PC Basketball Up To #8 In AP/#9 In Coaches Poll, Dunn Named BIG EAST Player Of The Week
Providence College Press Releases
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence College men’s basketball team is ranked No. 8 in the Associated Press Poll and No. 9 in the most recent USA Today Coaches Poll. Both polls were released today (Jan. 4). It marks the sixth consecutive week that the Friars have been ranked in the national polls. Providence moved up four spots in the Associated Press Poll and four spots in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
Four BIG EAST teams appear in the national polls and the Friars are the highest ranked at No. 8/9 (Xavier – No. 10/12, Villanova – No. 11/13 and Butler – No. 18/19). It marks the first time in the history of the BIG EAST that the Friars are the highest ranked team in the league during the regular season. Also, the team’s No. 8 ranking the Associated Press Poll is its highest ranking in the AP Poll since March 1, 1977 when the team was ranked No. 8.
The Friars have posted a 14-1 mark overall. Last week, the team recorded wins at then No. 9/10 Butler (81-73) and versus St. John’s (83-65).
Providence will return to action on Tuesday, Jan. 5 when it hosts Marquette at 7 p.m. on Fox Sports 1.
In recognition of the team’s ranking at No. 8, the Athletic Department is selling lower end zone seats for Tuesday’s game at $8 each. Fans should go to Friars.com or call 401-865-GO PC to purchase tickets for Tuesday’s game versus Marquette.
Associated Press Top 25 Poll
RK TEAM RECORD PTS
1 Kansas (44) 12-1 1,598
2 Oklahoma (21) 12-0 1,574
3 Maryland 13-1 1,459
4 Virginia 12-1 1,409
5 Michigan State 14-1 1,400
6 North Carolina 13-2 1,275
7 Arizona 13-1 1,126
8 Providence 14-1 1,108
9 Kentucky 11-2 1,039
10 Xavier 13-1 1,001
11 Villanova 12-2 979
12 Miami (FL) 12-1 921
13 Iowa State 11-2 844
14 Duke 12-2 830
15 SMU 13-0 731
16 Louisville 12-2 568
17 West Virginia 12-1 558
18 Butler 11-3 516
19 Iowa 11-3 456
20 Purdue 13-2 450
21 Texas A&M 11-2 420
22 South Carolina 13-0 286
23 Connecticut 10-3 107
24 Pittsburgh 12-1 103
25 Dayton 11-2 100
USA Today Coaches Top 25 Poll
RK TEAM RECORD PTS
1 Oklahoma (20) 12-0 781
2 Kansas (11) 12-1 769
3 Maryland 13-1 732
4 Virginia 12-1 698
5 Mich State (1) 14-1 676
6 Arizona 13-1 618
7 North Carolina 13-2 592
8 Kentucky 11-2 526
9 Providence 14-1 509
10 Duke 12-2 487
11 Miami (FL) 12-1 444
12 Xavier 13-1 442
13 Villanova 12-2 434
14 Iowa State 11-2 402
15 West Virginia 12-1 350
16 Louisville 12-2 282
17 Texas A&M 11-2 265
18 Purdue 13-2 248
19 Butler 11-3 238
20 South Carolina 13-0 232
21 Pittsburgh 12-1 121
22 Gonzaga 12-3 112
23 Iowa 11-3 110
24 Connecticut 10-3 81
25 Baylor 10-3 61
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – It was announced today (Jan. 4) that Providence junior guard Kris Dunn (New London, Conn.) was named BIG EAST Player of the Week. It marks the third time this season and fifth time in his career that he has earned the honor.
Dunn helped the No. 12/13 Friars post a 2-0 mark last week as he averaged 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 2.5 steals in wins at No. 9/10 Butler and versus St. John’s. Dunn was 15-29 (.517) from the field, including 6-10 from three point territory. Dunn scored 20 points, registered nine assists and grabbed seven rebounds in an 81-73 win at Butler on Dec. 31. On Jan. 2, he scored 26 points, recorded nine rebounds, registered six assists and made three steals in an 83-65 victory over St. John’s.
Dunn, who was an Associated Press Preseason All-American, leads the BIG EAST in assists (7.3) and steals (3.1). He also ranks second in the league in scoring (17.5 ppg). He is the only player in the nation to rank in the top 10 in steals (second) and assists (sixth).
The No. 12/13 Friars will return to action on Tuesday, Jan. 5 versus Marquette at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center at 7 p.m. on FS1. Tickets for all home games can be purchased Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the PC Ticket Office in Schneider Arena, at Friars.com or by calling (401) 865 GOPC.
