It’s official. Providence basketball will be part of Battle 4 Atlantis games in Bahamas

Thursday brought a major nonconference men’s basketball schedule upgrade for Providence.

What was known for the last couple weeks has become official. The Friars will replace Big East rival Creighton in the Battle 4 Atlantis, one of the sport’s premier showcase events during the Thanksgiving break.

Providence joins Arizona, Davidson, Gonzaga, Indiana, Louisville, Oklahoma and West Virginia in the expected eight-team field in the Bahamas. The Friars will play three games from Nov. 27-29, with exact matchups and broadcast times on ESPN’s television and streaming outlets yet to be announced.

CBS Sports first reported the possibility of this change for Providence. The Bluejays look to have secured a place in the Players Era Festival, a Las Vegas event focused on funneling name, image and likeness cash to the participants. Creighton’s departure from the Atlantis field left an opening for a fellow league member.

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Providence head coach Kim English will lead his Friars into the Battle 4 Atlantic tournament in November. PC joins Arizona, Davidson, Gonzaga, Indiana, Louisville, Oklahoma and West Virginia in the expected eight-team field in the Bahamas.

The Friars will also be trading up with respect to their exposure over multiple games. They were originally included in a four-team event with Boston College, Temple and Massachusetts at Mohegan Sun. That short trip looks unlikely to happen now, with a first visit to Paradise Island on tap.

The Wildcats, Bulldogs and Sooners all finished inside the national top 50 last season according to KenPom.com. The Hoosiers scraped into the top 100 while the Wildcats and Mountaineers both closed in the top 150. Multiple victories against the field could help Providence reach its first NCAA Tournament under head coach Kim English.

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Author : The Providence Journal

Publish date : 2024-05-31 11:53:07

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