These coaches are the biggest legends with the most wins in high school basketball history. Schedule & Scores; Rosters; Team Info; School Year: Date Time East Providence High School Athletics We knew what we were up against. Matriculating to Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, Cooley was required to take the SATs four times before the NCAA allowed him to play basketball there. No. New Providence heads to the NJSIAA Group 2 state semifinals, 5 p.m. Wednesday at Central Regional High School in Bayville. On 2/21, the Providence varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against New Washington (IN) by a score of 73-37. After spending one year at Providence without being able to play, Ricky Ledo declared for the 2013 NBA draft and was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves, eventually being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. DIVISION TOURNAMENT: No. "[The key is] how well they play together," Martin said. Contact Us. Watch this highlight video of the Providence (Clarksville, IN) basketball team in its game Providence vs Christian Academy of Indiana Game Highlights - Jan. 27, 2023 on Jan 27, 2023. On 2/18, the Providence varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Silver Creek (Sellersburg, IN) by a score of 63-49. REGULAR SEASON: East Providence 11-7, Division I; Smithfield 10-8, Division I. Nominees will be honored at the live show and all the nominees can receive a free ticket to the show. La Salle Academy. 7 East Providence lost to No. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2022-23 IHSAA Class 2A Boys Basketball State Tournament S46 | Southwestern, Providence vs Christian Academy of Indiana Game Highlights - Jan. 27, 2023, 51-32 (W) Providence vs. Christian Academy, Providence vs Rock Creek Academy Game Highlights - Jan. 21, 2023, 63-33 (W) Providence @ Rock Creek Academy, Providence vs Henryville Game Highlights - Jan. 20, 2023, Providence vs Crawford County Game Highlights - Jan. 17, 2023, Providence vs Jeffersonville Game Highlights - Jan. 14, 2023. He did not score high enough on his first two attempts, scored a 900 but was accused of cheating on his third test, and finally scored a 1390 on his fourth, supervised test.[3]. ; Gavin Trost, G, Jr. QUICK LOOK: This is what the State Tournament is all about. 0:36. WebProvidence High School. 5 Woonsocket, 82-71; in 2018, No. 2 La Salle beat No. Dribbling out the clock along the sideline, Boum slapped hands with coach Sean Miller. ; Khamari Brown, F, Jr.; Scott Palardy, F, Sr.; Jonah Venditto, G, Sr. QUICK LOOK: The Saints have what you need to pull an upset great guards, strong perimeter shooting and a physical presence inside. Cooley was a three-year team captain at Stonehill, and was named to the Northeast-10 Conference academic honor roll. 5 Tampa Catholic (19-11) on a basket by Myles Fuentes in the final seconds. 2 La Salle, 55-41, in the Division I semifinals; No. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. TIP-OFF: Sunday, 6 p.m., Rhode Island College. We want your child to fully experience what Providence offers. 62 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Report a correction. Windermere Prep junior Chandler Watts (left) and ninth-grade teammates Brandon Bass Jr. (center) and Sinan Huan play key roles for the Lakers in their FHSAA Class 3A state semifinal win against Providence School at RP Funding Center in Lakeland. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in history from Stonehill in 1994. And ahead of Wednesday morning, when the Stallions travel to the RP Funding Center in Lakeland for the Class 3A boys basketball semifinal against Windermere Prep, Martin sees the winning recipe taking shape again. Hall of Fame. Ed Cooley is the Head coach of the Providence College men's basketball team. Clayton Freeman Florida Times-Union 0:04 0:49 Jim Martin knows winning basketball. He finished with game highs for points (15), rebounds (10) and steals (3). The Friars finished the season at 2312 mark overall, the most wins in a season since 19961997. Meghan Lamanna (20) of New Providence brings the ball up on a fast break during the Central, Group 2 final between New Providence and Manasquan in New Providence on February 27, 2023. ; St. Raphael Ian Bing, F, So. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 47-41 win @ Orange Park on 1/16/2023 7:00 PM. Maurice Harrison - Basketball. Martin isn't looking too far ahead but after 23 years on the Providence sidelines, he likes what he's seeing in 2023. On 1/16, the Providence varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Beverly Hills (CA) by a score of 68-59. DIVISION TOURNAMENT: No. Is trophy number four on its way to the Don Barfield Gymnasium after this weekend? They were defeated by Kent State in the second round of the 2011 NIT, finishing with a school-record 258 record. "Just senior leadership off the charts," Martin said. Providence last played for a title in 2017, a 14-point loss to Westminster Academy. In 201011, Cooley's Fairfield squad captured the MAAC regular season championship before falling in the semifinals of the 2011 MAAC men's basketball tournament. The Stallions (28-2) have three state championships under coach Jim Martin. For a school that does not typically appear on the map, and gets little to no high-starred major prospects, Cooley has led Providence to 11 straight seasons of .500 basketball or better. The big left-hander was left alone and swished a 3 to open fourth-quarter scoring. 1 Hendricken, 67-32, in the Division I quarterfinals. Tying it all together is Lee, a University of North Florida signee whose clutch shooting gives opponents fits. If the Saints want to win, they have to bring the game to a crawl, dominate the glass and hope Kelvin Odih and Josh Ojuri struggle. Murphy comes with a The Tigers finished 20-10. "We had to bring help whenever he drives, and that was our biggest priority.". We take pride in how our student athletes support our community, how honorably they win or lose, and how respectful they are of their opponents efforts no matter what the outcome of a game. ; Tyler Russas, F, Sr.; Marcus Sukkar, C, Sr.; Cumberland Connor Allard, G, Jr.; Andrew Nocera, G, So. Wali fulfilled the promise he showed as a sophomore with an incredible junior campaign. LAST STATE QUARTERFINAL WIN: East Providence has never won a State Tournament quarterfinal game. The Stallions will face Windermere Prep in the final four on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Its a matchup between former Providence assistant coach Brian Hoff and his mentor, Martin. 8 seed in the Big East tournament, they defeated Butler before losing to Villanova in the quarterfinals. Both teams had to come back from double-digit deficits in the quarterfinals before pulling out wins. The Townies are going to try to run, the Sentinels are going to try to win with 3s and defense and this might end up being the days best game. Others have crumbled before the Stallions' assault. Martin likes to sum up the Stallions in two words: battle-tested. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 67-27 win vs. Master's Academy on 2/21/2023 7:00 PM. 16 Cumberland beat No. They already have one win over Jacksonville opposition, edging Episcopal 52-49 in December. WebTocoi Creek High School is excited to announce the hiring of William Wilson as Head Basketball Coach and Physical Education teacher for the newest high school in St. Johns County Florida. As a team, they're nailing 8.6 3-pointers per game, at a 34.4 percent rate. Captain Clutch took a monumental leap in his senior season. 2020 PROVIDENCE SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE. WebThe Providence Catholic Boys Basketball team has a good foundation of returning players, and Murphy believes they will bring leadership and depth to the team. The Trojans got 16 points from George Woods to improve to 25-4. ; Timoy Stitchell, G, So. In his first season at Providence, Cooley led the Friars to a 1517 mark overall, posting an 113 mark (80 at home) in non-conference action and going 414 in the Big East. Watts, a 6-foot-5 forward, took charge in the first quarter with 9 points and a blocked shot. WebDetails: WebAthletics> Spring Sports> Unified Basketball Unified Basketball - Varsity Schedule & Scores Rosters School Year: 2021-20222022-2023 Team Record:0-0-0 Number Name north providence high school staff The Lakers lead swelled to 43-34 when senior guard Aiden Fletcher, who had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, penetrated and dished a bounce pass to Huan for a reverse dunk with 6:46 to go. 1 La Salle beat No. WebJames F. Deffley 44: Devoted teacher, role model and very successful football coach at East Providence High School. As the No. On paper, Hendricken has more talent up and down the court, but Sunday will come down to execution. PROBABLE STARTERS: Hendricken Azmar Abdullah, G, Sr.; Michael Paquette, G, Sr.; Eze Wali, G, Sr.; Matt Brock, F, Sr.; Devin Lynch, F, Sr.; Cumberland Kalil Fofana, G, Sr.; Taye Meerbott, G, Sr.; Joe Parenteau, G, Jr.; Chris Cotto, F, Jr.; Hunter Zancan, F, Jr. KEY RESERVES: Hendricken James Caldarella, G, So. 2020 PROVIDENCE SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. ; Matt Raffa, G, Jr.; Dan Coogan, F, Sr.; Nick Scandura, C, Sr.; Middletown Patrick Cranson, G, So. Again in 2013. WebLa Salle Athletics is proud to have been named No. At the time of the cancellation of the NCAA tournament, the Friars were listed as a projected member of the tournament field by every major college basketball publication. WebHe and Marvin Barnes led Coach Dave Gavitt's Providence team to a Final Four appearance in the 1973 NCAA Tournament in DiGregorio's senior season, where they eventually lost to Memphis State, but only after Barnes sustained a knee injury that forced an early exit. 9 New Providence rallies in second half to win second-straight UCT crown. [10-time state champ OCP leads 6 Orlando area teams to FHSAA basketball tourney]. (WPRI) For the second time in the last three years, URI womens basketball head coach Tammi Reiss was named the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year. 2 La Salle, 47-45, in the Division I final; No. 11 seed where they lost to USC in the First Four. The regular season was rocky for East Providence as it never quite lived up to its potential. On 12/22, the Providence varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Crespi (Encino, CA) by a score of 66-53. La Salle Academy. Win percentage: 80.1%. Every morning, get the late sports scores and stories from the night before. In 1996, Cooley joined Al Skinner's staff as an assistant coach for URI, before following Skinner to Boston College in 1997. Once more, through their teamwork, they passed the test, even facing a future SEC guard. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 69-43 win vs. North Florida Educational Institute on 1/31/2023 7:00 PM. Despite losing sharpshooter Josh Fortune as a result of transfer to the University of Colorado, Cooley gained the eligibility of transfer guard Junior Lomomba, who was forced to sit out the season before due to NCAA regulations. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Cooley held the same position at Fairfield University from 2006 to 2011. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 90-34 win vs. Interlachen on 2/16/2023 7:00 PM. 1 Hendricken, 47-45, in the Division I final; No. [3] However, he would later be taken in by neighbors Gloria and Eddie Searight, who provided Cooley with meals and a place to sleep. Iafrate a second-team All-State selection last year moved up to the first team after averaging 17 points, six rebounds and six assists per game this winter. In Region 1-5A, Columbia saw its season end with a 35-34 loss at Daytona Beach Mainland. Both players were named to the 20142015 First Team All-Big East team. 12 Middletown lost to No. His offensive play picked up late in the season, giving the Rams a backcourt few could match. LAST STATE QUARTERFINAL APPEARANCE: In 2022, No. "We've definitely grown with our chemistry," Lee said. On 12/19, the Providence varsity basketball team lost their neutral non-conference game against Westlake (Westlake Village, CA) by a score of 63-61. Track - Middle School Head Coach. In his seventh season, Cooley led the Friars to an overall record of 2114, and went 108 in Big East play to finish in a three-way tie for third place. TIP-OFF: Sunday, 2 p.m., Rhode Island College. In his fifth season, Cooley led the Friars to a 2411, 108 in Big East play to finish in a tie for fourth place. Burbank, CA. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 63-51 win vs. St. Petersburg on 1/21/2023 1:40 PM. ; Ray Porter, F, Sr. KEY RESERVES: East Providence Max Collins, G, Sr.; Cam Evora, F, Jr.; Derrell Liggins, G, Jr.; Kenaz Ochgwu, C, Jr.; Brandyn Van Wagner, G, Jr.; Smithfield Aidan Fair, C, Sr.; Elijah Reed, G, So. Postseason invitational champion Windermere Prep coach Brian Hoff meets mentor in FHSAA boys basketball semifinal, 10-time state champ OCP leads 6 Orlando area teams to FHSAA basketball tourney. 1 Johnston, 59-52, in the Division II final. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 64-39 win vs. Lake Highland Prep on 1/20/2023 7:00 PM. WebPrior to coaching at Kecoughtan, he guided the T.C. 10 seed in the West region where they lost to Texas A&M in the First Round.[5]. TIP-OFF: Sunday, 4 p.m., Rhode Island College. They have two children: Olivia and Isaiah.[7]. High School Sports Blog. HOW THEY GOT HERE: Barrington beat No. CLARKSVILLE, In. Again in 2015. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 58-55 win vs. Florida State University High School on 2/24/2023 7:00 PM. Thats a no-no. Ribaults state semifinal berth is its first since 2017. The senior averaged 20 points,eight rebounds and four assists per game and when La Salle needed a big shot, the ball usually found its way into his hands. Wekiva (26-4) vs. Ponte Vedra (22-6), 8 p.m. Ribault (25-4) vs. I feel like were a team and theyre a team. Despite the loss, the season marked yet another major step forward by Cooley's in rebuilding the PC basketball program. The victory marked head coach Jason Slates 500th win for the Cougars. But when a title is on the line the youthful Lakers have time and again shown how good they can be. Both will be fighting for their schools first final-four appearance, so expect both to leave every ounce of themselves on the floor to close the night. We answered the bell., [Windermere Prep coach Brian Hoff meets mentor in FHSAA boys basketball semifinal]. In his fourth season at Providence, Cooley led the Friars to a 2212 record and went 117 in the Big East while finishing in sole possession of fourth place in the conference. Do you know someone? 16 Shea, 66-34; St. Raphael beat No. [6], National champion The Hope High School boys basketball coach has been arrested on domestic assault charges, GoLocal has learned. On 1/21, the Providence varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Rock Creek Academy (Sellersburg, IN) by a score of 63-33. 1 Hendricken lost to No. The fans' choice for Tennessee High School Sports. The winner advances to a 10 a.m. Saturday title game against Miami Riviera Prep or Tampa Catholic. Our students are champions on the field, but they also score plenty of academic points. However, in addition to former point guard Vincent Council's graduation and Ricky Ledo entering the draft, Sophomore point guard Kris Dunn faced another shoulder injury and had to sit out almost the entire year as a medical redshirt, Cleveland State transfer sophomore guard Junior Lamomba had to sit out the NCAA enforced one-year period, and incoming Freshmen Brandon Austin and Rodney Bullock were suspended for the entire season due to an unspecified violation of team rules. Middletown has an undersized but physical center in Ben Connerton while Barrington has a 6-foot-5 Nick Scandura in the middle. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Who earned postseason hoops awards? If you imagine a future of impacting the world, By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. On 2/16, the Providence School varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Interlachen (FL) by a score of 90-34. ; Middletown Connor Lopez, G, Sr.; Jacob Mello, G, Jr. QUICK LOOK: Might as well save everyone a trip and play this at Roger Williams. But they're just part of the Stallion story. 3 Johnston, 64-63. 4 Smithfield beat No. 0:36. Aaron Thomas, 54, resigned as a coach and teacher at North Kingstown in June and was hired at Monsignor Clarke School in Wakefield as a teacher for the 2021-22 Track & Field Assistant . Basketball Boys Freshman 32. WebOn March 22, 2011, Cooley returned to his hometown and the Big East, replacing Keno Davis as head coach at Providence College, becoming the 15th head coach in program history. The Lakers won their own Windermere Prep Holiday Classic, the Battle at the Villages holiday tournament in December and the Citrus League championship game against Lake Highland Prep in January. "I think people know about the big three," Martin said, "but the next five guys are pretty good, too.". Prior to her tenure at PCA, she served as an Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Riverdale High School and then Head Girls Basketball Coach at Cannon County High School. He received the inaugural 2010 Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Award, presented annually to the top minority men's college basketball coach in the nation. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [2], At Providence's Central High School, Cooley played basketball and twice earned Rhode Island Player of the Year honors. 2 St. Raphael beat No. Who is Ed Cooley? They've got prime shooters in David Fonville, Caleb McAbee and Brady Patterson, all averaging better than 35 percent from behind the arc; a defensive ace in B.J. MIddle School . Tommy Amaker (1997-98) - 15 Richie Regan (1960-61) - 15 Most BIG EAST Wins 1. In 2010, the Providence boys basketball coach and his team marched home 8 Lincoln, 51-46. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2023 Boys Basketball District Tournaments 3A District 3, 55-43 (L) Providence School vs. Windermere Prep, Florida State University High School (Tallahassee, FL), 67-27 (W) Providence School vs. Master's Academy, 90-34 (W) Providence School vs. Interlachen, Episcopal School of Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL), 72-38 (W) Providence School vs. Bishop Snyder. Entering the Big East tournament, the Friars played as the fourth seed due to losing the tie-breaker with Xavier. WebNew Providence High School 35 Pioneer Drive, New Providence, NJ 07974 Phone 908-464-4700 New Providence High School; Welcome; Boys Basketball Head Coach: Art Cattano : [email protected] : Season: Winter : Levels: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman : The Middle Township High School girls basketball team trailed by just two points going into the break. Problem is, the Rams have more of it. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as a No. In his eighth season, Cooley led the Friars to an overall record of 1816, and went 711 in Big East play to finish in a three-way tie for last place. Villanova would later go on to win the Big East tournament. : Courage Award nominees wanted for All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards. NFEI is also headed back to the state semifinals after beating Impact Christian 55-46 in Region 1-2A. Providence DIVISION TOURNAMENT: No. PROBABLE STARTERS: Barrington Sean Bonneau, G, Sr.; Owen Pfeffer, G, So. Cranston West Feb 07 @ 48. Ed Cooley is the head basketball coach of the Providence College Friars. This report was first published at Orlandosentinel.com. PREVIOUS MATCHUPS: Smithfield won a home game over East Providence, 74-66, on Feb. 12. On 2/10, the Providence School varsity basketball team won their home playoff game against Episcopal School of Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL) by a score of 78-43. On 2/2, the Providence varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against South Central (Elizabeth, IN) by a score of 49-26. Bibby recently announced hes stepping down as the boys basketball coach at Central High School. Among Class 3A schools, MaxPreps ranks the Stallions with Florida's fourth-toughest strength of schedule, including wins over final-four qualifiers NFEI, Ponte Vedra, St. Petersburg and The Villages. PROBABLE STARTERS: La Salle Dante Iafrate, G, Sr.; JaKai Washington, G, Sr.; Kelvin Odih, F, Jr.; Josh Ojuri, F, Jr.; Liam Simpson, C, So. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 78-43 win vs. Episcopal School of Jacksonville on 2/10/2023 7:00 PM. After the season, with star forward LaDontae Henton already graduating from the program, the other starting forward for the Friars, Tyler Harris, decided to explore a graduate season at the University of Auburn, and the Friars also lost highly regarded freshman Paschal Chukwu to Syracuse as a late transfer, a decision that surprised and confused Coach Cooley. Tommy Amaker On 2/8, the Providence School varsity basketball team won their home playoff game against Bishop Snyder (Jacksonville, FL) by a score of 72-38. The Ribault boys have won four state championships, all of them under the iconic Bernard Wilkes. WebIn turn, student-athletes recognize the importance of community and teamwork as they learn life lessons through their successes and failures. Chuck White. Cooley has been the Friars coach since 2011. The Lakers (24-7) stifled the Stallions (28-3) defensively and got double-figure scoring from junior Chandler Watts, senior Aiden Fletcher and 15-year-old, ninth-grade standouts Brandon Bass Jr. and Sinan Huan. From coaches and student-athletes to parents and fans, our entire school community wholeheartedly believes in our philosophy of sportsmanship and fair play. We never doubted we would win. 5 seed in the Big East tournament, they defeated Creighton and No. ; Smithfield Reilly Bennett, G, Sr.; Nick Collins, G, Sr.; Chris Currie, G, Sr.; Shawn Dwyer, G, So. TheAll-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awardsis part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. Cooley has been a legendary figure in college basketball, especially in Providence. They later debuted in the AP poll on February 23, and peaked as high as 23rd in the polls. Seton Hall head coach Shaheen Holloway's first season is statistically stacking up to be one of the best in program history among rookie head coaches: Most Wins Most BIG EAST Wins 1. WebProvidence has proven to have one of the strongest high school athletic programs in North Florida, winning District Regional and State Championships. Friars In Overtime: The Friars have recorded a 2-1 record in overtime games in 2022-23. 5 Smithfield lost to No. "We've got to play hard during states, and that's it.". Text a Friend (SMS) Unavailable View on Map Johnson County 0-24. 11 in the FHSAAs Class 3A boys basketball power rankings. Riding a freshman pair and a rising junior star, Windermere Prep ended the season of No. 2701 Hodges BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32224904.223.5270, 3115 Discovery WayJacksonville, FL 32224904.223.0809. 1-ranked Providence School of Jacksonville in a state semifinal at RP Funding Center. Cross Country Assistant . Windermere Prep held Providence to 34.8% shooting (16 of 46) and outrebounded the favorites 36-29. Providence has won numerous athletic program awards. They led 28-25 at the half and 38-34 going into the final quarter. LAST STATE QUARTERFINAL WIN: In 2022, No. "Everyone's passing the ball, everyone's giving up open shots to get better shots, and at the end of the day, that's what's helped us win.". After the season, guard Kris Dunn and forward Ben Bentil declared for the 2016 NBA draft, were they were selected 5th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves and 51st overall by the Boston Celtics, respectively. Despite having qualified for the game two days before and being undersized, Dayton controlled the pace of play, and PC struggled after star guard Kris Dunn picked up 2 fouls in the first 2:42 of the game. 2 La Salle, 60-49, in the Division I quarterfinals; No. (WAVE) - For the first time in program history, the Providence High School boys basketball team will compete in the Indiana state championship game. LAST STATE QUARTERFINAL APPEARANCE: In 2021, East Providence advanced to the quarterfinals but did not get to play because the tournament was canceled due to the pandemic; In 2022, No. In a third straight overtime game, the Friars fell to Villanova in the championship game. Only two teams have topped Providence all year: Winter Haven (53-36) on Dec. 29 and Barron Collier (79-72) in a largely meaningless regular season finale.