Player of the Week. It marked the second time this season that Carter earned the consideration. He led the Friars to a 2-0 mark after averaging 22.5 factors, 12.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals. He shot 62 p.c from the sphere (13-21) and 67 p.c (8-12) from three-point territory. He additionally posted a double-double in each wins. In the Friars’ win over DePaul on February 17, Carter tied his profession excessive in factors (31) and rebounds (13). It marked his second 30-point effort of the season. He established a profession finest for threes when he went 7-10 from behind the arc versus DePaul. He additionally was a formidable 10-14 from the sphere. On February 13, Carter registered 14 factors, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and two steals within the Friars’ win over St. John’s.
Devin Carter Named BIG EAST Player of the Week On December 27: It was introduced on December 27 that junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) was named BIG EAST Player of the Week. It marked the primary time he earned the consideration in his profession. Carter led the Friars to 2 wins as they defeated then No. 6/6 Marquette, 72-57, on December 19 and Butler, 85-75, in extra time on December 23. In the 2 wins, Carter averaged 23.0 factors, 8.5 rebounds, and three.0 assists whereas taking pictures 56 p.c (14-25) from the sphere, together with 50 p.c (9-18) from three-point territory. On December 19, he registered a game-high 22 factors, eight rebounds and 4 assists in a 72-57 win over then No. 6/6 Marquette. He was 5-9 from three. On December 23, Carter had a game-high 24 factors together with 9 rebounds and two assists within the group’s 85-75 extra time win versus Butler. Carter scored 10 of the Friars’ 16 factors within the five-minute extra time to guide the group to the win. For the sport he was 4-9 from three and 8-15 from the sphere.
Rich Barron Named BIG EAST Freshman Of The Week: It was introduced on January 22 that freshman guard Rich Barron (Chicago, Ill.) was named BIG EAST Freshman Of The Week. Barron turned the primary Friar to earn BIG EAST Freshman of the Week accolades since A.J. Reeves earned the consideration in 2018-19. Barron returned to his hometown and had his BIG EAST profession excessive of 12 factors on 4-5 taking pictures from the sphere, together with 2-3 from three-point territory within the Friars’ 100-62 win at DePaul on January 17.
Friars Add Bonke To Roster: Friar Head Coach Kim English introduced on January 15 that student-athlete Anton Bonke (Port Vila, Vanuatu) has signed an athletic support settlement to attend Providence College. Bonke transferred to Providence from Eastern Arizona College. Bonke enrolled for the 2024 spring semester at Providence College and is practising with the group. He won’t be eligible to compete in video games till the 2024-25 tutorial 12 months as a consequence of NCAA midyear enrollment switch guidelines in basketball. Bonke, a 7-foot-2-inch heart, has three seasons of eligibility remaining. Bonke performed in 17 video games this season at Eastern Arizona College. He helped the group publish a 13-4 mark. He began 16 of the 17 video games he performed and averaged 18.3 minutes per recreation. Bonke averaged 9.8 factors and 5.8 rebounds per recreation for Eastern Arizona. He shot 58.5 p.c (72-123) from the sphere. Bonke had a season-high 23 factors on 11-18 taking pictures versus the College of Southern Nevada on November 9. He scored 10 factors or extra in 9 of the group’s 17 video games. Bonke recorded a season-high 11 rebounds twice this season versus the College of Southern Nevada on November 9 and at Utah State Eastern on November 20.
Ryan Mela Signs A NLI To Attend PC: Providence College males’s basketball Head Coach Kim English introduced on Nov. 8 that student-athlete Ryan Mela of Natick, Mass., signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Providence College starting in September of 2024. Mela, a 6-foot-6-inch, 205-pound ahead attends The Newman School in Boston, Mass. In 2022-23, he averaged 19.1 factors, 6.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and three.3 steals for The Newman School. He adopted that up with a productive summer time with the Middlesex Magic on the Under Armour Circuit. Mela averaged 15.1 factors, 4.9 rebounds and a pair of.4 steals. His 15.1 factors per recreation have been tops on his Middlesex Magic squad as he helped the group seize the UAA Circuit Championship. Prior to transferring to The Newman School, Mela attended Natick High School. In his last season at Natick, he averaged 21 factors and 11 rebounds per recreation.
Hopkins and Carter Earn Preseason All-BIG EAST Honors: It was introduced on Oct. 24 that juniors Bryce Hopkins (Oak Park, Ill.) and Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) every earned All-BIG EAST Preseason honors. Hopkins was named to the Preseason All-BIG EAST First Team and Carter earned Preseason All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention accolades. The two juniors helped the Friars publish a 21-12 mark and advance to the NCAA Tournament in 2023.
Friars In Overtime: The Friars have recorded a 2-1 file in extra time video games this season. They have recorded a 79-71 mark all-time in extra time video games, together with 9-2 of their final 11 video games. The Friars are 2-0 at in extra time on the AMP this season and 8-0 of their final eight extra time video games on the AMP.
Friars At The Amica Mutual Pavilion: All-time, the Friars have recorded a 632-242 (.724) mark in 51 seasons of video games on the Amica Mutual Pavilion. The AMP, previously the Providence Civic Center and the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, opened on November 3, 1972. The Friars had performed their residence video games there for 48 consecutive seasons, previous to the 2020-21 season when the group performed on campus at Alumni Hall with no followers in attendance as a result of pandemic. PC posted a 15-2 mark on the AMP in 2022-23 and a 16-1 file in 2021-22 — the group’s finest file at residence since 1973-74.
Friars Are 104-5 In Non-Conference Home Over The Last 14 Years: The Friars have posted an 104-5 mark (.954) of their final 14 seasons in non-conference residence video games. The group’s 5 losses during the last 14 years have been to Brown (77-67) on December 8, 2014, Minnesota (86-74) on November 13, 2017, UMass (79-78) on December 7, 2018, Arkansas (84-72) on March 19, 2019 and Penn (81-75) on November 23, 2019. The Friars are 26-0 of their final 26 non-conference residence video games (2023-24, 8-0; 2022-23, 7-0; 2021-22, 8-0; 2020-21, 2-0; 2019-20, 2-0).
Providence College Basketball: The 2023-24 marketing campaign marks the 97th season of basketball at Providence College. Since this system began in 1926-27, Providence has posted a 1,564-1,039 mark, good for a .600 successful proportion. The Friars have made the NCAA Tournament 22 instances and the National Invitation Tournament on 20 events.