Providence Friars men's basketball
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The Providence Friars men's basketball team represents Providence College
in NCAA
Division I competition, in which they are a founding member of the Big East Conference
. They play their home games at the Dunkin' Donuts Center
in Providence, Rhode Island
. Since 2011, the head coach is Ed Cooley
.
The Friars have made two Final Four appearances in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, in 1973 and 1987. Three former players or coaches are enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Dave Gavitt
, John Thompson
, and Lenny Wilkens
. In addition, two-time NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament champion, Florida Gators men's basketball
head coach Billy Donovan
, helped lead the Friars (as a player) to the Final Four in 1987.
, the school's football coach, led to the team to a win over St. John's
before devoting his time to football the next year. He was replaced by Al McClellan
, who coached the team to four New England championships – 1929, 1930, 1932, and 1935 – and had an overall winning percentage over .700. In 1938, McClellan left and was replaced by Ed Crotty, who led the team to a 15–5 record in 1942–43 before the team suspended play the next year after the outbreak of World War II
. After the war, the NCAA divided its teams into two divisions, the University Division and the College Division; with a smaller enrollment and no home court (the team played in an on-campus auditorium and then local high school gyms), the Friars were placed into the College Division and no longer faced the opponents they once played.
. In 1959, Mullaney and the Friars defeated ranked Villanova
on the road, leading to their first-ever National Invitational Tournament bid.
The Friars reached the NIT Finals in 1960 before winning the tournament in 1961 behind future hall of famer Lenny Wilkens
. Two years later, led by another future hall of famer, John Thompson
, as well as future Boston Mayor Ray Flynn
, the Friars won their second NIT title. With a 24–2 record in 1964–65, the number four ranked Friars reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
. In 1966–67, Jimmy Walker
led the nation in scoring and became the school's first 2,000-point scorer as well as the first New England
player selected first overall in the NBA Draft
. That season also marked the last in Mullaney's run of nine consecutive 20-win seasons. Two years later, Mullaney was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
of the NBA
.
, an assistant under Mullaney who then became head coach at Dartmouth, took over as the Friars' head coach in 1969. In his second year, Gavitt began a string of eight consecutive 20-win seasons. For the 1972–73 season, the team began playing in downtown Providence at the brand-new 12,000-seat arena, the Providence Civic Center
(renamed the Dunkin' Donuts
Center in 2001). That season was the Friars' best to date; led by Ernie DiGregorio
and Marvin Barnes
, the team went on a 17-team game winning streak that ended in a Final Four loss to Memphis State. The next year, the Friars posted a 28–4 record and made their second straight Sweet Sixteen appearance. The team continued its top-flight status with back-to-back 20-win seasons in 1976–77 and 1977–78, earning NCAA Tournament bids each year, one coming after defeating top-ranked Michigan
in 1976. After a 10–16 season in 1978–79, Gavitt left Providence to become the first commissioner of the Providence-based Big East Conference
. He finished his 10-year career at Providence with a 209–84 (.713) record.
, Syracuse
, Georgetown, Seton Hall
, and Connecticut
. New head coach Gary Walters
led the team to an 11–16 record in 1979–80, and was replaced by Mullaney in 1981. His next stint with the Friars would not be as successful, and consisted of only one winning season (1983–84, behind Otis Thorpe
) against three losing.
assistant coach Rick Pitino
was hired as the latest Friars head coach. In his first season the Friars compiled a 17–14 record and made their fist NIT appearance in a decade. The next year, 1986–87, the Friars posted a 25–9 record behind Billy Donovan
and made their second ever Final Four appearance in the 1987 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
. After losing to Syracuse, Pitino left the school and re-joined the Knicks as their head coach in 1987.
, who was replaced by Rick Barnes
after the season. Behind Barnes and 2,000-point scorer Eric Murdock
, the Friars made back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 1989 and 1990, as well as an NIT bid in 1991. Following Murdock's departure and a losing season in 1991–92, the team had an NIT semifinal appearance in 1993 and an NCAA tournament appearance in 1994, while also capturing the school's first Big East Tournament title. Following back-to-back 20-win seasons, Barnes left to become the head coach at Clemson
in 1994. He was replaced by Pete Gillen
. Led by Eric Williams, the Friars made consecutive NIT appearances in 1995 and 1996. In 1996–97, the Friars posted a 24–12 record, led by Austin Croshere
and Jamel Thomas
. After defeating Duke
in the 1997 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
, the Friars reached the Elite Eight before losing to eventual champion Arizona
. Following a losing season in 1997–98, Gillen departed to become the head coach at Virginia
.
head coach Tim Welsh
in 1998. Led by Thomas, the Friars made an NIT bid in 1999. The team returned to the NCAA Tournament two years later, posting a 21–10 record behind John Linehan
. While the Friars posted a losing record in Linehan's senior season in 2001–02, the guard broke Allen Iverson
's single-season Big East steals record of 67 as well as Murdock's NCAA career steals record of 377. Led by Ryan Gomes
, the Friars returned to the NIT with an 18–14 record in 2002–03 and made another NCAA appearance in 2003–04
with a 20–9 record. However, Welsh's next four teams, without Gomes after 2004–05, recorded one winning season, and Welsh was fired following the 2007–08 season.
head coach Keno Davis
, who won the National Coach of the Year Award in his first and only season as Drake's head coach. Davis' team posted a 19–14 record, including a win at home over top-ranked Pittsburgh
, in 2008–09
en route to an NIT appearance. In 2009–10
, Davis' team lost their final eleven games to finish 15th in the Big East. The Friars averaged 82 points per game, the fourth highest in Division I, while also surrendering 85 points per conference game, the worst statistical performance in Big East history. In Davis' third season, 2010–11
, the Friars finished 14th in the conference despite having Division I's second-leading scorer in Marshon Brooks
. Davis was fired after the 2010–11 season.
head coach Ed Cooley
, a Providence native, as their next head coach.
Providence College
Providence College is a private, coeducational, Catholic university located about two miles west of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States, the state's capital city. With a 2010–2011 enrollment of 3,850 undergraduate students and 735 graduate students, the College specializes in academic...
in NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division I competition, in which they are a founding member of the Big East Conference
Big East Conference
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
. They play their home games at the Dunkin' Donuts Center
Dunkin' Donuts Center
The Dunkin' Donuts Center , is an indoor arena, located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States...
in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
. Since 2011, the head coach is Ed Cooley
Ed Cooley
Ed Cooley is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach of the Providence College Friars men's basketball team. Previously, Cooley had held the same position at Fairfield University from 2006–2011...
.
The Friars have made two Final Four appearances in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, in 1973 and 1987. Three former players or coaches are enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Dave Gavitt
Dave Gavitt
David "Dave" Gavitt was a American college basketball coach and athletic director at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island...
, John Thompson
John Thompson (basketball)
John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator...
, and Lenny Wilkens
Lenny Wilkens
Leonard Randolph "Lenny" Wilkens is a retired American basketball player and coach in the NBA...
. In addition, two-time NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament champion, Florida Gators men's basketball
Florida Gators men's basketball
The Florida Gators men's basketball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of basketball. The Gators compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Southeastern Conference...
head coach Billy Donovan
Billy Donovan
William John "Billy" Donovan, Jr. is an American college basketball coach and a former college and professional basketball player. Donovan is the current head coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team of the University of Florida...
, helped lead the Friars (as a player) to the Final Four in 1987.
Early years: 1921–1955
Providence Friars basketball can be traced back to 1921, when the four-year old school fielded its first basketball team on an informal basis. This first team only lasted two years, however, and did not return until the 1926–27 season when Archie GolembeskiArchie Golembeski
Anthony Edward Golembeski was a professional football player and coach in the National Football League for the Providence Steam Roller. He also played at the college level and became an All-East football star while attending Holy Cross...
, the school's football coach, led to the team to a win over St. John's
St. John's Red Storm men's basketball
The St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team represents the St. John's University in Queens, New York. The team participates in the Big East Conference. The men’s coach Norm Roberts was fired on March 19, 2010...
before devoting his time to football the next year. He was replaced by Al McClellan
Al McClellan
Albert B. "General" McClellan was a college basketball coach at Providence, St. Anselm, Boston College, and Belmont Abbey....
, who coached the team to four New England championships – 1929, 1930, 1932, and 1935 – and had an overall winning percentage over .700. In 1938, McClellan left and was replaced by Ed Crotty, who led the team to a 15–5 record in 1942–43 before the team suspended play the next year after the outbreak of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. After the war, the NCAA divided its teams into two divisions, the University Division and the College Division; with a smaller enrollment and no home court (the team played in an on-campus auditorium and then local high school gyms), the Friars were placed into the College Division and no longer faced the opponents they once played.
1955-1969: Mullaney era
In 1949, Vin Cuddy was hired as the team's head coach, leading the team to a 14–9 record in his first season and qualified for the NAIB regional tournament in 1951, behind the school's first 1,000-point scorer, Jim Schlimm. By 1955, Cuddy's record fell to 9–12 and he was replaced by Joe Mullaney; at the same time, the school opened its first on-campus gym, Alumni HallAlumni Hall (Providence)
Alumni Hall is the on-campus basketball gymnasium at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island. It was built in 1955 and was the home court for the school's men's basketball program until 1972...
. In 1959, Mullaney and the Friars defeated ranked Villanova
Villanova Wildcats men's basketball
This is the article about the men's basketball team from Villanova University. The team has competed since the 1920–21 season. Nicknamed the "Wildcats", Villanova is a member of the Big East Conference and the Philadelphia Big Five. The Villanova Wildcats have appeared in the NCAA...
on the road, leading to their first-ever National Invitational Tournament bid.
The Friars reached the NIT Finals in 1960 before winning the tournament in 1961 behind future hall of famer Lenny Wilkens
Lenny Wilkens
Leonard Randolph "Lenny" Wilkens is a retired American basketball player and coach in the NBA...
. Two years later, led by another future hall of famer, John Thompson
John Thompson (basketball)
John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator...
, as well as future Boston Mayor Ray Flynn
Raymond Flynn
Raymond Leo Flynn , also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See by President Bill Clinton.-Early life:...
, the Friars won their second NIT title. With a 24–2 record in 1964–65, the number four ranked Friars reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1965 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 23 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 8, 1965, and ended with the championship game on March 20 in Portland, Oregon...
. In 1966–67, Jimmy Walker
Jimmy Walker (basketball)
James "Jimmy" Walker was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, he played nine seasons in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Kansas City Kings. Walker was a two-time All-Star who scored 11,655 points in his career...
led the nation in scoring and became the school's first 2,000-point scorer as well as the first New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
player selected first overall in the NBA Draft
1967 NBA Draft
The 1967 NBA Draft was the 21st annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on May 3, 1967 before the 1967–68 season. In this draft, 12 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college eligibility...
. That season also marked the last in Mullaney's run of nine consecutive 20-win seasons. Two years later, Mullaney was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
of the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
.
1969–1979: Gavitt era
Following Mullaney's departure, Dave GavittDave Gavitt
David "Dave" Gavitt was a American college basketball coach and athletic director at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island...
, an assistant under Mullaney who then became head coach at Dartmouth, took over as the Friars' head coach in 1969. In his second year, Gavitt began a string of eight consecutive 20-win seasons. For the 1972–73 season, the team began playing in downtown Providence at the brand-new 12,000-seat arena, the Providence Civic Center
Dunkin' Donuts Center
The Dunkin' Donuts Center , is an indoor arena, located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States...
(renamed the Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts is an international doughnut and coffee retailer founded in 1950 by William Rosenberg in Quincy, Massachusetts; it is now headquartered in Canton...
Center in 2001). That season was the Friars' best to date; led by Ernie DiGregorio
Ernie DiGregorio
Ernest DiGregorio is a retired American National Basketball Association player.DiGregorio played on the 1968 Rhode Island champions at North Providence High School....
and Marvin Barnes
Marvin Barnes
Marvin Jerome Barnes is a former professional American basketball player.As a 6'8" forward for Providence College, Barnes led the nation in rebounding in 1973-74. On December 15, 1973, Barnes scored 52 points against Austin Peay, breaking the single-game school record...
, the team went on a 17-team game winning streak that ended in a Final Four loss to Memphis State. The next year, the Friars posted a 28–4 record and made their second straight Sweet Sixteen appearance. The team continued its top-flight status with back-to-back 20-win seasons in 1976–77 and 1977–78, earning NCAA Tournament bids each year, one coming after defeating top-ranked Michigan
Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . The Wolverines play home basketball games at the...
in 1976. After a 10–16 season in 1978–79, Gavitt left Providence to become the first commissioner of the Providence-based Big East Conference
Big East Conference
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
. He finished his 10-year career at Providence with a 209–84 (.713) record.
1979–1985: Mullaney returns
After spending the first six decades of their existence as an independent, the Friars joined the Big East in its inaugural season, 1979–80. The conference originally consisted of Providence, St. John's, Boston CollegeBoston College Eagles men's basketball
The Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played...
, Syracuse
Syracuse Orange men's basketball
The Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
, Georgetown, Seton Hall
Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball
The Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball program is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey...
, and Connecticut
Connecticut Huskies men's basketball
The Connecticut Huskies is the name of the men's college basketball team representing the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, Connecticut, USA. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
. New head coach Gary Walters
Gary Walters
Gary D. Walters is an American athlete, coach, athletic administrator and business man, best known for being a former point guard for Princeton in NCAA basketball, appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated, chairing the NCAA's Division I Men's Basketball Committee in 2007, and operating...
led the team to an 11–16 record in 1979–80, and was replaced by Mullaney in 1981. His next stint with the Friars would not be as successful, and consisted of only one winning season (1983–84, behind Otis Thorpe
Otis Thorpe
Otis Henry Thorpe is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.-Early years:...
) against three losing.
1985–1987: Pitino era
In 1985, New York KnicksNew York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
assistant coach Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino is an American basketball coach. Since 2001, he has been the head coach at the University of Louisville. He has also served as head coach at Boston University, Providence College and the University of Kentucky, leading that program to the NCAA championship in 1996...
was hired as the latest Friars head coach. In his first season the Friars compiled a 17–14 record and made their fist NIT appearance in a decade. The next year, 1986–87, the Friars posted a 25–9 record behind Billy Donovan
Billy Donovan
William John "Billy" Donovan, Jr. is an American college basketball coach and a former college and professional basketball player. Donovan is the current head coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team of the University of Florida...
and made their second ever Final Four appearance in the 1987 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
1987 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1987 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 12, 1987, and ended with the championship game on March 30 in New Orleans, Louisiana...
. After losing to Syracuse, Pitino left the school and re-joined the Knicks as their head coach in 1987.
1987–1998: Chiesa, Barnes, Gillen
In 1987–88, the Friars posted a losing record under new head coach Gordie ChiesaGordon Chiesa
Gordon Chiesa is an assistant basketball coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. From 1989 to 2004, he served as an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz. He coached as an assistant coach at Dartmouth from 1979 to 1981. From 1981 to 1985, he served as the head coach at Manhattan. In 1983, he was named the...
, who was replaced by Rick Barnes
Rick Barnes
Richard Dale Barnes is the current head coach of the University of Texas Longhorns men's basketball team. He has coached Texas for the last twelve seasons, taking the team to the NCAA Tournament each year, including a Final Four appearance led by T. J. Ford in 2003...
after the season. Behind Barnes and 2,000-point scorer Eric Murdock
Eric Murdock
Eric Lloyd Murdock is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 1st round of the 1991 NBA Draft....
, the Friars made back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 1989 and 1990, as well as an NIT bid in 1991. Following Murdock's departure and a losing season in 1991–92, the team had an NIT semifinal appearance in 1993 and an NCAA tournament appearance in 1994, while also capturing the school's first Big East Tournament title. Following back-to-back 20-win seasons, Barnes left to become the head coach at Clemson
Clemson Tigers men's basketball
The Clemson Tigers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA Division I. The current head coach is Brad Brownell.-Team history:...
in 1994. He was replaced by Pete Gillen
Pete Gillen
Pete Gillen is an American former college basketball head coach of the Division I Xavier Musketeers, Providence Friars and Virginia Cavaliers and is a member of the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame...
. Led by Eric Williams, the Friars made consecutive NIT appearances in 1995 and 1996. In 1996–97, the Friars posted a 24–12 record, led by Austin Croshere
Austin Croshere
Austin Nathan Croshere is a retired American professional basketball player and current analyst for Fox Sports Indiana broadcasts of Indiana Pacers games.-Education:...
and Jamel Thomas
Jamel Thomas
Jamel Thomas is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He is a 1.98 m guard.Thomas was born in Brooklyn, New York. He played collegiately for Providence College...
. After defeating Duke
Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
in the 1997 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
1997 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1997 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 13, 1997, and ended with the championship game on March 31 in Indianapolis, Indiana...
, the Friars reached the Elite Eight before losing to eventual champion Arizona
Arizona Wildcats men's basketball
The Arizona Wildcats basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I. They are currently coached by Sean Miller.Arizona has a long and rich...
. Following a losing season in 1997–98, Gillen departed to become the head coach at Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball
The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:...
.
1998–2008: Welsh era
Gillen was replaced by IonaIona Gaels
The Iona Gaels are part of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and participate in twenty-two NCAA Division I programs. Other members of the MAAC include Canisius College, Fairfield University, Loyola University Maryland, Manhattan College, Marist College, Niagara University, Rider University, St...
head coach Tim Welsh
Tim Welsh
Tim Welsh is an American college basketball coach and the former head basketball coach at Providence College. Previously, he served as the head coach at Iona College...
in 1998. Led by Thomas, the Friars made an NIT bid in 1999. The team returned to the NCAA Tournament two years later, posting a 21–10 record behind John Linehan
John Linehan (basketball)
John Lewis Linehan is an American professional basketball player. He played competitively at Chester High School, then at Winchendon School . He played guard for Providence College from 1997 to 2002. The 5'9", 165 lb...
. While the Friars posted a losing record in Linehan's senior season in 2001–02, the guard broke Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson
Allen Ezail Iverson is an American professional basketball point guard and shooting guard. He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 1996–97 season...
's single-season Big East steals record of 67 as well as Murdock's NCAA career steals record of 377. Led by Ryan Gomes
Ryan Gomes
Ryan Anthony Gomes is an American professional basketball forward with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association....
, the Friars returned to the NIT with an 18–14 record in 2002–03 and made another NCAA appearance in 2003–04
2003–04 Providence Friars men's basketball team
The 2003–04 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College in the Big East Conference. The team finished with a 11–5 conference record and a 20–9 record overall....
with a 20–9 record. However, Welsh's next four teams, without Gomes after 2004–05, recorded one winning season, and Welsh was fired following the 2007–08 season.
2008–2011: Davis era
In 2008, the Friars hired DrakeDrake Bulldogs men's basketball
The Drake Bulldogs men's basketball team represents Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, in NCAA Division I basketball competition.The team's current coach is Mark Phelps, previously an assistant at Arizona State, who was hired after the 2007-08 season...
head coach Keno Davis
Keno Davis
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, who won the National Coach of the Year Award in his first and only season as Drake's head coach. Davis' team posted a 19–14 record, including a win at home over top-ranked Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball
Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games in...
, in 2008–09
2008–09 Providence Friars men's basketball team
The 2008–09 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College in the Big East Conference. The team finished with a 10–8 conference record and a 19–14 record overall....
en route to an NIT appearance. In 2009–10
2009–10 Providence Friars men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College in the Big East Conference. The team finished with a 4–14 conference record and a 12–19 record overall....
, Davis' team lost their final eleven games to finish 15th in the Big East. The Friars averaged 82 points per game, the fourth highest in Division I, while also surrendering 85 points per conference game, the worst statistical performance in Big East history. In Davis' third season, 2010–11
2010–11 Providence Friars men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College in the Big East Conference. The team finished with a 4–14 conference record and a 15–17 record overall....
, the Friars finished 14th in the conference despite having Division I's second-leading scorer in Marshon Brooks
Marshon Brooks
Marshon Brooks is an American professional basketball shooting guard with the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 25th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.-Early years:...
. Davis was fired after the 2010–11 season.
2011–present: Cooley era
In 2011, the Friars hired FairfieldFairfield Stags men's basketball
The Fairfield Stags men's basketball team represents Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut and competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference of NCAA Division I. The Stags play their home games in the 9,500 seat, state of the art Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut and plays...
head coach Ed Cooley
Ed Cooley
Ed Cooley is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach of the Providence College Friars men's basketball team. Previously, Cooley had held the same position at Fairfield University from 2006–2011...
, a Providence native, as their next head coach.
Season-by-season
| Season | Overall Record | Con. Record | Coach | Postseason | Scoring Leader (ppg) | Rebounding Leader (rpg) | Assists Leader (apg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926–27 | 8–8 | Archie Golembeski Archie Golembeski Anthony Edward Golembeski was a professional football player and coach in the National Football League for the Providence Steam Roller. He also played at the college level and became an All-East football star while attending Holy Cross... |
Hector Allen (7.3) | ||||
| 1927–28 | 7–9 | Al McClellan Al McClellan Albert B. "General" McClellan was a college basketball coach at Providence, St. Anselm, Boston College, and Belmont Abbey.... |
John Krieger (9.9) | ||||
| 1928–29 | 17–3 | Al McClellan | Eddie Wineapple (13.9) | ||||
| 1929–30 | 15–4 | Al McClellan | John Krieger (10.7) | ||||
| 1930–31 | 14–5 | Al McClellan | Allen Brachen (9.5) | ||||
| 1931–32 | 19–5 | Al McClellan | Allen Brachen (9.4) | ||||
| 1932–33 | 13–3 | Al McClellan | Allen Brachen (13.0) | ||||
| 1933–34 | 12–5 | Al McClellan | Allen Brachen (9.9) | ||||
| 1934–35 | 17–5 | Al McClellan | Bill Kutniewski (8.0) | ||||
| 1935–36 | 14–7 | Al McClellan | Ed Bobinski (10.1) | ||||
| 1936–37 | 12–10 | Al McClellan | Ed Bobinski (9.5) | ||||
| 1937–38 | 7–9 | Al McClellan | John Crowley (9.8) | ||||
| 1938–39 | 4–7 | Ed Crotty | Steve Fallon (10.1) | ||||
| 1939–40 | 5–9 | Ed Crotty | Joe Kwasniewski (9.7) | ||||
| 1940–41 | 11–6 | Ed Crotty | John Lee (10.3) | ||||
| 1941–42 | 13–7 | Ed Crotty | Ted McConnon (15.5) | ||||
| 1942–43 | 15–5 | Ed Crotty | Ted McConnon (15.0) | ||||
| 1943–44 | World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... |
||||||
| 1944–45 | 5–7 | Ed Crotty | John Arzoomanian (19.7) | ||||
| 1945–46 | 5–12 | Ed Crotty | Henri Ethier (13.9) | ||||
| 1946–47 | 8–11 | Lawrence Drew | John Sullivan (8.2) | ||||
| 1947–48 | 10–10 | Lawrence Drew | Ferdinand Sowa (10.7) | ||||
| 1948–49 | 7–9 | Lawrence Drew | Francis Pelligrino (8.5) | ||||
| 1949–50 | 14–9 | Vin Cuddy | James Schlimm (15.5) | ||||
| 1950–51 | 14–10 | Vin Cuddy | James Schlimm (15.7) | ||||
| 1951–52 | 14–9 | Vin Cuddy | Robert Moran (18.0) | James Schlimm (8.3) | |||
| 1952–53 | 11–11 | Vin Cuddy | Robert Moran (20.8) | Robert Prendergast (7.8) | |||
| 1953–54 | 13–13 | Vin Cuddy | Robert Moran (16.0) | ||||
| 1954–55 | 9–12 | Vin Cuddy | Mike Pascale (17.8) | John Ritch (14.2) | |||
| 1955–56 | 14–8 | Joe Mullaney | Mike Pascale (15.0) | John Ritch (10.3) | |||
| 1956–57 | 15–9 | Joe Mullaney | John Ritch (14.4) | ||||
| 1957–58 | 18–6 | Joe Mullaney | Lenny Wilkens Lenny Wilkens Leonard Randolph "Lenny" Wilkens is a retired American basketball player and coach in the NBA... (14.9) |
John Woods (8.4) | |||
| 1958–59 | 20–7 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Semifinals | Johnny Egan Johnny Egan John Francis "Johnny" Egan is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.A 5' 11" guard from Weaver High School and Providence College, he played 11 seasons in the NBA, spending time with the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland... (20.9) |
John Woods (9.6) | ||
| 1959–60 | 24–5 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Finals | James Hadnot (14.8) | James Hadnot (16.3) | ||
| 1960–61 | 24–5 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Champion | James Hadnot (19.3) | James Hadnot (16.4) | ||
| 1961–62 | 20–6 | Joe Mullaney | NIT 1st Round | James Hadnot (18.3) | James Hadnot (13.5) | Vin Ernst (8.7) | |
| 1962–63 | 24–4 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Champion | Raymond Flynn Raymond Flynn Raymond Leo Flynn , also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See by President Bill Clinton.-Early life:... & John Thompson John Thompson (basketball) John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator... (18.9) |
John Thompson (14.0) | ||
| 1963–64 | 20–6 | Joe Mullaney | NCAA 1st Round | John Thompson (26.2) | John Thompson (14.5) | ||
| 1964–65 | 24–2 | Joe Mullaney | NCAA Elite 8 | Jimmy Walker Jimmy Walker (basketball) James "Jimmy" Walker was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, he played nine seasons in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Kansas City Kings. Walker was a two-time All-Star who scored 11,655 points in his career... (20.5) |
Dexter Westbrook (12.1) | Jimmy Walker (5.2) | |
| 1965–66 | 22–5 | Joe Mullaney | NCAA 1st Round | Jimmy Walker (24.5) | Michael Riordan (9.1) | Jimmy Walker (5.5) | |
| 1966–67 | 21–7 | Joe Mullaney | NIT Quarterfinals | Jimmy Walker (30.4) | Anthony Koski (11.2) | Jimmy Walker (5.1) | |
| 1967–68 | 11–14 | Joe Mullaney | Alphonse Hayes (15.6) | Anthony Koski (11.2) | |||
| 1968–69 | 14–10 | Joe Mullaney | Jim Larranaga Jim Larranaga James Larranaga is an American college basketball coach and the head coach of the University of Miami men's basketball program. He was most notably the men's basketball coach of George Mason where he coached the Patriots to 13 consecutive winning seasons and became a media sensation during the... (19.4) |
Raymond Johnson (10.4) | |||
| 1969–70 | 14–11 | Dave Gavitt Dave Gavitt David "Dave" Gavitt was a American college basketball coach and athletic director at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island... |
Jim Larranaga (16.3) | Raymond Johnson (10.4) | Jim Larranaga (3.2) | ||
| 1970–71 | 20–8 | Dave Gavitt | NIT Quarterfinals | Ernie DiGregorio Ernie DiGregorio Ernest DiGregorio is a retired American National Basketball Association player.DiGregorio played on the 1968 Rhode Island champions at North Providence High School.... (18.6) |
Nehru King (6.1) | Ernie DiGregorio (6.5) | |
| 1971–72 | 21–6 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA 1st Round | Marvin Barnes Marvin Barnes Marvin Jerome Barnes is a former professional American basketball player.As a 6'8" forward for Providence College, Barnes led the nation in rebounding in 1973-74. On December 15, 1973, Barnes scored 52 points against Austin Peay, breaking the single-game school record... (21.6) |
Marvin Barnes (15.7) | Ernie DiGregorio (7.9) | |
| 1972–73 | 27–4 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA Final Four | Ernie DiGregorio (24.6) | Marvin Barnes (19.0) | Ernie DiGregorio (8.6) | |
| 1973–74 | 28–4 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA Sweet 16 | Marvin Barnes (22.1) | Marvin Barnes (18.7) | Kevin Stacom Kevin Stacom Kevin M. Stacom is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'3" guard from Holy Cross High School, Flushing, New York; and Providence College, Stacom played six seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, and Milwaukee Bucks... (5.3) |
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| 1974–75 | 20–11 | Dave Gavitt | NIT Finals | Joe Hassett Joe Hassett Joseph Patrick Hassett is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. A 6'5" 180 lb guard, he played college basketball at Providence College, where he still shares a record with four other players to score at least 500 points in a season in three consecutive years... (16.5) |
Bill Eason (7.9) | Rick Santos (4.5) | |
| 1975–76 | 21–11 | Dave Gavitt | NIT Semifinals | Joe Hassett (17.0) | Bruce Campbell (8.5) | Bob Misevicius (4.8) | |
| 1976–77 | 24–5 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA 1st Round | Joe Hassett (18.8) | Bruce Campbell (8.1) | Dwight Williams (5.1) | |
| 1977–78 | 24–8 | Dave Gavitt | NCAA 1st Round | Bruce Campbell (17.4) | Bill Eason (8.3) | Bob Misevicius (5.5) | |
| 1978–79 | 10–16 | Dave Gavitt | Rudy Williams (17.8) | Rudy Williams (9.0) | David Frye (5.0) | ||
| 1979–80 | 11–6 | 0–6 | Gary Walters Gary Walters Gary D. Walters is an American athlete, coach, athletic administrator and business man, best known for being a former point guard for Princeton in NCAA basketball, appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated, chairing the NCAA's Division I Men's Basketball Committee in 2007, and operating... |
Jerry Scott (14.9) | Rudy Williams (7.6) | Ricky Tucker (5.3) | |
| 1980–81 | 10–18 | 3–11 | Gary Walters | Rich Hunger (12.0) | Rich Hunger (6.7) | Jim Panaggio (3.9) | |
| 1981–82 | 10–17 | 2–12 | Joe Mullaney | Ron Jackson (16.2) | Otis Thorpe Otis Thorpe Otis Henry Thorpe is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.-Early years:... (8.0) |
Jim Panaggio (4.0) | |
| 1982–83 | 12–19 | 4–12 | Joe Mullaney | Ron Jackson (18.3) | Otis Thorpe (8.0) | Ricky Tucker (6.1) | |
| 1983–84 | 15–14 | 5–11 | Joe Mullaney | Otis Thorpe (17.1) | Otis Thorpe (10.3) | Harold Starks (3.3) | |
| 1984–85 | 11–20 | 3–13 | Joe Mullaney | Donald Brown (9.5) | Ray Knight (6.0) | Harold Starks (3.8) | |
| 1985–86 | 17–14 | 7–9 | Rick Pitino Rick Pitino Rick Pitino is an American basketball coach. Since 2001, he has been the head coach at the University of Louisville. He has also served as head coach at Boston University, Providence College and the University of Kentucky, leading that program to the NCAA championship in 1996... |
NIT Quarterfinals | Billy Donovan Billy Donovan William John "Billy" Donovan, Jr. is an American college basketball coach and a former college and professional basketball player. Donovan is the current head coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team of the University of Florida... (15.1) |
Steve Wright (7.3) | Billy Donovan (4.7) |
| 1986–87 | 25–9 | 10–6 | Rick Pitino | NCAA Final Four | Billy Donovan (20.6) | David Kipfer (5.3) | Billy Donovan (7.2) |
| 1987–88 | 11–17 | 5–11 | Gordie Chiesa Gordon Chiesa Gordon Chiesa is an assistant basketball coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. From 1989 to 2004, he served as an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz. He coached as an assistant coach at Dartmouth from 1979 to 1981. From 1981 to 1985, he served as the head coach at Manhattan. In 1983, he was named the... |
Delray Brooks (13.5) | Steve Wright (6.5) | Eric Murdock Eric Murdock Eric Lloyd Murdock is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 1st round of the 1991 NBA Draft.... (3.8) |
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| 1988–89 | 18–11 | 7–9 | Rick Barnes Rick Barnes Richard Dale Barnes is the current head coach of the University of Texas Longhorns men's basketball team. He has coached Texas for the last twelve seasons, taking the team to the NCAA Tournament each year, including a Final Four appearance led by T. J. Ford in 2003... |
NCAA 1st Round | Eric Murdock (16.2) | Marty Conlon Marty Conlon Martin McBride "Marty" Conlon is a former professional basketball player whose career in the National Basketball Association lasted from 1992 through 2000. Conlon started his basketball career at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY... (7.0) |
Carlton Screen (6.8) |
| 1989–90 | 17–12 | 8–8 | Rick Barnes | NCAA 1st Round | Eric Murdock (15.4) | Marty Conlon (7.5) | Carlton Screen (7.0) |
| 1990–91 | 19–13 | 7–9 | Rick Barnes | NIT Quarterfinals | Eric Murdock (25.6) | Marques Bragg Marques Bragg Marques Bragg is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves.... (8.8) |
Eric Murdock (4.6) |
| 1991–92 | 14–17 | 6–12 | Rick Barnes | Marques Bragg (11.3) | Michael Smith (10.3) | Trent Forbes (3.4) | |
| 1992–93 | 20–13 | 9–9 | Rick Barnes | NIT Semifinals | Michael Smith (11.8) | Michael Smith (11.4) | Abdul Abdullah (5.7) |
| 1993–94 | 20–10 | 10–8 | Rick Barnes | NCAA 1st Round | Eric Williams (15.7) | Michael Smith (11.5) | Abdul Abdullah (8.0) |
| 1994–95 | 17–13 | 7–11 | Pete Gillen Pete Gillen Pete Gillen is an American former college basketball head coach of the Division I Xavier Musketeers, Providence Friars and Virginia Cavaliers and is a member of the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame... |
NIT 2nd Round | Eric Williams (17.7) | Troy Brown Troy Brown (basketball) Troy Brown is an American professional basketball player.Brown played collegiately at Providence where he played small forward. He was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2nd round of the 1995 NBA Draft, though he did not play any games as a Hawk, or in the NBA.- External links :*... (7.9) |
Michael Brown (3.9) |
| 1995–96 | 18–12 | 9–9 | Pete Gillen | NIT 2nd Round | Austin Croshere Austin Croshere Austin Nathan Croshere is a retired American professional basketball player and current analyst for Fox Sports Indiana broadcasts of Indiana Pacers games.-Education:... (15.3) |
Rubén Garcés Rubén Garcés Rubén Santiago Garcés Riquelme is a Panamanian professional basketball player. He currently plays for Pamesa Valencia in the Spanish ACB... (7.5) |
God Shammgod God Shammgod God Shammgod is an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association with the Washington Wizards during 1997-98 after being drafted by them in the 2nd round of the 1997 NBA Draft... (6.5) |
| 1996–97 | 24–12 | 10–8 | Pete Gillen | NCAA Elite 8 | Austin Croshere (17.9) | Rubén Garcés (7.8) | God Shammgod (6.6) |
| 1997–98 | 13–16 | 7–11 | Pete Gillen | Jamel Thomas Jamel Thomas Jamel Thomas is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He is a 1.98 m guard.Thomas was born in Brooklyn, New York. He played collegiately for Providence College... (18.5) |
Jamel Thomas (6.9) | Kendrick Moore (3.2) | |
| 1998–99 | 16–14 | 9–9 | Tim Welsh Tim Welsh Tim Welsh is an American college basketball coach and the former head basketball coach at Providence College. Previously, he served as the head coach at Iona College... |
NIT 1st Round | Jamel Thomas (22.0) | Jamel Thomas (7.2) | John Linehan John Linehan (basketball) John Lewis Linehan is an American professional basketball player. He played competitively at Chester High School, then at Winchendon School . He played guard for Providence College from 1997 to 2002. The 5'9", 165 lb... (3.8) |
| 1999–00 | 11–19 | 4–12 | Tim Welsh | Erron Maxey Erron Maxey Erron J. Maxey is an American professional basketball player.-High school:Maxey attended Temescal Canyon High School for two years. He was a standout for the basketball team carrying a height advantage over many opponents. Elsinore High School then acquired Maxey who was achieving great success in... (14.8) |
Karim Shabazz (8.2) | Abdul Mills (2.2) | |
| 2000–01 | 21–10 | 11–5 | Tim Welsh | NCAA 1st Round | Erron Maxey (11.4) | Karim Shabazz (7.4) | John Linehan (3.9) |
| 2001–02 | 15–16 | 6–10 | Tim Welsh | Abdul Mills (14.5) | Ryan Gomes (7.8) | John Linehan (4.4) | |
| 2002–03 | 18–14 | 8–8 | Tim Welsh | NIT 2nd Round | Ryan Gomes Ryan Gomes Ryan Anthony Gomes is an American professional basketball forward with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association.... (18.4) |
Ryan Gomes (9.7) | Donnie McGrath (4.3) |
| 2003–04 2003–04 Providence Friars men's basketball team The 2003–04 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College in the Big East Conference. The team finished with a 11–5 conference record and a 20–9 record overall.... |
20–9 | 11–5 | Tim Welsh | NCAA 1st Round | Ryan Gomes (18.9) | Ryan Gomes (9.4) | Donnie McGrath (3.4) |
| 2004–05 | 14–17 | 4–12 | Tim Welsh | Ryan Gomes (21.6) | Ryan Gomes (8.2) | Donnie McGrath (3.8) | |
| 2005–06 | 12–15 | 5–11 | Tim Welsh | Donnie McGrath (15.1) | Geoff McDermott (9.0) | Sharaud Curry Sharaud Curry Sharaud Curry is a former guard for the Providence College men's basketball team. Curry graduated from Joseph Wheeler High School in Georgia, where his team won basketball state championships in 2003 and 2005. As a freshman at Providence, Curry was named to the Big East all-rookie team. *... (3.5) |
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| 2006–07 | 18–13 | 8–8 | Tim Welsh | NIT 1st Round | Herbert Hill Herbert Hill (basketball) Herbert Hill is an American basketball player currently playing for the Incheon Elephants in the Korean Basketball League.... (18.1) |
Geoff McDermott (9.1) | Geoff McDermott (5.1) |
| 2007–08 | 15–16 | 6–12 | Tim Welsh | Jeff Xavier Jeff Xavier Jeff Xavier is a Cape Verdean American basketball player, and a 2009 graduate of Providence College. Xavier transferred to Providence after two years at Manhattan College. Xavier is a member of the Cape Verde national basketball team. He is a graduate of St... (12.4) |
Geoff McDermott (8.1) | Geoff McDermott (4.9) | |
| 2008–09 2008–09 Providence Friars men's basketball team The 2008–09 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College in the Big East Conference. The team finished with a 10–8 conference record and a 19–14 record overall.... |
19–14 | 10–8 | Keno Davis Keno Davis -External links:*****... |
NIT 1st Round | Weyinmi Efejuku Weyinmi Efejuku Oritseweyinmi "Weyinmi" Efejuku is a Jamaican professional basketball player who plays for Juvecaserta Basket. He was born Fresh Meadows, Queens, USA.... (15.7) |
Geoff McDermott (8.5) | Sharaud Curry (4.2) |
| 2009–10 2009–10 Providence Friars men's basketball team The 2009–10 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College in the Big East Conference. The team finished with a 4–14 conference record and a 12–19 record overall.... |
12–19 | 4–14 | Keno Davis | Jamine Peterson (19.6) | Jamine Peterson (10.2) | Vincent Council (4.5) | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Providence Friars men's basketball team The 2010–11 Providence Friars men's basketball team represented Providence College in the Big East Conference. The team finished with a 4–14 conference record and a 15–17 record overall.... |
15–17 | 4–14 | Keno Davis | Marshon Brooks Marshon Brooks Marshon Brooks is an American professional basketball shooting guard with the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 25th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.-Early years:... (24.6) |
Marshon Brooks (7.0) | Vincent Council (5.9) | |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Providence Friars men's basketball team The 2011–12 Providence Friars men's basketball team will represent Providence College in the Big East Conference.After finishing with a 4–14 conference record for the second straight season in 2010–11, head coach Keno Davis was fired in March 2011 after three seasons with the team... |
5–2 | 0–0 | Ed Cooley Ed Cooley Ed Cooley is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach of the Providence College Friars men's basketball team. Previously, Cooley had held the same position at Fairfield University from 2006–2011... |
Vincent Council (18.0) | LaDontae Henton (8.1) | Vincent Council (5.7) | |
Friars in the NBA
| "Friars Legends" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Years | Date |
| Coach | Joe Mullaney | 1955–69; 1981–85 | January 6, 2007 |
| Coach | Dave Gavitt Dave Gavitt David "Dave" Gavitt was a American college basketball coach and athletic director at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island... |
1969–79 | January 6, 2007 |
| 10 | Vin Ernst | 1960–63 | February 19, 2011 |
| 14 | Raymond Flynn Raymond Flynn Raymond Leo Flynn , also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See by President Bill Clinton.-Early life:... |
1960–63 | February 19, 2011 |
| 14 | Lenny Wilkens Lenny Wilkens Leonard Randolph "Lenny" Wilkens is a retired American basketball player and coach in the NBA... |
1957–60 | November 27, 1996 |
| 15 | Ernie DiGregorio Ernie DiGregorio Ernest DiGregorio is a retired American National Basketball Association player.DiGregorio played on the 1968 Rhode Island champions at North Providence High School.... |
1970–73 | March 8, 2008 |
| 24 | Marvin Barnes Marvin Barnes Marvin Jerome Barnes is a former professional American basketball player.As a 6'8" forward for Providence College, Barnes led the nation in rebounding in 1973-74. On December 15, 1973, Barnes scored 52 points against Austin Peay, breaking the single-game school record... |
1971–74 | March 8, 2008 |
| 24 | Jimmy Walker Jimmy Walker (basketball) James "Jimmy" Walker was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, he played nine seasons in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Kansas City Kings. Walker was a two-time All-Star who scored 11,655 points in his career... |
1964–67 | March 8, 2008 |
| 34 | Johnny Egan Johnny Egan John Francis "Johnny" Egan is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.A 5' 11" guard from Weaver High School and Providence College, he played 11 seasons in the NBA, spending time with the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland... |
1958–61 | February 21, 2009 |
Currently in NBA
- F Ryan GomesRyan GomesRyan Anthony Gomes is an American professional basketball forward with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association....
, Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles ClippersThe Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... - G Marshon BrooksMarshon BrooksMarshon Brooks is an American professional basketball shooting guard with the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 25th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.-Early years:...
, New Jersey NetsNew Jersey NetsThe New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
All-time NBA Draft
- 19601960 NBA DraftThe 1960 NBA Draft was the 14th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on April 11, 1960 before the 1960–61 season. In this draft, eight NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college...
, Round 1, Pick 6: Lenny WilkensLenny WilkensLeonard Randolph "Lenny" Wilkens is a retired American basketball player and coach in the NBA...
(St. Louis Hawks) - 19611961 NBA DraftThe 1961 NBA Draft was the 15th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on March 27, 1961 before the 1961–62 season. In this draft, nine NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college...
, Round 2, Pick 12: Johnny EganJohnny EganJohn Francis "Johnny" Egan is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.A 5' 11" guard from Weaver High School and Providence College, he played 11 seasons in the NBA, spending time with the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland...
(Detroit PistonsDetroit PistonsThe Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
) - 19621962 NBA DraftThe 1962 NBA Draft was the 16th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on March 26, 1962 before to the 1962–63 season. In this draft, nine NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college...
, Round 3, Pick 25: Jim Hadnot (Boston CelticsBoston CelticsThe Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
) - 19631963 NBA DraftThe 1963 NBA Draft was the 17th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on April 30, 1963 before the 1963–64 season. In this draft, nine NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college...
, Round 4, Pick 33: Raymond FlynnRaymond FlynnRaymond Leo Flynn , also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See by President Bill Clinton.-Early life:...
(Syracuse Nats) - 1963, Round 6, Pick 53: Vin Ernst (Boston Celtics)
- 19641964 NBA DraftThe 1964 NBA Draft was the 18th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on May 4, 1964 before the 1964–65 season. In this draft, nine NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college eligibility...
, Round 3, Pick 27: John ThompsonJohn Thompson (basketball)John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator...
(Boston Celtics) - 19671967 NBA DraftThe 1967 NBA Draft was the 21st annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on May 3, 1967 before the 1967–68 season. In this draft, 12 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college eligibility...
, Round 1, Pick 1: Jimmy WalkerJimmy Walker (basketball)James "Jimmy" Walker was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, he played nine seasons in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Kansas City Kings. Walker was a two-time All-Star who scored 11,655 points in his career...
(Detroit Pistons) - 1967, Round 5, Pick 44: Dexter Westbrook (Baltimore BulletsBaltimore BulletsBaltimore Bullets has been the name of three different basketball franchises:* Baltimore Bullets , an American Basketball League franchise and National Basketball Association franchise that folded in 1954....
) - 1967, Round 12, Pick 128: Mike RiordanMike RiordanMichael W. Riordan is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'4" guard/forward from Holy Cross High School and Providence College, Riordan played 9 seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks and Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets...
(New York KnicksNew York KnicksThe New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
) - 19711971 NBA DraftThe 1971 NBA Draft was the 25th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on March 29, 1971 before the 1971–72 season. In this draft, 17 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, Round 6, Pick 96: Jim LarranagaJim LarranagaJames Larranaga is an American college basketball coach and the head coach of the University of Miami men's basketball program. He was most notably the men's basketball coach of George Mason where he coached the Patriots to 13 consecutive winning seasons and became a media sensation during the...
(Detroit Pistons) - 19731973 NBA DraftThe 1973 NBA Draft was the 27th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on April 24, 1973 before the 1973–74 season. In this draft, 17 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, Round 1, Pick 3: Ernie DiGregorioErnie DiGregorioErnest DiGregorio is a retired American National Basketball Association player.DiGregorio played on the 1968 Rhode Island champions at North Providence High School....
(Buffalo BravesBuffalo BravesThe Buffalo Braves were a team in the National Basketball Association. They later moved to San Diego, California to become the San Diego Clippers then subsequently the Los Angeles Clippers....
) - 1973, Round 2, Pick 24: Kevin StacomKevin StacomKevin M. Stacom is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'3" guard from Holy Cross High School, Flushing, New York; and Providence College, Stacom played six seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, and Milwaukee Bucks...
(Chicago BullsChicago BullsThe Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
) - 1973, Round 5, Pick 71: Fran Costello (Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail BlazersThe Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
) - 19741974 NBA DraftThe 1974 NBA Draft was the 28th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on May 28, 1974 before the 1974–75 season. In this draft, 18 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, Round 1, Pick 2: Marvin BarnesMarvin BarnesMarvin Jerome Barnes is a former professional American basketball player.As a 6'8" forward for Providence College, Barnes led the nation in rebounding in 1973-74. On December 15, 1973, Barnes scored 52 points against Austin Peay, breaking the single-game school record...
(Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ersThe Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
) - 1974, Round 2, Pick 35: Kevin Stacom (Boston Celtics)
- 19751975 NBA DraftThe 1975 NBA Draft was the 29th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on May 29, 1975 before the 1975–76 season. In this draft, 18 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, Round 9, Pick 154: Steve Strother (Houston RocketsHouston RocketsThe Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
) - 19761976 NBA DraftThe 1976 NBA Draft was the 30th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 8, 1976 before the 1976–77 season. In this draft, 18 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, Round 8, Pick 136: Mark McAndrew (Buffalo Braves) - 19771977 NBA DraftThe 1977 NBA Draft was the 31st annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 10, 1977 before the 1977–78 season. In this draft, 22 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, Round 3, Pick 52: Joe HassettJoe HassettJoseph Patrick Hassett is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. A 6'5" 180 lb guard, he played college basketball at Providence College, where he still shares a record with four other players to score at least 500 points in a season in three consecutive years...
(Seattle SuperSonicsSeattle SuperSonicsThe Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
) - 1977, Round 6, Pick 119: Bob Cooper (Kansas City Kings)
- 19781978 NBA DraftThe 1978 NBA Draft was the 32nd annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 9, 1978, before the 1978–79 season. In this draft, 22 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, Round 6, Pick 112: Bob Misevicius (Buffalo Braves) - 1978, Round 8, Pick 153: Bruce Campbell (New Jersey NetsNew Jersey NetsThe New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
) - 19791979 NBA DraftThe 1979 NBA Draft was the 33rd annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 25, 1979, before the 1979–80 season. In this draft, 22 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, Round 6, Pick 121: Dwight Williams (Atlanta HawksAtlanta HawksThe Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
) - 19801980 NBA DraftThe 1980 NBA Draft was the 34th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 10, 1980, before the 1980–81 season. In this draft, 23 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, Round 10, Pick 214: John Nolan (Boston Celtics) - 19811981 NBA DraftThe 1981 NBA Draft was the 35th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 9, 1981, before the 1981–82 season. The draft was broadcast in the United States on the USA Network. In this draft, 23 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
, Round 9, Pick 186: Rudy Williams (New Jersey Nets) - 19831983 NBA DraftThe 1983 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1983 in New York City. A total of 226 players were selected over 10 rounds by the league's 23 teams. At least three players from the 1983 draft now serve as coaches...
, Round 7, Pick 160: Ron Jackson (Boston Celtics) - 19841984 NBA DraftThe 1984 NBA Draft was the 38th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on June 19, 1984 before the 1984–85 season. The draft was broadcast in the United States on the USA Network. In this draft,...
, Round 1, Pick 9: Otis ThorpeOtis ThorpeOtis Henry Thorpe is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.-Early years:...
(Kansas City Kings) - 19851985 NBA DraftThe 1985 NBA Draft took place on June 18, 1985. It was also the first NBA Draft of the "Lottery" era. A total of 162 players were selected over 7 rounds by the league's 23 teams. The New York Knicks were awarded the first overall pick, by winning the first-ever NBA Draft Lottery, which was held...
, Round 5, Pick 114: Ray Knight (Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee BucksThe Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
) - 19871987 NBA DraftThe 1987 Draft of the National Basketball Association was held on June 22, 1987 in New York City, New York.This draft is notable for the selection of two future members of the NBA 50 Greatest Players list, David Robinson and Scottie Pippen. Other notable selections include Reggie Miller, Kevin...
, Round 3, Pick 68: Billy DonovanBilly DonovanWilliam John "Billy" Donovan, Jr. is an American college basketball coach and a former college and professional basketball player. Donovan is the current head coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team of the University of Florida...
(Utah JazzUtah JazzThe Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
) - 19901990 NBA DraftThe 1990 NBA Draft took place on June 27, 1990, in New York City, New York. This draft produced only one perennial All-Star,Gary Payton. Among the 54 picks, Payton is considered by far the best pick of the draft. Payton went on to be considered one of the greatest point guards of all time...
, Round 2, Pick 54: Abdul Shamsid-Deen (Seattle SuperSonics) - 19911991 NBA DraftThe 1991 NBA Draft took place on June 26, 1991 in New York City, New York. Dikembe Mutombo is regarded as the best overall pick in this draft, becoming one of the greatest defensive centers in the history of the league. He was a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner and an eight...
, Round 1, Pick 21: Eric MurdockEric MurdockEric Lloyd Murdock is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 1st round of the 1991 NBA Draft....
(Utah Jazz) - 19941994 NBA DraftThe 1994 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is notable for the fact that two NBA rookies of the year were picked in the first round, as Jason Kidd and Grant Hill were co-winners of the award for the 1994–95 NBA season...
, Round 1, Pick 21: Dickey SimpkinsDickey SimpkinsLuBara Dixon "Dickey" Simpkins is an American former professional basketball player best known for his tenure with the Chicago Bulls in the late 1990s...
(Chicago Bulls) - 1994, Round 2, Pick 35: Michael Smith (Sacramento KingsSacramento KingsThe Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
) - 19951995 NBA DraftThe 1995 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1995 at SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It marked the first NBA draft for the two Canadian expansion teams, Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies...
, Round 1, Pick 14: Eric Williams (Boston Celtics) - 1995, Round 2, Pick 45: Troy BrownTroy Brown (basketball)Troy Brown is an American professional basketball player.Brown played collegiately at Providence where he played small forward. He was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2nd round of the 1995 NBA Draft, though he did not play any games as a Hawk, or in the NBA.- External links :*...
(Atlanta Hawks) - 19971997 NBA DraftThe 1997 NBA Draft took place on June 25, 1997 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although the Celtics had the second worst record in the 1996-97 season and the best odds of winning the lottery with two picks, the Spurs, usually a model of winning and consistency, lost David Robinson to an injury early...
, Round 1, Pick 12: Austin CroshereAustin CroshereAustin Nathan Croshere is a retired American professional basketball player and current analyst for Fox Sports Indiana broadcasts of Indiana Pacers games.-Education:...
(Indiana Pacers) - 1997, Round 2, Pick 46: God ShammgodGod ShammgodGod Shammgod is an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association with the Washington Wizards during 1997-98 after being drafted by them in the 2nd round of the 1997 NBA Draft...
(Washington WizardsWashington WizardsThe Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
) - 20042004 NBA DraftThe 2004 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2004 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York and was broadcast live on ESPN at 7:00 pm . In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible...
, Round 2, Pick 56: Marcus DouthitMarcus DouthitMarcus Eugene Douthit is an American-Filipino basketball player who graduated from Providence College. After his stint with the Providence Friars, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2004 NBA Draft...
(Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
) - 20052005 NBA DraftThe 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
, Round 2, Pick 50: Ryan GomesRyan GomesRyan Anthony Gomes is an American professional basketball forward with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association....
(Boston Celtics) - 20072007 NBA DraftThe 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
, Round 2, Pick 55: Herbert HillHerbert Hill (basketball)Herbert Hill is an American basketball player currently playing for the Incheon Elephants in the Korean Basketball League....
(Utah Jazz) - 20112011 NBA DraftThe 2011 NBA Draft was held on June 23, 2011 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The draft started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
, Round 1, Pick 25: Marshon BrooksMarshon BrooksMarshon Brooks is an American professional basketball shooting guard with the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 25th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.-Early years:...
(Boston Celtics)