en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Providence Friars Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/news TORONTO, Ont. – Providence College women's hockey alumna Cindy Curley '85 will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, as announced on Monday, June 22 by Ron Francis, chair of the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Curley will join Cammi Granato '93 as the only Friar women's hockey alumni inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The induction gala will take place at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Nov. 9, 2026. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:05:34 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57030101 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57030101 false false TORONTO, Ont. – Providence College men's hockey alumnus Brian Burke '77 will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 as announced on Monday, June 22 by Ron Francis, Chair of the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Burke will join former legendary head coach Lou Lamoriello (2009 induction) as Friar men's hockey alumni that have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Builder Category. The induction gala will take place at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on November 9, 2026. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:03:01 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57029410 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57029410 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The fourth annual Athletics Director's Cup, presented by Rossi Electric, was held at Misquamicut Club in Westerly, R.I. on Wednesday, May 13. Proceeds from the tournament directly support Providence College Athletics, helping advance the department's top fundraising priorities and strengthening the student-athlete experience. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:41:05 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57027751 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57027751 false false The former McDonalds All American will be relied on to bring defensive punch and offensive versatility. Plus, a look at key additions at Butler and Connecticut. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:38:51 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57016655 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57016655 false false A deep dive on arguably the Bulldogs' best offseason add, a Philly native who set freshman scoring records at Florida Gulf Coast Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:52:19 GMT Tom Harkness https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57016406 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57016406 false false Providence hosted Gabe Nesmith, one of the most talented scorers in the class of 2027, late this week. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:12:50 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57006281 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57006281 false false Only four incoming Big East transfers averaged more than Nils Machowski’s 17.8 points per game at Wofford last season — and while he projects as a bench player at UConn next season, Machowski could prove to be a critical piece for the Huskies. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:12:47 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57006279 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57006279 false false DETROIT, Mich. – Former Friar Reichen Kirchmair '26 was selected in the sixth round (64th overall) by PWHL San Jose in the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League Draft, held at Fox Theatre in Detroit, Mich., on Wednesday, June 17. Kirchmair became the fifth Friar in program history to be selected in the PWHL Draft, joining Brooke Becker '24, '25G (2025), Sara Hjalmarsson '22, '23G (2025), Sandra Abstreiter '22, '23G (2023) and Noemi Neubauerová '23G (2024). Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:18:55 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56986864 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56986864 false false Specific dates and times are still to be announced, but the Rams will have their hands full this season. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:45:56 GMT Bill Koch https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56979028 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56979028 false false See the incoming Big East transfers in a Players Era Festival matchup in November. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:52:39 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56977430 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56977430 false false Nearly two months from the close of the portal on both the men’s and women’s sides. only coaching changes and NCAA waivers are allowed now. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:50:06 GMT Bill Koch https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56954758 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56954758 false false It’s only June 14, but no Big East program is likely to have a better day this summer than what Villanova enjoyed on Saturday. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:48:10 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56950814 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56950814 false false Historically, Shaheen Holloway’s best teams have been defined by their rough-and-tough style and an analytically-defined dominance attributable to several factors — perhaps none more significant than Block Rate. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:40:15 GMT Tom Harkness https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56950247 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56950247 false false Nova just filled it's center void with a 7-4, 289 pound NBA prospect. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:32:05 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56942286 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56942286 false false