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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Providence guard commits to TCU. Who is he?
The Providence College men's basketball team will have a new cast of lead guards next year after an announcement on social media on Sunday. Jayden Pierre committed to TCU through a post on his Instagram account. He'll spend a final college season in the Big 12 with the Horned Frogs. Pierre started in 63 of his 97 games with the Friars, including all but one of his last 64. He averaged 12.3 points and 3.2 assists last season, including 23 games in double figures and a season-high eight assists in a loss at Butler. Pierre entered the transfer portal when it opened on March 24 and will join a team that finished 16-16 last year. Mar 12, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Jayden Pierre (1) drives to the basket against Butler Bulldogs guard Kolby King (12) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images 'I would like to thank my coaches and the support staff for the opportunities they have created for me during my time here,' Pierre wrote on Instagram. 'To Providence College and the fans that have truly supported my teammates and I through everything year in and year out, I want to thank you.' Advertisement Pierre was retained by Providence coach Kim English upon his hiring away from George Mason in 2023-24. Their private game of 1-on-1 at the team practice facility turned into a viral moment on social media, with English winning and partly crediting that result for keeping the New Jersey native at the school. Pierre was part of an NCAA Tournament team as a freshman, recruited by former coach Ed Cooley over offers from Xavier, Creighton, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rutgers, Florida and more. Both of Pierre's 20-point games last season came prior to the second week of January. He totaled 22 points over his final three games, including seven points on 3-for-13 shooting in a conference tournament loss to the Bulldogs. Pierre's 3-point shooting, assist rate and steal percentage all declined from 2023-24 while his 2-point shooting and foul shooting improved. The Friars continue to shake up a roster that matched a program record for losses in a season in 2024-25. Providence finished just 12-20 and won a single game after the calendar flipped to February. That was a 75-62 triumph over Villanova, a night in which Pierre went 5-for-9 from 3-point range and Billy Donovan's jersey was retired to the Amica Mutual Pavilion rafters. Wednesday and Friday saw the Friars accept a handful of commitments, including from perimeter players Daquan Davis, Jason Edwards, Jaylin Sellers and Stefan Vaaks. Davis, Edwards and Sellers are transfers from Florida State, Vanderbilt and Central Florida, respectively. Vaaks will be a freshman addition from his native Estonia. Advertisement Providence returns veteran Corey Floyd Jr. and Ryan Mela as perimeter options. The Friars could also bring back Jabri Abdur-Rahim, who is pursuing a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA. Jaylen Harrell and Jamier Jones will join the roster as freshmen, a wing scorer and high-level athletic prospect, respectively. bkoch@ On X: @BillKoch25 This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Jayden Pierre will leave Providence basketball for TCU
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Big East Tournament preview: Butler vs. Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The first game of the Big East Tournament features two teams in a similar stance heading into New York City. Both the nine-seeded Bulldogs and eight-seeded Friars are 6-14 in Big East play, and are on losing streaks of at least four games. PC has lost five games in a row. Providence is led by transfer guard Bensley Joseph, who has averaged 12.9 points per game, with Jayden Pierre right behind him with 12.5 points per game. Butler, on the other hand, is led by big man Jahmyl Telfort who is averaging 16.2 points per game with Pierre Brooks II second on the team with 15.2 points per game. In the last matchup between the two teams, Andre Screen had a game-high 10 rebounds, which is something to keep an eye on in this game. Tip-off is at 4 p.m. from the historic Madison Square Garden. The winner will take on the one-seeded St. John's at noon on Thursday. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NBC Sports
05-03-2025
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DePaul at Providence Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
The Big East season continues in Providence tonight when the Friars (12-17, 6-12) host the Blue Demons of DePaul (11-18, 2-16). Injuries and inconsistency have been the hallmarks of Providence's season. Losers of seven of their last eight games, the Friars lost most recently Saturday at UConn 75-63. Jayden Pierre with ten points was the only Friar to reach double figures in the game. DePaul has lost its last six games but can climb out of the cellar with a win tonight. CJ Gunn leads the Blue Demons in scoring this season averaging 12.3 points per game. These teams met back on December 10 in the Big East opener for each school with Providence prevailing in OT, 70-63. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch DePaul at Providence Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time: 6:30PM EST Site: Dunkin' Donuts Center City: Providence, RI Network/Streaming: FS1 Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Blue Demons at Friars The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: DePaul Blue Demons (+280), Providence Friars (-350) Spread: Friars -7.5 Total: 144.5 points Expert picks & predictions for DePaul at Providence Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Blue Demons & Friars game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Providence Friars on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the DePaul Blue Demons +7.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 144.5. DePaul at Providence: Top betting trends and recent stats DePaul has lost 5 straight road games The Over is 12-7-1 for DePaul's last 10 on the road and Providence's last 10 at home combined Providence has failed to cover the spread in 16 of its 29 games this season If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
