A new season begins with new expectations for Providence.

After losing 20 games for only the second time in program history last season, the Friars officially turn the page to a new campaign against visiting Holy Cross on Monday night.

Providence looks to benefit from a mix of returnees and transfers, with one of each -- center Oswin Erhunmwunse and reigning All-SEC guard Jason Edwards (Vanderbilt) -- earning preseason All-Big East honors. Corey Floyd Jr., Ryan Mela and Rich Barron are other key returnees for the fourth-rated team in the Big East preseason poll.

"The one bright spot of last season was the guys we brought back," third-year Friars coach Kim English said. "Corey just really emerged as a leader and a guy that we could depend on. His game kept getting better and better."

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