PROVIDENCE FRIARS NEWS

A.J. Reeves - Won't play Saturday Reeves (finger) will miss Saturday's game against St. John's, Tiam Tormey of ABC 6 reports.

Impact Reeves seemed doubtful to suit up entering the day and can now officially be removed from the equation for the Friars. He will reportedly be evaluated on a game-by-game basis moving forward, so a return Tuesday against Creighton remains possible.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Reeves - Looking unlikely for Saturday Head coach Ed Cooley indicated that the Friars are preparing to be without Reeves (finger) Saturday against St. John's but noted that he will be evaluated on a game-by-game basis,...

Impact Reeves isn't officially ruled out for the game and will likely be evaluated on game day, but Cooley certainly makes it sound as though the senior is trending in the wrong direction. If he's unable to face the Red Storm, Justin Minaya and Al Durham will likely be relied on for major minutes again.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ed Croswell - Chips in 11 points Croswell ended with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 88-56 loss to Marquette.

Impact Croswell frustrated the Marquette defense by pulling in six offensive rebounds and recording double-digit points for the first time since the layoff. Through those three contests, the senior is averaging 6.3 points and five rebounds during 16.3 minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Providence looks for home win vs St. John's

No. 16 Providence looks for its fourth straight win over St. John's at Dunkin' Donuts Center

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquette ends skid by trouncing No. 16 Providence 88-56

Justin Lewis had a career-high 23 points plus 11 rebounds as Marquette broke out of its slump Tuesday night with an 88-56 blowout of No. 16 Providence that snapped the Friars’ eigh...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A.J. Reeves - Status in question for Saturday Coach Ed Cooley said he "doesn't know" if Reeves (finger) will be available to play Saturday against St. John's, Kevin McNamara of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Reeves was unable to suit up for Tuesday's loss to Marquette, and he may be sidelined for additional games. The senior forward received treatment for the finger injury, but Cooley noted the team will be cautious with his return given it's still early in the conference schedule.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Reeves - Considered day-to-day Reeves has been deemed day-to-day leading up to Tuesday's clash with Marquette due to a finger injury, Kevin McNamara of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Reeves was limited to just eight minutes against DePaul on New Year's Day due to the finger issue and it looks to still be bothering him leading up to Tuesday's affair. On a more positive note, Reeves' day-to-day designation indicates he's avoided serious damage to the finger, so the senior doesn't figure to miss a ton of time, if any, because of it.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marquette looks to knock off No. 16 Providence

No. 16 Providence looks to give Marquette its fifth straight loss to ranked opponents

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aljami Durham - Spearheads scoring in win Durham contributed 17 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 38 minutes during Saturday's 70-53 victory over DePaul.

Impact Durham was one of four Friars to record double-digit points on the night. After a four-game drought without a three-point make the senior locked in to deliver two treys and put his team over the top. This performance was the fourth time he scored over fifteen points this season.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Minaya - Logs first double-double Minaya contributed 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 38 minutes during Saturday's 70-53 win over DePaul.

Impact Minaya has started the last four games for the Friars, but the results have been inconsistent. He's had his two best scoring totals of the year over that stretch, but he also has games with just two and zero points. It's possible he's turned a corner given that this performance occurred with the team fully healthy, though for now, his value is likely limited to deeper and Big East-only formats.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Durham scores 17, No. 21 Providence rolls past DePaul 70-53

Aljami Durham scored 17 points and No. 21 Providence beat DePaul 70-53

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matteus Case - Clears COVID-19 protocols Case (COVID-19) has cleared the league's safety protocols and will be available for Saturday's game against DePaul, according to Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Providence is back at full strength this afternoon since Ed Cooley said in his pre-game conference that Case, Brycen Goodine and assistant coach Brian Blaney have all cleared COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Case is averaging just 2.0 points per game.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brycen Goodine - Available Saturday Goodine (COVID-19 protocols) is available for Saturday's game against DePaul, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Goodine was considered a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup but has now cleared the COVID-19 protocols. In his four appearances prior to his absence, he averaged 0.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brycen Goodine - Game-time decision Saturday Goodine (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against DePaul, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Goodine has missed the last two games due to COVID-19 protocols, but he traveled with the team to Chicago and has a chance to return Saturday. The team will likely wait to see how he fares during pregame warmups before determining his status.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Reeves - Delivers 11 points Reeves contributed 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 70-65 victory over Seton Hall.

Impact Reeves fed the hot hand of Noah Horchler to record all three of his assists on the night. He finished the contest without committing a turnover and has logged just four total throughout December. He was unphased by the recent postponements, and the senior tallied double-digit points for the eighth time this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aljami Durham - Clutch in win Durham closed with 12 points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 70-65 win over Seton Hall.

Impact Durham iced the game by making all four of his free throws in the final 15 seconds of play. He delivered a statement dunk to open the second half off a nice feed from Noah Horchler and recorded a steal on the very next possession. Through his six December appearances, the senior has averaged 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists through 33.3 minutes.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Bynum - Tallies 14 points Bynum ended Wednesday's 70-65 win over Seton Hall with 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 29 minutes.

Impact Bynum recorded his second-highest point total of the season with a season-high 11 attempts from the floor. The junior made the final Friar bucket from the floor with under a minute to go and stayed aggressive, extending the lead throughout the game to secure his team the win. He was one of five Providence players to record double-digit points on the night.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Watson - Contributes 14 in win Watson chipped in 14 points (5-14 FG, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 70-65 victory over Seton Hall.

Impact Watson pulled down a season-high-tying three offensive rebounds on his way to securing a Providence victory. The senior only recorded one point in the second half as Seton Hall made stopping him a top priority. The center recorded his most field goal attempts in nine contests, a good sign for his production going forward.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas joins Baylor, Duke and Purdue atop Katz's Tiers

Baylor, Duke and Purdue remain best in class, but Andy Katz adds a few teams to his top tiers. Find out who makes the cut.

DECEMBER 30, 2021

DePaul looks to knock off No. 21 Providence

No. 21 Providence looks to give DePaul its seventh straight loss to ranked opponents

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Noah Horchler - X-factor for Friars Horchler ended with 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt), 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 70-65 win over Seton Hall.

Impact Horchler led the team in both scoring and rebounding as the Friars were able to pick up their fifth Quadrant 1 victory, which is two more than any other team in college basketball (per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports). The fourth-year forward is one of the most improved players in the entire Big East, increasing his scoring from 6.7 to 10.5 ppg, and his rebounding from 5.7 to 8.3 rpg. Wednesday represented a season high in both rebounds and three-pointers made, as well as match his best blocks total for a complete fantasy performance.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Horchler carries No. 21 Providence over No. 15 Seton Hall

Noah Horchler scored 17 points with 13 rebounds, and Nate Watson added 14 points to carry No. 21 Providence to a 70-65 victory over 15th-ranked Seton Hall

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS