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In Providence, the sky’s the limit for the Friars in 2022

In Providence, the sky’s the limit for the Friars in 2022

So far, the Providence Friars have shocked the country with their current success.

Projected to finish seventh in the Big East preseason poll, the Friars find themselves atop the standings two weeks into conference play. This is Ed Cooley’s best start (13-1) at Providence since Kris Dunn’s junior year and they already have matched last year’s win total. Not to mention, they’re riding high on an eight-game win streak; five of which have come by double digits. Providence has also found itself in the AP Top 25 for the first time since February 2016.

You can debate all day about who the true face of this team is, but Noah Horchler’s success on the floor cannot go unnoticed. The North Florida transfer has emerged as the perfect companion to Nate Watson down low. In his second season in Friartown, Horchler’s ability to stretch the floor has stood out along with his exceptional 3-point shooting. His 6-foot-8 frame forces opposing defenses to be very unbalanced. Horchler…

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