PROVIDENCE FRIARS NEWS

A.J. Reeves - Returns to the floor Sunday Reeves (finger) totaled six points (2-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Sunday's 65-63 win over Marquette.

Impact Reeves made his return to the floor Sunday, after missing the Friars' five previous games with a finger injury. Though he entered off the bench Sunday, the senior forward has started in 12 of his 14 appearances this season. Reeves is averaging 10.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 26.7 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Reeves - Goes through warmups Reeves (finger) went through warmups ahead of Sunday's contest against Marquette, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Reeves hasn't appeared in a game since New Year's Day, but he looks close to a return after going through a full practice Friday. His status during warmups is another step in the right direction, but there likely won't be an official word on if he's playing or not until closer to the 12:30 ET tip. If he's cleared to go Sunday, Reeves should be in line for a hefty role, assuming his conditioning is up to speed.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis leads No. 22 Marquette against No. 17 Providence after 33-point showing

No. 22 Marquette visits the No. 17 Providence Friars after Justin Lewis scored 33 points in the Golden Eagles' 73-63 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 22 Marquette visits No. 17 Providence following Lewis' 33-point outing

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A.J. Reeves - Practicing in full Friday Reeves (finger) will participate fully in Friday's practice session and could be active for Sunday's game against Marquette, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Reeves hasn't appeared in a game since New Year's Day but looks to be closing in on a return to the floor. If he's cleared to go Sunday, Reeves should be in line for a hefty role, assuming his conditioning is up to speed.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bynum's 3 lifts No. 17 Providence over No. 21 Xavier, 65-62 Jared Bynum’s 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining lifted No. 17 Providence to a 65-62 victory over No. 21 Xavier on Wednesday night.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Bynum's 3-pointer lifts No. 17 Providence over No. 21 Xavier

Jared Bynum’s 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining lifted No. 17 Providence to a 65-62 victory over No. 21 Xavier

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Providence names Steven Napolillo its athletic director

Providence College has named Steven Napolillo its next athletic director

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A.J. Reeves - Won't play Wednesday Reeves (finger) will sit out again Wednesday versus Xavier, John Fanta of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Reeves was deemed a game-time call leading up to the contest but is set for his fifth consecutive absence Wednesday. With him sidelined yet again, Alyn Breed will remain in the starting lineup and some of the other starters may be counted on for big minutes again. Reeves' next chance to see the floor arrives Saturday versus Marquette.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Reeves - Labeled game-time call Providence head coach Ed Cooley said Reeves (finger) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt with Xavier, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Reeves hasn't played since Jan. 1 due to the injury, missing each of the Friars' last four games. Since he's not working back from a lower-body issue, Reeves shouldn't face any playing-time restrictions if he's ultimately cleared ahead of the 6:30 p.m. ET, assuming he's been able to maintain his conditioning while he's been sidelined. The 6-foot-6 senior has started in 12 of his 14 appearances in 2021-22, averaging 10.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 treys in 26.7 minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Xavier Musketeers host the No. 17 Providence Friars

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler hosts Creighton following Harris' 21-point showing

Butler faces the Creighton Bluejays after Chuck Harris scored 21 points in Butler's 69-62 loss to the Providence Friars

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creighton visits Butler following Harris' 21-point game

Butler hosts the Creighton Bluejays after Chuck Harris scored 21 points in Butler's 69-62 loss to the Providence Friars

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 21 Xavier Musketeers host No. 17 Providence Friars

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Minaya - Leading rebounder in win Minaya finished Sunday's 69-62 win over Butler with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists over 40 minutes.

Impact Minaya has been dedicated to the boards since the layoff, averaging eight rebounds over the last five games. The senior was relentless on the offensive glass and tied a season-high for offensive rebounds by recording four. He will look to stay hungry against Xavier on Wednesday who is coming off a 75-64 loss to Marquette.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Bynum - Leading passer in victory Bynum accumulated 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 69-62 victory over Butler.

Impact Bynum has averaged 11.6 points and 5.4 assists during 28.8 minutes over the last five games. This was his third performance in the last five games with more than five assists, a mark he only eclipsed once through the first seven games of the season. He was one of four Friars to reach double-digit points in the win over Butler, in large part due to the ball movement he generated. The junior will look to keep distributing assists at a high rate against 21st ranked Xavier on Wednesday.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Watson - Spearheads scoring in win Watson racked up 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 69-62 victory over Butler.

Impact Watson recorded double-digit points for his third consecutive game. The senior has averaged 14.1 points and 6.2 rebounds during 28.2 minutes over 18 games this season. He has turned a new leaf over on free-throw shooting as prior to the layoff he was 54.9 percent from the line over 13 games. Through five games since the layoff, the 23-year-old has shot 84.6 percent from the stripe. He will seek to keep the Friars in the win column against Xavier on Wednesday.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watson's 18 points help No. 21 Providence past Butler 69-62

Nate Watson had 18 points and seven rebounds and 21st-ranked Providence held off Butler 69-62

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler basketball visits Providence in Big East action The Butler Bulldogs and Providence Friars meet on Jan. 23, 2022.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

A.J. Reeves - Not expected to play Sunday Reeves (finger) is not expected to play Sunday against Butler, Brendan McGair of the Pawtucket Times reports.

Impact Reeves is expected to be sidelined for a fourth straight game due to a pinkie injury. In his absence, Alyn Breed is expected to draw another start. Reeves' next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday at Xavier.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE