Kevin and Billy discuss the Butler loss and the Friday night tilt against Seton Hall
PC Big Man great Randall Hanke stops by to discuss why URI is still little brother in Rhode Island College Basketball, how PC is improving offensively and defensively and what the Friars need to do to kick-off Big East play in the win column
Billy, Kevin and Tom Harkness of Rhody Vault discuss the FDU Win, The State of the Friars at 5-4, what makes the PC/URI Rivalry so special and Saturday's game preview
Billy and Ted discuss the Penn State win, Oswin Block Party, Vaaks in the Clutch and Wisco
Billy and Danny aka Friartown Mayor discuss: The Colorado Loss, Defensive Identity, The Freshman Hot Start, Edwards and Sellers, UNH Rebound
Billy and Kevin are joined by Ted Bancroft following an overtime heartbreaker at Mohegan Sun. They break down the first week of the season, take a look ahead, and remember Friar great Lenny Wilkens.
As the 2025-26 season tips off, Steve returns to the show and talks about the changing landscape in college sports, how Providence has positioned itself to build the best roster possible, the impact Friars athletics has in Rhode Island, NCAA Tournament expansion, and more.
The start of the 2025–26 season is almost upon us. Billy and Kevin take stock of Providence's two exhibition games, including the strong play of Duncan Powell and freshman Jamier Jones. The guys also talk about their biggest concerns heading into the season, what they feel most confident about, and what they'd like to see against Holy Cross in Monday's opener.
Business is picking up in Friartown. Kevin is fresh off his visit to Pittsburgh to get a first look at the Friars, while Providence was picked to finish fourth during Big East Media Day on Tuesday. Billy and Kev share Pitt impressions and talk through the outcomes of Media Day.
Billy and Kev break down the recent commitment of top 2026 recruit Aiden Derkack, Kevin's upcoming trip to Pittsburgh to see the Friars' exhibition game, and the narrative of the Big East being UConn/St. John's, and everyone else.
We welcome former Friar Ted Bancroft back to the show and talk about what's next for Ryan Mela and Oswin Erhunmwunse as sophomores, share thoughts on the visit of five star guard Caleb Holt, get into expectations/hopes for the Friars offensively this year, and make a few predictions along the way.
The is a fun one. Mike and BOC from The Providence Crier join The Friar Podcast for a full breakdown of the 2025–26 Friars. From cautious optimism to recruiting buzz, breakout players to buy-or-sell predictions, we cover it all. This episode dives into preseason expectations, potential sleepers, and what needs to improve for Providence to make a tournament push. Plus: favorite Friar glue guys, all-time games at the AMP, and our go-to Rhode Island restaurants. A must-listen for Friar fans heading into the new season.
Billy and Kevin are joined by new Providence assistant Bryan Tibaldi. They discuss impressions of the team during summer practices and Tibaldi's journey -- which has included stints with Michigan State, DePaul, the Chicago Bulls, and most recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers. He talks about his relationship with Kim English from their days at Missouri, growing up the son of basketball coaches, how coaching in the G League helped him grow, and more.
Billy welcomed PC sophomore Nilavan Daniels to the show. Nil detailed his journey from famed Chaminade in St. Louis to Link Year Prep and now Friartown. He also talked about next year's team having something to prove, reflected on his freshman year, and touched on the significance of being an Indian American D1 basketball player.
This jam-packed episode includes an interview with new Providence point guard Daquan Davis, a look at the non-conference portion of the schedule, impressions after seeing the new-look Friars, and much more.
Jason Edwards joins the show to talk about the upcoming season, and his mission to restore Providence's winning ways. The engaging Edwards also touches on his basketball journey, building relationships with his new teammates, growing up in Atlanta in much more.
Billy and Kev welcome Providence freshman Jaylen Harrell after he just arrived at campus. Plus, the guys share their excitement over Ryan Gomes' return, and talk about the recent media appearance of Kim English and Steve Napolillo.
We caught up with Oswin Erhunmwunse during his trip home to Nigeria. Oswin talked about being back home, how he sees his game evolving as a sophomore at Providence, taking on a leadership role after the departure of some veterans, and much more.
Duncan Powell is a Friar. Bill and Kevin talk about what Powell brings to the Providence frontcourt, break down potential lineups next year, and share which portal additions are most likely to succeed in their roles.
Billy and Kevin talk through one of the craziest recruiting days in Friar history, with breakdowns of Jason Edwards, Jaylin Sellers, Stefan Vaaks and much more.