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PC Cracks AP Top 25

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It was just announced that Providence College has managed to crack the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. This is the first time that the Friars manage this feat in over 11 years. Coming in at #25, PC will face #6 Villanova tomorrow night in Philadelphia.

At 19-8, 9-5 in conference play, PC has four games remaining in the regular season.

Also announced today, LaDontae Henton was named Big East Player of the Week for the third time this season.

Take a look at the other 24 teams above the Friars:

1. Kentucky
2. Virginia
3. Gonzaga
4. Duke
5. Wisconsin
6. Villanova
7. Arizona
8. Kansas
9. Notre Dame
10. N. Iowa
11. Wichita
12. Iowa St
13. Utah
14. Maryland
15. UNC
16. OU
17. UofL
18. Arkansas
19. Baylor
20. WVU
21. SMU
22. VCU
23. Butler
24. SDSU
25. Providence

Email Craig – craig.belhumeur@friarbasketball.com
On Twitter – @Craig_Belhumeur

48 Comments

  1. Derek Lloyd

    February 23, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    Alex Amaral

  2. Alex Amaral

    February 23, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    They’re built for the tourney, I can’t believe Butler is ranked ahead of them

  3. Derek Lloyd

    February 23, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    I wish ledo stayed in school.

  4. Joseph Gregory

    February 23, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Raf Brown Michael J. Russo Luke Arnold

  5. Joseph Gregory

    February 23, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Raf Brown Michael J. Russo Luke Arnold

  6. Alex Amaral

    February 23, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Dunn and Ledo in the same backcourt….. Nasty

  7. Filipe Amaro

    February 23, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    These guys keep giving us reasons to go fill the Dunk!

  8. Filipe Amaro

    February 23, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    These guys keep giving us reasons to go fill the Dunk!

  9. Doug Tucker

    February 23, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Let’s stay there boys!!!

  10. Doug Tucker

    February 23, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Let’s stay there boys!!!

  11. John Cappuccilli

    February 23, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    They are the team no one wants to play come tourney time. Got to close strong though. Tomorrow is HUGE!

  12. Jack Durkan

    February 23, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    Tomorrows game becomes critical to maintain this number. It can be done but must be done in one of the worst homecourt advantages in the country. Coach has done it a couple of years ago. Beat the Wildcats.

  13. Jack Durkan

    February 23, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    Tomorrows game becomes critical to maintain this number. It can be done but must be done in one of the worst homecourt advantages in the country. Coach has done it a couple of years ago. Beat the Wildcats.

  14. Paul DiMaio

    February 23, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    Paul A DiMaio

  15. Matt Silva

    February 23, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Jeff Quinlan .. Let’s go!!

  16. Ted Suchan

    February 23, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    congratulations !

  17. Ted Suchan

    February 23, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    congratulations !

  18. Edward Suares

    February 23, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    Congrats Coach Cooley and PC Hoops program

  19. Michael P. McNally

    February 23, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Ryan Anthony Hughes so sick

  20. Michael P. McNally

    February 23, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Ryan Anthony Hughes so sick

  21. Jackie Stewart

    February 23, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Wahoooooooo

  22. Dottie Cook

    February 23, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Congratulations!

  23. Joe Parisi

    February 23, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    This nova game is gonna be huge tomorrow night! Go Friars!

  24. Jeremy Nunes

    February 23, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    It’s about time the national media gives the Friars some respect. Congrats to the players and coaches!

  25. Jeremy Nunes

    February 23, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    It’s about time the national media gives the Friars some respect. Congrats to the players and coaches!

  26. Michael J. Russo

    February 23, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Hell yea

  27. Jackie Wheeler Gilman

    February 23, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Congratulations!

  28. Jackie Wheeler Gilman

    February 23, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Congratulations!

  29. Stephen DiCaprio

    February 23, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    Screw Ledo. Imagine a healthy Dunn last year with Cotton, Henton and Batts…wow

  30. Hamilkarr Roldan

    February 23, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Great Monday pick me upper

  31. Ryan O'Keefe

    February 23, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    Brad O’Keefe I’m sorry what?

  32. Bill Degnan

    February 23, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Nice!!!!!

  33. Norman Lavallee

    February 23, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    About time AP, Go PC!

  34. Norman Lavallee

    February 23, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Making us proud, Coach Cooley, staff and team

  35. Norman Lavallee

    February 23, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Making us proud, Coach Cooley, staff and team

  36. Robert Doyle

    February 23, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Jeffrey Campbell

  37. Robert Doyle

    February 23, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Jeffrey Campbell

  38. Kathleen Anne

    February 23, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    So proud of you guys! Keep calm and Friar on!

  39. Gil Taylor

    February 23, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    Keep playing don’t let it go to your heads!!

  40. Joe Henry

    February 23, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Fairfield Stags sure miss Cooley

  41. Brad O'Keefe

    February 23, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    Respect

  42. Brad O'Keefe

    February 23, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    Now nova will get a nice top 25 win

  43. Richard Corley

    February 23, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Let the good times roll..again.

  44. Jaime Fernandez

    February 23, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Ed Cooley is a beast!

  45. Derec Lamendola

    February 23, 2015 at 10:46 pm

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  46. Ann Iannotti

    February 23, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    Not only did the Friars make the “25” spot on the AP, but Cotton got a 10 day chance with the Jazz! Awesome!!!

  47. Nancy Holmes

    February 23, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  48. Steven J. Kewley

    February 24, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Congrats Coach Cooley from the Kewley’s.

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