ROAD to GLORY: the Providence College Basketball Story

Download or read book ROAD to GLORY: the Providence College Basketball Story written by Richard Coren and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, the history of Providence College basketball is told in one volume. From humble beginnings in the 1920's to NIT championships, NCAA Final Fours, and Big East titles, the whole story is here in the ultimate reference book on Friar basketball. All of the players, coaches, games, and opponents are included and there are breakout sections on great players, postseason tournaments, radio and television, transfers, the formation and evolution of the Big East Conference, and more. Season by season, the book traces the development of the school's basketball program. An Eastern power by the program's third season, the ups-and-downs of each season are chronicled, game by game. The genius of Joe Mullaney, the vision of Dave Gavitt, the brilliance of Lenny Wilkens, Jimmy Walker, Ernie DiGregorio, and more are on full display, right through Kim English's first season in 2023-24 and Devin Carter's heroic performances. This is a must-have for any Providence College basketball fan!