A.J. Reeves
Providence's Nate Watson shoots past Kansas' Mitch Lightfoot during the first half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament Friday, March 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Martin scores 23, top-seeded Kansas beats Providence 66-61

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 25, 2022 10:11 PM EDT

Providence guard Al Durham, left, and center Nate Watson (0) react from the bench late in the second half of the team's college basketball game against Richmond in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Fortunate Friars living in moment with top seed Kansas next

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 22, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

Providence coach Ed Cooley, right, hugs guard Matteus Case as he comes off the court during the second half of the team's college basketball game against Richmond in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Providence routs Richmond to get to 1st Sweet 16 in 25 years

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 19, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against Wright State as guard Dalen Terry (4) looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Kansas Jayhawks at Stanford Cardinal 3/20/2022

Mar. 18, 2022 08:48 PM EDT

South Dakota State's Baylor Scheierman (3) drives past Providence's Justin Minaya (15) during the first half of a college basketball game during the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Providence Friars 3/17/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 01:08 PM EDT

Providence head coach Ed Cooley claps for his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East basketball tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
History-making Providence eyes deep run in NCAA tourney

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 15, 2022 06:01 PM EDT

Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) celebrates after shooting a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Providence in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. Creighton won 85-58. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Creighton routs No. 11 Providence to reach Big East final

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 11, 2022 09:16 PM EST

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters at Charlotte 49ers 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) celebrates with teammates after an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Providence won 65-61. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Durham hits clutch 3 to send No. 11 Providence past Butler

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 10, 2022 02:51 PM EST

Providence's A.J. Reeves (11) points at Brooklyn Nets' David Duke Jr. in the stands during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East conference basketball tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Providence won 65-61. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 02:42 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Daniels helps No. 11 Villanova top No. 9 Providence 76-74

By Dan Gelston Mar. 01, 2022 08:55 PM EST

Providence head coach Ed Cooley, center, thanks the fans after winning the Big East regular season championship after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
No. 11 Providence wins first Big East regular-season title

Feb. 26, 2022 10:56 PM EST

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) slam s dunks the all after a steal as Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Bynum's 27 points lift No. 11 Providence over Xavier in 3 OT

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 23, 2022 11:13 PM EST

Providence forward Ed Croswell (5) collides with Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) on a drive to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Gillespie nets 33, No. 10 Villanova beats No. 8 Friars 89-84

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 15, 2022 11:06 PM EST

Providence's Nate Watson (0) and Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Watson scores late, No. 17 Providence tops No. 22 Marquette

Jan. 30, 2022 03:29 PM EST

Providence players Ed Croswell, left, Jared Bynum (4), Al Durham (1), Alyn Breed, second right, and Noah Horchler (14) celebrate as they extend their lead late during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Bynum's 3-pointer lifts No. 17 Providence over No. 21 Xavier

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 26, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Providence center Nate Watson (0) shoots ahead of Butler forward Bryce Nze (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Watson's 18 points help No. 21 Providence past Butler 69-62

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 23, 2022 02:43 PM EST

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing applauds while watching a replay on the videoboard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Croswell, Horchler lead No. 21 Providence over Georgetown

By Ken Powtak Jan. 20, 2022 07:10 PM EST

St. John's head coach Mike Anderson reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Ed Cooley wins 300th, No. 16 Friars rally past St. John's

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 08, 2022 02:43 PM EST

Marquette's Oso Ighodaro (13) loses control of the ball as he's fouled by Providence's Ed Croswell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Marquette ends skid by trouncing No. 16 Providence 88-56

By Steve Megargee Jan. 04, 2022 11:37 PM EST