Latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast is here. Sports writer Bill Koch is joined by ABC 6 sports director and WEEI weekend co-host Nick Coit for a jam-packed episode. Bryant wrapped up its season by falling in the College Basketball Invitational and has already hit the recruiting trail for 2021-22 (1:45). Providence will return Nate Watson for a fifth year but now has four open scholarships after the departure of Jimmy Nichols Jr., Kris Monroe and Greg Gantt (7:55). Rhode Island experienced a pair of mildly surprising roster decisions, returning Jeremy Sheppard but losing Fatts Russell as a graduate transfer (18:30). Brown says goodbye to Barrington native Matt DeWolf, who is off to Washington State for a fifth season (25:15). Cumberland native and Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year Tyler Kolek has entered the transfer portal and is exploring a move away from George Mason (30:20). We also review our NCAA Tournament brackets to date entering the Sweet 16 (39:05) and take a look at a pair of intriguing names on the coaching carousel -- Porter Moser and Shaka Smart (74:45). Thanks for joining us. Hope this finds everyone healthy and enjoying the return of March Madness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Transfer news from Bryant, Providence, URI and Brown, NCAA Tournament review and more

We're making history this week on the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast. This marks the first three-man weave edition of the production in 2020-21. Journal sports writer Bill Koch is joined by both of his normal co-conspirators -- Nick Coit of ABC 6/WEEI-Providence and Morey Hershgordon of WPRI 12/Fox Providence. We take a deep dive on some local news and your NCAA Tournament brackets.  Greg Gantt is transferring out of Providence (2:50) and Tre Mitchell will leave the Atlantic 10 after announcing a transfer from Massachusetts (7:30). That's just the appetizer for the main course -- a look at general March Madness trends (12:25) followed by in-depth conversations on the West Region (26:15), East Region (47:25), South Region (65:45) and Midwest Region (80:55). Thanks for joining us. Hope this finds everyone well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March Madness is back!

The latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast is here. Journal sports writer Bill Koch is joined by Nick Coit, the sports director at ABC 6 and a weekend co-host with WEEI-Providence. Providence ended a disappointing season in surprising fashion with a loss to DePaul on Wednesday (1:10). The Friars left the Big East tournament at 13-13 and face some program-wide questions going forward involving how Ed Cooley can turn this into just a blip on the radar (11:25). Duke and Virginia are both out of the ACC tournament after positive COVID-19 tests among their Tier 1 groups (30:50). Is there trouble on the horizon for the NCAA Tournament next week? Congratulations to Cumberland native Tyler Kolek, who was named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (41:00). A look at his impact at George Mason and a review of his recruitment after a prep year at St. George's. South Kingstown native Keegan Records plays for an NCAA Tournament bid with Colgate this weekend (55:30). His path to the Patriot League included a stop at St. Andrew's, a place that allowed him to further his development. Thanks as always for joining us. Hope this finds you well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence's season ends, Ed Cooley's future, COVID-19 and much more

It's a busy March version of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast on this edition. Journal sports writer Bill Koch is joined by WPRI 12/Fox Providence sports reporter Morey Hershgordon. Bryant saw its bid for a first NCAA Tournament bid fall short Tuesday night (3:45). Now the real questions -- on court and off court -- begin for the Bulldogs (15:50). Providence heads for the Big East tournament and a late Wednesday date with DePaul (26:35). The Friars need four wins in as many days to reach March Madness. URI announced a major athletics donation Tuesday, and its basketball practice facility is coming into focus (39:45). The Rams also cleaned up among the Atlantic 10 women's award winners and handed a contract extension to coach Tammi Reiss (52:30). Other news around college basketball includes Gonzaga escaping against BYU, Selection Sunday approaching and more (58:45). Thanks as always for joining us. Hope this finds you well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryant falls in NEC title game, PC preps for Big East, good news for URI

Second podcast of the week here as college basketball in March kicks into overdrive. Journal sports writer Bill Koch is joined by ABC6 sports director and WEEI-Providence weekend co-host Nick Coit. URI is out of the Atlantic 10 tournament after a loss to Dayton. A look at the Rams in 2020-21 and their prospects going forward here (3:00). Bryant hosts Sacred Heart in a Northeast Conference semifinal on Saturday. The Bulldogs are two victories from reaching a first NCAA Tournament in their Division I history (29:00). Providence enters its regular season finale against No. 10 Villanova with one last chance to build momentum into the Big East tournament. The Friars are coming off a difficult loss at St. John's (42:45). Finally we delve into Greg McDermott's suspension at Creighton, the cause and the fallout across college basketball (54:30). Thanks for listening. Hope everyone is healthy and safe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URI concludes, Bryant gears up and PC hosts Villanova

March has arrived and The Journal's college basketball podcast is in good spirits. The best days of any season in the sport are upon us. Journal writer Bill Koch and WPRI 12/Fox Providence sports reporter Morey Hershgordon break down Rhode Island and its 2020-21 finish (3:15), the Atlantic 10 tournament field (15:35) and the chances the Rams carry to Richmond this week. Will Bryant (20:00) have a chance to take the floor for the Northeast Conference tournament? COVID-19 has hit its Tier 1 group yet again and threatens to keep the Bulldogs from finishing what has been a dream season. Providence (33:00) is wrapping up its Big East schedule as a winner in three of its last four. The Friars attempt to avoid sweeps against St. John's and Villanova. And as with every March, it's awards season (42:15). We dive into potential A-10, NEC and Big East honors. Thanks as always for joining us. Hope this finds you healthy and safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is here! URI, Bryant (hopefully) and Providence gearing up

Latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast is here. Bill Koch was joined by Morey Hershgordon of WPRI12 and Fox Providence off a busy Tuesday night on the state's hoop scene. URI needed double overtime to battle past Dayton in a Senior Night Classic at the Ryan Center (1:30). The Rams came from 18 points down in the second half to snap their four-game losing streak. Fatts Russell (14:15) and his fellow pending graduates left the Ryan Center on a high. Providence suffered what likely will be the final blow to its at-large NCAA Tournament hopes in a Tuesday loss at Connecticut (26:35). The Friars appear to have no way back now other than capturing the automatic bid that accompanies a Big East tournament title. Will Bryant be able to return this weekend from its COVID-19 pause? We check in on the Bulldogs and more to finish up (46:40). Thanks for joining us. Be healthy and stay safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URI wins a classic, PC drops a killer and Bryant looks to resume

It's a full episode of this week's Providence Journal college basketball podcast. Nick Coit, the ABC6 sports director and WEEI weekend co-host of Cordischi and Coit, is along for the ride with Journal sports writer Bill Koch. We discuss the contending University of Rhode Island women (1:10), a welcome Ivy League ruling for the Brown men (6:35), Providence's possible NCAA window (13:25), the skidding Rams men (31:05), Bryant's ongoing COVID-19 pause (53:30) and a tribute to retiring Journal columnist Bill Reynolds (64:40). Hope this finds everyone safe and healthy. Thanks for listening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights, skids, tributes mark Rhode Island's latest college hoop news

Welcome to the latest edition of the Providence Journal college basketball podcast. Journal sports writer Bill Koch and Morey Hershgordon from WPRI12 and Fox Providence are along for what turns out to be a somewhat bleak latest chapter. Bryant has entered a COVID-19 pause after an unidentified player tested positive Wednesday night. The next four games for the Bulldogs have been postponed, and their run toward the top of the Northeast Conference has been stalled (1:40). Providence has dropped six of its last eight games after a nightmare Wednesday against Seton Hall. The Friars are on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble as they enter a weekend matchup St. John's (11:30). The University of Rhode Island goes into the weekend off two straight losses, including a Wednesday crusher against VCU. Kingston's version of the Rams hosts Massachusetts on Saturday (27:55). We also remember Temple legend John Chaney, who passed away last week. There won't be many more coaches like him in college basketball or elsewhere (44:50).  Thanks as always for joining us. Hope this finds you healthy and safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryant enters a COVID-19 pause, Providence and URI continue to slide

Longest college basketball podcast effort of the season in this edition, and it had to be. There was plenty of ground to cover with Journal sports writer Bill Koch and Nick Coit, the sports director at ABC6 and the weekend co-host of Cordischi and Coit on WEEI. Brown athletic director Jack Hayes steps down (1:30) and Providence works overtime against Marquette (10:10). URI wins two straight (35:45) and Bryant returns to action this weekend (55:10). Also an extended look here at NCAA chances in the market (51:45, 65:40) and the coaching carousel beginning to spin (72:05). Expect to hear Bulldogs coach Jared Grasso mentioned with the opening at Fordham. (Koch and Coit agree -- politely decline, move on.) Thanks to all who tune in. Hope this finds you safe and well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A full house of Bears, Friars, Rams and Bulldogs

The latest version of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast is here. Sports writer Bill Koch and Morey Hershgordon of WPRI12 and Fox Providence is along for the ride on this Friday edition. We dig into Providence's big road win at No. 11 Creighton and its upcoming opportunity at No. 3 Villanova (1:00). We also touch on a disappointing loss for the University of Rhode Island at Duquesne and the difficulties the Rams have at finding consistency (19:05). Friars coach Ed Cooley shared some thoughts early in the week on the season in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic -- we discuss his comments and the merits of pushing on (34:45). We also take a look at Thursday's Connecticut-Tennessee women's game and a rivalry that transcends the sport (44:30). Thanks as always for tuning in. Hope everyone is staying healthy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence turns the tide, more ups and downs for URI, COVID-19, UConn-Tennessee and more

Latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast is here. Sports writer Bill Koch and Nick Coit of ABC6 and WEEI Providence are along for the ride in this episode. We break down the rise of Bryant (3:00), the rollercoaster that is the University of Rhode Island (20:45), the mounting ailments at Providence (38:45) and much more. We also celebrate Coit's ongoing media rivalry with fellow award winner and WPRI lead sports anchor Yianni Kourakis (58:20). Thanks as always for joining us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryant ready for primetime, an up and down URI and Providence slides

Latest episode of The Journal's college basketball podcast is here. Morey Hershgordon of WPRI 12 and Fox Providence is along for a deep dive on the University of Rhode Island, Providence and Bryant. The Rams survived against Saint Joseph's in overtime and enter a brutal stretch in Atlantic 10 play (2:15). Where does URI go from here against Richmond and VCU? The Friars rallied late against No. 11 Creighton but ultimately missed a chance to sweep three straight Big East games at home (21:25). Providence now plays four of its next five on the road and point guard Jared Bynum (lower body) is ailing. The Bulldogs have been idle since a Dec. 21 road win at Massachusetts (38:50). Bryant returns to Northeast Conference play this week against Central Connecticut. Also, a look at the first batch of NCAA NET rankings (43:45) and a welcome announcement regarding March Madness in a couple months (48:20). Hope your 2021 is off to a great start. Thanks for joining us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URI survives, Providence misses sweep and Bryant returns

Providence and URI entered conference play with vastly different results over the weekend, but we start this podcast with Bryant (1:20). The Bulldogs are 7-2 and off to their best start since moving to Division I after surprising Massachusetts in Amherst on Monday. The Friars (17:45) worked overtime against Seton Hall in their Big East debut and prevailed in a Sunday thriller, as A.J. Reeves knocked down the deciding 3-pointer. The Rams (33:35) fell flat at home and lost to Davidson, extending their skid to three games. Bill Koch of the Providence Journal and Nick Coit of ABC6 and WEEI Providence also offer some Christmas gifts (45:30) and wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Thanks for joining us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryant continues to impress, Providence works overtime and URI starts flat

Conference play is scheduled to heat up as we move into the final two weeks of 2020. Providence makes its fourth attempt to begin Big East play against Seton Hall on Sunday afternoon while URI hosts Davidson on Friday night to kick off the Atlantic 10. Bryant is already four games into its Northeast Conference schedule. The Bulldogs are off to their first 3-1 start since 2015-16 after a home sweep of Wagner.  Bill Koch of the Providence Journal and Morey Hershgordon of WPRI 12 and Fox Providence delve into the Friars (1:10), Rams (14:50) and Bulldogs (31:30), hit on college basketball at large (43:10) and offer some condolences to a mutual friend (47:10).  Hope everyone is healthy and safe. Thanks for joining us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence and URI begin conference play, Bryant sweeps Wagner in NEC action

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