Southern California Academy teammate Drew Fielder flipped to Cooley and the Hoyas along with 2024 guard Kayvaun Mulready – he preps at nearby Worcester Academy. Providence salvaged at least one member of its expected recruiting class last weekend when wing forward Donovan Santoro reaffirmed his commitment to the Friars. Oduro is a two-time all-conference selection in the Atlantic 10 while Fernandez was a top-100 prospect when he committed to George Mason prior to the 2022-23 season. George Mason big man Josh Oduro and wing guard Justyn Fernandez will follow their head coach from the Patriots to the Friars. Providence has only lost one player to the transfer portal to date, as freshman guard Jayden Pierre entered his name Tuesday afternoon.Įnglish has also made some additions from the outside. had announced their planned returns the previous afternoon, and redshirt guard Quante Berry will also be back for a second season. Its teams will be too well-prepared after facing so many challenges.A post shared by Devin Carter place equal importance on retention and recruiting going forward. Getty Images The Post Pick: Kansas Stateĭon’t pick against the Big 12, not this year. Keyontae Johnson of the Kansas State Wildcats drives to the basket against Joe Bamisile of the Oklahoma Sooners during a game in the second half at Bramlage Coliseum. The 6-foot-6 wing enjoyed the best season of his career, setting personal bests in scoring (17.7) and assists (2.2), and that came after there was uncertainty if he would ever play again after collapsing two years ago this past December.ĭiagnosed with myocarditis, he was placed in a medically induced coma for three days, and now Johnson is back at the top of his game. Player to watch: F Keyontae Johnson, Kansas State One of the must-watch players in this tournament. He’s improved as a playmaker since then while cutting down on his turnovers without losing his explosive offensive ability. Two years ago, the little guard led the Summit League champion to the Sweet 16, and he’s back to create even more March magic. AP Unsung Player: G Max Abmas, Oral Roberts Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas dribbles past South Dakota State guard Charlie Easley during an NCAA college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla. He’ll have a chip on his shoulder the size of a boulder for this meeting. The combo forward exploded under Ed Cooley after he was an afterthought in one season with John Calipari. Best First-Round Matchupĭon’t tell me the selection committee doesn’t plan these things, pitting Providence star Bryce Hopkins against Kentucky, his former school. The Blue Devils may advance, but they will have to sweat to do so. Oral Roberts is better at both ends of the floor than it was two years ago when it reached the Sweet 16. That doesn’t change the fact the ACC was woeful this year. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward poured in 27 points in Providences 73-61 win over the fourth-ranked Huskies. Yes, Duke is playing very well, and is coming off an ACC Tournament crown. Kyle Filipowski of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after a sunk Virginia Cavaliers in the second half of the ACC Basketball Tournament Championship game. Their elite athleticism and guard play will pose a major problem for Purdue in the second round. Kendric Davis is one of the premier guards in the country, and the Tigers have proven themselves by beating the likes of Houston, Auburn, Texas A&M and VCU. Kentucky, the sixth seed, is also lurking as a potential sleeper. A graduate of New Providence High School in New Providence, New Jersey. Indiana Season-high 16 points on 7 of 8 shooting from the floor in his first start against Chaminade Added two blocks and two steals against the Silver Swords Scored eight of his 10 points at Long Beach in the first half, helping UNC. Recorded five tackles, three solo, including one for loss against Bucknell. 3 Kansas State and dynamic Harlem point guard Markquis Nowell are favored to join the Wildcats. Brice Johnson (11) Forward - SENIOR SEASON (2015-16) Carolina. Marquette, which just won the Big East Tournament at MSG, has the chance to get back there, while No. The bottom half of the bracket is fascinating. 5 Duke gets through to the Sweet 16, the Garden will feel like Cameron Indoor Stadium North. 8 Memphis or 31-win Florida Atlantic, the ninth seed. Purdue received the final one-seed over UCLA, but it otherwise wasn’t done any favors by the selection committee, given a dangerous second-round opponent, either No. Ayinde Hikim had 18 points in UMass-Lowell's 90-81 win against Sacred Heart on. Bryce Johnson denies Wagner Seahawks with block. March Madness continues: US Senator breaks leg celebrating UConn victory Bryce Johnson denies Wagner Seahawks with block. Shaq implies Jill Biden’s Iowa White House invite was about race Angel Reese says Caitlin Clark drama was ‘frustrating’ after LSU’s championship winĪngel Reese wasn’t happy Shaq called her LSU’s greatest athlete: He didn’t ‘give a f–k’
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