Like most teams, the Providence Friars had a Selection Show watch party this evening.
The team was excited when their name was announced as Kentucky’s opponent in the East Region.
Here’s their reaction to the announcement:
Bryce Hopkins & the Providence Friars have a NCAA Tournament date with Kentucky #pcbb #friars #Bigeast pic.twitter.com/T6zLNlXToM
— Brendan McGair (@BWMcGair03) March 12, 2023
Providence is led by former Kentucky forward Bryce Hopkins. Hopkins averaged 16.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game for the Friars.
