2011-12 College Basketball Season Preview: Providence
Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, David Kay and Peter Christian of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com
Providence Friars (Last Year: 15-17, 4-14 in Big East)
2011-12 Projected Depth Chart:
F/C: Bilal Dixon (Jr)
PF: Kadeem Batts (So)/Ron Giplaye (So)/Lee Goldsbrough (So)/Brice Kofane (Fr)
G/F: Gerard Coleman (So)/LeDonate Henton (Fr)
G: Bryce Cotton (So)
PG: Vincent Council (Jr)/Kiwi Gardner (Fr)
Gone: SG-Marshon Brooks, C-Ray Hall, G-Duke Mondy (dismissed), PG Dre Evans (dismissed)
2011-12 Outlook:
My favorite joke about the Friars the past few seasons is when I would refer to them as "Provience" since they had no "D" and were one of the worst defensive teams in the country. First-year head coach Ed Cooley is ready to change that fact. He recently stated in an interview with ESPN's Andy Katz that his No. 1 goal is to "focus on fundamentals defensively."
Since the Friars lose Marshon Brooks, who was the 25th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, defense is a wise place to start. Providence finished 310th in Division I, allowing more than 75 points per game with opponents shooting nearly 50 percent from the field.
Replacing Brooks' offensive output will be a team effort. Starting point guard Vincent Council was second on the team in scoring last season but also averaged just fewer than six assists per game. He will likely be joined on the wing by sophomores Gerard Coleman and Bryce Cotton. Coleman had a productive freshman campaign, while Cotton was a key contributor off the bench. Neither guy shot the ball particularly well last season which leaves the Friars without a dangerous sharpshooting threat.
Depth will be an issue for Cooley on the perimeter especially since Duke Mondy and Dre Evans were dismissed from the program during the offseason. Freshman Kiwi Gardner (5-8) is known for his quickness and should allow Council to play off the ball some. Fellow newcomer LeDontae Hinton is the only other wing player under scholarship though he will likely be an energy player off the bench rather than an additional scorer.
Up front, Providence does return its starting frontcourt from last season. Kadeem Betts and Bilal Dixon bring some beef inside, but are not the most athletic or skilled post players. Seldom used a year ago, sophomores Ron Giplaye and Lee Goldsbrough do not provide much size but will compete for minutes off the bench along with redshirt freshman Brice Kofane.
With no seniors on the roster and only 10 scholarship players, Cooley will have to try to keep his head above water in what figures to be another season filled with struggles at Providence.
Player to Watch: Gerard Coleman, SG
The 6-4 shooting guard was one of the better freshmen in the Big East last season despite struggling with his jump shot for most of the year. Coleman was a staple in Providence's four-guard lineup that they often put on the floor last season. Cooley's commitment to defense should mean the Friars will play more of a traditional lineup with more size protecting the rim. Therefore, Coleman will have to sharpen up his half-court game and become a more consistent outside shooter. He by no means will be able to replace what Brooks brought to the team a year ago, but will need to help be part of the team effort to pick up the scoring left behind by Brooks.
Key Non-Conference Games: 11/25, 26 vs. Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Rice, Western Carolina, Northern Colorado, Southern U., Florida A&M (South Padre Island Invitational)
12/1 at South Carolina (Big East/SEC Challenge)
Predicted Big East Finish: 16th
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 19
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 16
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 15
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 3
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
![]()
© 1999-2011 Walter Cherepinsky : all rights reserved
Privacy Policy
2 5 9
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com
Providence Friars (Last Year: 15-17, 4-14 in Big East)
2011-12 Projected Depth Chart:
F/C: Bilal Dixon (Jr)
PF: Kadeem Batts (So)/Ron Giplaye (So)/Lee Goldsbrough (So)/Brice Kofane (Fr)
G/F: Gerard Coleman (So)/LeDonate Henton (Fr)
G: Bryce Cotton (So)
PG: Vincent Council (Jr)/Kiwi Gardner (Fr)
Gone: SG-Marshon Brooks, C-Ray Hall, G-Duke Mondy (dismissed), PG Dre Evans (dismissed)
2011-12 Outlook:
My favorite joke about the Friars the past few seasons is when I would refer to them as "Provience" since they had no "D" and were one of the worst defensive teams in the country. First-year head coach Ed Cooley is ready to change that fact. He recently stated in an interview with ESPN's Andy Katz that his No. 1 goal is to "focus on fundamentals defensively."
Since the Friars lose Marshon Brooks, who was the 25th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, defense is a wise place to start. Providence finished 310th in Division I, allowing more than 75 points per game with opponents shooting nearly 50 percent from the field.
Replacing Brooks' offensive output will be a team effort. Starting point guard Vincent Council was second on the team in scoring last season but also averaged just fewer than six assists per game. He will likely be joined on the wing by sophomores Gerard Coleman and Bryce Cotton. Coleman had a productive freshman campaign, while Cotton was a key contributor off the bench. Neither guy shot the ball particularly well last season which leaves the Friars without a dangerous sharpshooting threat.
Depth will be an issue for Cooley on the perimeter especially since Duke Mondy and Dre Evans were dismissed from the program during the offseason. Freshman Kiwi Gardner (5-8) is known for his quickness and should allow Council to play off the ball some. Fellow newcomer LeDontae Hinton is the only other wing player under scholarship though he will likely be an energy player off the bench rather than an additional scorer.
Up front, Providence does return its starting frontcourt from last season. Kadeem Betts and Bilal Dixon bring some beef inside, but are not the most athletic or skilled post players. Seldom used a year ago, sophomores Ron Giplaye and Lee Goldsbrough do not provide much size but will compete for minutes off the bench along with redshirt freshman Brice Kofane.
With no seniors on the roster and only 10 scholarship players, Cooley will have to try to keep his head above water in what figures to be another season filled with struggles at Providence.
Player to Watch: Gerard Coleman, SG
The 6-4 shooting guard was one of the better freshmen in the Big East last season despite struggling with his jump shot for most of the year. Coleman was a staple in Providence's four-guard lineup that they often put on the floor last season. Cooley's commitment to defense should mean the Friars will play more of a traditional lineup with more size protecting the rim. Therefore, Coleman will have to sharpen up his half-court game and become a more consistent outside shooter. He by no means will be able to replace what Brooks brought to the team a year ago, but will need to help be part of the team effort to pick up the scoring left behind by Brooks.
Key Non-Conference Games:
Predicted Big East Finish: 16th
|
Pharme592
02-28-2013
07:56 am
xxx.xxx.xxx4.67
(total posts: 1)
 6
 6
Very nice site!
Pharmd902
02-28-2013
07:56 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.168
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Very nice site! cheap cialis http://opeaixy.com/qsqvtsa/4.html
Pharma360
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.241
(total posts: 1)
6
7
Hello! baagdac interesting baagdac site! I'm really like it! Very, very baagdac good!
Pharmk864
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.208
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Very nice site!
Pharme431
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.197
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Very nice site! cheap cialis http://opeaixy.com/qsqvtsa/4.html
Pharmd808
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.173
(total posts: 1)
7
6
Hello! bdecege interesting bdecege site! I'm really like it! Very, very bdecege good!
Pharmf533
02-13-2013
03:42 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx.252
(total posts: 1)
7
6
Very nice site!
Pharmk791
02-13-2013
03:42 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx6.30
(total posts: 1)
7
6
Very nice site! cheap cialis http://apeoixy.com/xqqvta/4.html
Pharmg749
02-13-2013
03:42 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx.109
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Hello! ekdgbcf interesting ekdgbcf site! I'm really like it! Very, very ekdgbcf good!
Lottie
12-06-2012
06:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx2.12
(total posts: 3)
6
6
Your story was really informative, thakns!
Maud
12-04-2012
01:24 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx2.12
(total posts: 3)
7
7
I love these articles. How many words can a wrosdmith smith?
Elmira
12-04-2012
11:51 am
xxx.xxx.xxx2.12
(total posts: 3)
7
7
Holy shizint, this is so cool thank you.
Ito
11-10-2012
09:56 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx.190
(total posts: 1)
7
14
LT313beats / nothing like londaig up on LB's (converting them to DE) on fast WR, CB, HB. My teams have so much speed on both side the ball it's crazy my drafting has started that trend in our league load up on speed
Anjana
11-10-2012
06:24 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx3.90
(total posts: 1)
8
17
misswhitedaisy / Have you happened to run into Michael Bolt? 97 SPD QB. yeah QB! he tears up any dsfenee and A potential. If you like fast RB the best are lemarcus taylor 97 SPD A potential, leron james 97 SPD A potential Ozzie Jones 99 SPD A potential but he cant break a tackle. The best WR hands down IMO is Aundrey Bender 6'3 99 SPD 99 JMP.
Guess what
11-08-2012
05:39 am
xxx.xxx.xxx70.1
(total posts: 1)
6
19
Steve Adams is going to be a BEAST! New Zealand represent!
|
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 19
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 16
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 15
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 3
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
© 1999-2011 Walter Cherepinsky : all rights reserved
Privacy Policy
2 5 9
Leave a comment