Book details

  • Genre:sports & recreation
  • Sub-genre:Basketball
  • Language:English
  • Pages:340
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798317845797

ROAD TO GLORY

The Providence College Basketball Story

By Richard Coren

Overview

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.
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Description

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.
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About The Author

For more than 35 years, Richard Coren has been the unofficial Providence College basketball historian. In that time, he has interviewed countless players and coaches and has done intensive research on the program's history. He researched and created the all-time player register and numerous other statistics for PC basketball and this work appears in the basketball media guide and record book. He has been the publisher of the 247Sports ScoutFriars website since 1999, where he writes game and recruiting articles, and the site serves as the online gathering place for the Friars' fan community. Richard has worked at the scorer's table for Providence games at Amica Mutual Pavilion since 1991 and has been the team's official scorekeeper since 2010-11. In addition, he also hosts the popular 247ScoutFriars podcast, and published his first book on the Friars, "Providence College Basketball: The Friar Legacy" in 2002.
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