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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

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 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

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

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 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...

Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Jim Larrañaga wins 700th game, Miami tops Providence 74-64

Nov. 19, 2022 07:27 PM EST

Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky speaks as he is introduced as The Associated Press men's basketball player of the year, in New Orleans, Friday, April 1, 2022. The 6-foot-9, 255-pound junior received 46 of 60 votes from a national media panel. Wisconsin's Johnny Davis was second with 10 votes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Kentucky's Tshiebwe looks to expand his game next season

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 22, 2022 03:08 PM EDT

Kentucky's Jacob Toppin (0) shoots while defended by LSU's Xavier Pinson, middle, and Tari Eason, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Hopkins helps No. 6 Kentucky rally, then survive LSU 71-66

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 23, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Kentucky head coach John Calipari, left, makes a substitution during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 12 Kentucky needs OT to give Calipari his 800th win

By Steve Mcclain Jan. 26, 2022 12:01 AM EST

Auburn students and fans stand outside Auburn Arena as people camped out for the NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Tigers 1/22/2022

Jan. 22, 2022 12:32 PM EST

Kentucky's Keion Brooks Jr. (12) shoots while pressured by Central Michigan's Ralph Bissainthe (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Central Michigan Chippewas at Kentucky Wildcats 11/29/2021

Nov. 29, 2021 07:42 PM EST

Robert Morris head coach Andrew Toole directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Robert Morris Colonials at Kentucky Wildcats 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 07:50 PM EST

Kentucky coach John Calipari speaks to the press during Kentucky's NCAA college basketball media day in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 10 Kentucky looks to veterans, transfers for title run

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 21, 2021 11:58 AM EDT