Friar Friday’s: Providence’s Underwhelming Season Comes to a Close

Providence’s Ed Cooley and an assistant completed a virtual meeting with Pittsburgh transfer Au’Diese Toney last night, @AscensionSport1 told @Stockrisers.

Toney is expected to complete several more zooms over the next few weeks before speeding things up. https://t.co/HF2tR00VuG

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) March 8, 2021

After eliminations from the Big East tournament, Marquette and Providence have both offered FIU transfer Antonio Daye Jr, a source told @Stockrisers.

Joining a long list of potential suitors. Wrote about him, w/quotes⬇️ https://t.co/sMiou5nQgC

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) March 11, 2021

The following programs have reached out to Vermont grad transfer Stef Smith, his coach told @Stockrisers:

Florida, Marquette, UConn, Providence, St. John’s, Santa Clara, Colorado State, Northeastern, and Wazzu.

Averaged 13.6 points on 40% shooting. Second-team All-conference.

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) March 11, 2021

BREAKING: Auburn’s Justin Powell is expected to enter the transfer portal this week, a source told @Stockrisers. Powell, averaged 11.7 points, 6.1 boards, and 4.7 assists in 10 games.

Instantly becomes one of the top-available transfers when he hits the portal.

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) March 9, 2021