Providence (12-20, 6-14 Big East)

After three straight 20-win seasons, including Kim English’s debut in 2023-24, the Friars fell to 12-20 last season, tying the most losses in program history. They lost their last six games, and 10 of their last 11, to finish eighth in the Big East. The 14 league losses were also a program high. Among the problems were injuries that limited top returning scorer Bryce Hopkins to just three games. Various Friars missed a combined 61 games in 2024-25 with injuries and illness last season.

Players to watch

Guard Jason Edwards is a key transfer pickup. He averaged 17 points per game for Vanderbilt last year and is on the watch list for the Jerry West Award that goes to shooting guard of the year.

Point guard Corey Floyd Jr. (9.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2 apg), is bac

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