- Genre:sports & recreation
- Sub-genre:Basketball
- Language:English
- Pages:340
- Hardcover ISBN:9798317845797
Book details
Overview
CENTENNIAL EDITION!
As Providence College prepares to celebrate the program's 100th season of Friar basketball, this book tells the complete story!
From its humble beginnings in the 1920s to NIT championships, NCAA Final Four appearances, and Big East titles, the complete history of Friar basketball is captured in this definitive reference volume. Featuring comprehensive information on every player, coach, game, and opponent, the book also includes special sections highlighting legendary players, postseason tournaments, radio and television coverage, player transfers, the creation and evolution of the Big East Conference, historic rivalries, and much more. Season by season, the book traces the development of the school's basketball program. An Eastern power by the program's third season, the ups-and-downs of each season are chronicled, game by game. The genius of Joe Mullaney, the vision of Dave Gavitt, the brilliance of Lenny Wilkens, Jimmy Walker, Ernie DiGregorio, and more are on full display, right through the hire of Bryan Hodgson and his building of the roster for 2026-27.
Description
CENTENNIAL EDITION!
As Providence College prepares to celebrate the program's 100th season of Friar basketball, this book tells the complete story!
From its humble beginnings in the 1920s to NIT championships, NCAA Final Four appearances, and Big East titles, the complete history of Friar basketball is captured in this definitive reference volume. Featuring comprehensive information on every player, coach, game, and opponent, the book also includes special sections highlighting legendary players, postseason tournaments, radio and television coverage, player transfers, the creation and evolution of the Big East Conference, historic rivalries, and much more.
Season by season, the book traces the development of the school's basketball program. An Eastern power by the program's third season, the ups-and-downs of each season are chronicled, game by game. The genius of Joe Mullaney, the vision of Dave Gavitt, the brilliance of Lenny Wilkens, Jimmy Walker, Ernie DiGregorio, and more are on full display, right through the hire of Bryan Hodgson and his building of the roster for 2026-27.
This Centennial Edition is completely revised, with new sections on Devin Carter, PC's historic rivalries, the author's picks for the school's All-Century Team, and 16 pages of iconic photographs! Grab a copy today of the perfect gift for every Providence College basketball fan!
