Noah Locke

Providence guard Jared Bynum, left, goes to the basket against Georgetown guard Jay Heath (5) and guard Primo Spears (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

No. 20 Providence routs Georgetown 88-68; Croswell scores 25

By Bobby Bancroft Feb. 26, 2023 02:54 PM EST

Providence forward Bryce Hopkins (23) grabs a rebound as Georgetown forward Bradley Ezewiro (22) vies for the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Hopkins leads No. 20 Providence past Georgetown, 74-62

By Brendan Mcgair Feb. 08, 2023 11:27 PM EST

DePaul's Da'Sean Nelson (21) moves the ball down court pursed by Providence players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Locke's career-high 29 lifts No. 22 Friars past DePaul 75-64

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 21, 2023 04:29 PM EST

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner, right, shoots over Providence's Ed Croswell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Providence Friars at Creighton Bluejays 1/14/2023

Jan. 14, 2023 02:58 PM EST

Providence guard Noah Locke (10) and forward Clifton Moore (21) celebrate the team's win over UConn in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. Providence won 73-61. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

UConn Huskies at Providence Friars 1/4/2023

Jan. 09, 2023 12:20 PM EST

Providence forward Bryce Hopkins (23) drives to the basket against the Connecticut during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Hopkins scores 27 to help Providence beat No. 4 UConn 73-61

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 04, 2023 11:25 PM EST

CORRECTS SPELLING TO AYERS, INSTEAD OF AYRES - Referee Roger Ayers, center, speaks with officials from the University of Louisville and from the KFC Yum! Center to discuss a leak over the court, before a scheduled NCAA college basketball game between Boston College and Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Boston College Eagles at Louisville Cardinals 1/19/2022

Jan. 19, 2022 06:58 PM EST

North Carolina State guard Dereon Seabron (1) shoots over Louisville forward Samuell Williamson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

North Carolina State Wolfpack at Louisville Cardinals 1/12/2022

Jan. 12, 2022 09:52 PM EST

Louisville guard Jarrod West (13) attempts to get the ball away from Pittsburgh guard Femi Odukale (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Louisville won 75-72. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

El Ellis' 18 points help Louisville survive Pitt 75-72

Jan. 05, 2022 09:42 PM EST

North Carolina State forward Jericole Hellems (4) and Louisville forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Louisville Cardinals at North Carolina State Wolfpack 12/4/2021

Dec. 04, 2021 02:54 PM EST

Detroit Mercy guard Kevin McAdoo (21) is fouled by Louisville guard Mason Faulkner (11) as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Detroit Mercy Titans at Louisville Cardinals 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:54 PM EST

FILE - Florida head coach Mike White gestures in the first half of a first round game against Virginia Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo. Florida might have its best defensive team in nearly a decade, an experienced group that seems to fit perfectly with coach Mike White’s style. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Florida gets defensive while rebuilding via transfer portal

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

Louisville forward Matt Cross, left, drives past the defense of forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) during an NCAA college basketball intrasquad game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville prepares to open season without coach Chris Mack

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 20, 2021 09:56 AM EDT

Florida's Johnson awaits medical clearance, hopes to play

By Mark Long Apr. 21, 2021 06:56 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Keyontae Johnson is “patiently waiting” on medical clearance while hoping to play next season. Johnson,...

Louisville lands ex-Florida guard Noah Locke as a transfer

Apr. 13, 2021 06:16 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has announced that former Florida guard Noah Locke has transferred to the program after an impressive perimeter shooting...

Florida lands 4th transfer as CSU's Fleming formally commits

By Mark Long Apr. 12, 2021 04:39 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida landed its fourth transfer in two weeks on Monday when former Charleston Southern guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. formally...