The Friar Podcast

Billy sits down with Friar Big East Regular Season Champion Ed Croswell. They discuss Ed's path to PC, his time as a Friar and finding a home in Italy as a professional.

Billy and Kevin discuss the induction of Bryce Cotton and John Linehan into the PC Athletics Hall of Fame

In Part 1: Billy, Kev and Tom discuss the Jacob Bannarbie commitment, NBA Combine & the Bryan Hodgson interview on the Field of 68. In Part 2: Billy sits down with Dealin Ducks founders Mark McPherson '14 and Nick Boylan '14 where they discuss entrepreneurship, why they partnered with us/the Friar community and their takes on the Friars offseason additions.

Providence's new coaching staff is going to work in the transfer portal. Billy and Kevin break down all aspects of the Friars' portal class, digging into the numbers and potential impact.

Billy, Kev and Tom talk about Byrd, Pate, Hightower and Kim English's new destination on our First Edition of 2026 Portal Madness

The transfer portal is upon us and Billy and Kevin break down the news of Ryan Mela staying, Jamier Jones and Oswin Erhunmwunse departing, some former USF players to keep an eye on, and dig into Bryan Hodgson's analytical approach.

It's the start of a new era as Providence hires Bryan Hodgson as its head coach.

Billy sits down for a conversation with Adam Finkelstein Director of Scouting at CBS Sports. On the PC head coaching job, the top candidates and the current returning players on the PC roster.

The Kim English era is coming to an end after year three, and the guys welcome Ted Bancroft back to the show to talk through English's tenure, what's ahead for Providence, and so much more.

Billy and Tom Harkness discuss the Xavier win, Jaylin Sellers continued rise and preview the Friars trip to Omaha.

Bryce Hopkins returned to Providence and all hell broke loose. The guys break it all down.

Following consecutive wins over Butler and DePaul at home, there's a bit more intrigue as Providence heads to Seton Hall on Wednesday night before returning to play St. John's. The guys take a look at the Friars' wins, Oswin Erhunmwunse's step forward, Jaylin Sellers winning Big East Player of the Week, and more.

Billy and Kevin discuss the misery that was Saturday's game against Georgetown and what the future holds

Billy, Kev and special guest Tom Harkness discuss how the impossible happened in the Marquette loss and what to expect against Georgetown

Following an encouraging week, Providence took a huge step backwards at Xavier. Breaking down what fell apart, season-long defensive shortcomings, and what's. next as Villanova comes to town.

After two weeks away, Providence returned to the floor with a rousing victory over St. John's at Madison Square Garden. We break down all facets of the game -- including Jamier Jones and Stefan Vaaks stepping up, lineup and strategic changes, Bryce Hopkins' challenging day, a Friartown takeover, and so much more.

Billy reunites with Noah Horchler to talk his PC career, the Big East Regular Season Championship, the Sweet 16 run and playing professionally in Greece

Following a tough loss to Seton Hall with challenging games against St. John's and UConn ahead, Providence is in a difficult spot as they close 2025. Billy and Kevin breakdown what's going wrong and if a turnaround is realistic.

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.