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FILE - Providence head coach Ed Cooley gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Washington. Ed Cooley is the new men’s basketball coach at Georgetown, hired away from Big East rival Providence in the hopes of rebuilding a once-proud program that dropped to new lows under former star player Patrick Ewing. Georgetown announced the move on Monday, March 20, 2023, after Providence issued a news release saying that Cooley had resigned. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Georgetown hires Providence’s Ed Cooley as basketball coach

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 20, 2023 02:27 PM EDT

Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) Steals the ball from Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves (12) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Reeves, Tshiebwe lead Kentucky past Providence in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 17, 2023 09:39 PM EDT

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives the baseline around Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
WNIT - First Round - Game 15 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 16 (win) 3/18/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 08:00 PM EDT

Creighton's Arthur Kaluma, right, and Villanova's Jordan Longino struggle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
With Marquette on top, Big East brings different look to MSG

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 07, 2023 01:28 PM EST

FILE - Providence forward Bryce Hopkins (23) scores during double overtime in an NCAA basketball game against Creighton, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Providence, R.I. Hopkins as selected to The Associated Press All-Big East team in voting released Tuesday, March 7, 2023.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Marquette's Kolek, Smart collect AP's top honors in Big East

By Eric Olson Mar. 07, 2023 12:47 PM EST

Providence guard Devin Carter (22) drives the ball towards center court as Seton Hall guard Jamir Harris (15) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Davis scores 24 as Seton Hall beats No. 20 Providence 82-58

By Brendan Mcgair Mar. 04, 2023 02:25 PM EST

Seton Hall forward Tyrese Samuel (4) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Seton Hall Pirates at Providence Friars 3/4/2023

Mar. 04, 2023 01:22 PM EST

Providence guard Jared Bynum, left, goes to the basket against Georgetown guard Jay Heath (5) and guard Primo Spears (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 20 Providence routs Georgetown 88-68; Croswell scores 25

By Bobby Bancroft Feb. 26, 2023 02:54 PM EST

Georgetown center Qudus Wahab (34) tries to drive past Providence forward Ed Croswell (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Georgetown Hoyas at Providence Friars 2/8/2023

Feb. 08, 2023 11:28 PM EST

Providence forward Bryce Hopkins (23) grabs a rebound as Georgetown forward Bradley Ezewiro (22) vies for the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Hopkins leads No. 20 Providence past Georgetown, 74-62

By Brendan Mcgair Feb. 08, 2023 11:27 PM EST

Marquette's Tyler Kolek looks to pass around Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 14 Marquette beats Villanova 73-64, wins 4th straight

By Steve Megargee Feb. 01, 2023 11:12 PM EST

UConn's Aaliyah Edwards (3) scores as Providence's Janai Crooms attempts to block during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Juhasz, Muhl lead No. 5 UConn over Providence 64-54

By Brendan Mcgair Feb. 01, 2023 09:16 PM EST

Providence's Devin Carter (22) drives the ball past Butler's Ali Ali (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
No. 23 Providence dominates Butler inside for 79-58 win

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 25, 2023 11:54 PM EST

DePaul's Da'Sean Nelson (21) moves the ball down court pursed by Providence players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Locke's career-high 29 lifts No. 22 Friars past DePaul 75-64

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 21, 2023 04:29 PM EST

Providence's Bryce Hopkins tries to drive between Marquette's Tyler Kolek, left, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Milwaukee. Marquette won 83-75. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 20 Marquette holds off No. 22 Providence, 83-75

By Rich Rovito Jan. 18, 2023 11:44 PM EST

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner, right, shoots over Providence's Ed Croswell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Providence Friars at Creighton Bluejays 1/14/2023

Jan. 14, 2023 02:58 PM EST

Providence guard Noah Locke (10) and forward Clifton Moore (21) celebrate the team's win over UConn in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. Providence won 73-61. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
UConn Huskies at Providence Friars 1/4/2023

Jan. 09, 2023 12:20 PM EST

Providence forward Bryce Hopkins (23) drives to the basket against the Connecticut during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Hopkins scores 27 to help Providence beat No. 4 UConn 73-61

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 04, 2023 11:25 PM EST

Providence's Bryce Hopkins blocks a layup by Marquette's Tyler Kolek (11) during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Hopkins leads Providence past No. 24 Marquette 103-98 in 2OT

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 20, 2022 10:19 PM EST

Lampkin leads balanced TCU past Providence 75-62

Nov. 30, 2022 10:58 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Eddie Lampkin scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds TCU pulled away from Providence for a 75-62 win in the Big East-Big 12 Battle on...