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Welcome to the latest edition of the Providence Journal college basketball podcast. Journal sports writer Bill Koch was joined by WPRI 12 and Fox Providence sports director Morey Hershgordon to review the hoops scene in the state. Providence (5:00) expects to return from its COVID-19 pause Thursday night against Georgetown. The Friars have been idle since a Jan. 8 over St. John's. The University of Rhode Island women (16:45) are atop the Atlantic 10 after a Monday win over Massachusetts. It's an exciting time in Kingston. The Rams men (23:15) are in the midst of a schedule pocket where they could reel off a string of wins in a row. The latest was against the Minutemen on Saturday. Bryant (34:10) is playing among the contenders in the Northeast Conference. The Bulldogs blasted Saint Francis (Pa.) last time out to keep pace. Brown (45:35) has pressure on its shoulders after a Monday loss to Yale. The Bears find themselves in a fight to remain alive for an Ivy Madness berth in March. Thanks as always for joining us.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast. Journal sports writer Bill Koch was joined in studio by Nick Coit, the sports director at ABC6 and weekend co-host of Cordischi and Coit on WEEI-Providence. We touched on the University of Rhode Island winning its delayed Atlantic 10 home opener and a tough loss at Davidson (3:30), Providence going on COVID-19 pause (24:40), Ed Cooley winning his 300th career game (34:00), Bryant hosting a pair of key Northeast Conference matchups (43:10) and Brown entering a critical weekend in Ivy League play (51:15). Thanks as always for joining us. Hope everyone is healthy and well. 

Welcome back to the latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast. Journal sports writer Bill Koch was joined by WPRI and Fox Providence sports director Morey Hershgordon on Friday morning. Bryant dropped an overtime thriller at Wagner without head coach Jared Grasso and missed a chance to take an early hold on the top spot of the Northeast Conference (1:30). No. 16 Providence looks to bounce back against St. John's after ending a 1-1 road trip with a loss at Marquette (10:05).  The University of Rhode Island tries for the fourth time to open Atlantic 10 play with a Saturday visit to Davidson (21:45). Should the Friars or Rams have made more of an effort to keep Cumberland native Tyler Kolek at home? The discussion might not be that simple (31:55). Brown has reached a critical point of the season in its first full Ivy League weekend. The Bears visit Harvard and Dartmouth this weekend and need at least a split to stay on a path for a conference playoff berth (43:25). Thanks as always for listening. 

Welcome to the latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast. Journal sports writer Bill Koch was joined in studio by Nick Coit, the sports director at ABC 6 and weekend co-host of Cordischi and Coit on WEEI-Providence. We recap No. 21 Providence and its victory over No. 15 Seton Hall (2:45), Bryant's return to Northeast Conference play (30:50), the University of Rhode Island coming off COVID-19 pause (40:30) and Brown squeezing in a couple stiff nonconference tests prior to Ivy League play (49:10). Thanks as always for listening. A safe, healthy and happy New Year to all.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast. Journal sports writer Bill Koch was joined in studio by Morey Hershgordon, the sports director at WPRI 12 and Fox Providence. Men's conference play in the state begins Saturday when Providence visits Connecticut (1:00). The Friars should crack the AP Top 25 with a victory over the 20th-ranked Huskies -- it gets no easier from there. We also look at the University of Rhode Island facing Charleston in Washington, D.C. (19:35), Bryant facing a COVID-19 cancelation at Cornell (32:20), Brown returning from a long exam break (39:30) and much more. Thanks as always for joining us.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast. Journal sports writer Bill Koch was joined in studio by Nick Coit, the sports director at ABC 6 and weekend co-host of Cordischi and Coit on WEEI-Providence. We recap the rivalry that is Providence-URI (1:50), the Friars beating the Rams and then Vermont (12:40), URI taking down Sacred Heart and shaking up its rotation (17:00), Brown going on a bit of a run (27:00), Bryant making a needed return home (33:30), the first batch of NCAA NET rankings released (38:30), the state's women's scene (50:00) and much more. Thanks as always for listening. 

It's that time, folks. Providence and the University of Rhode Island -- after taking the 2020-21 season off -- will renew hostilities at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Saturday.  Journal sports writer Bill Koch summoned both of his podcast co-hosts for a three-man weave edition, a special look at the 2 p.m. tip on CBS Sports Network. ABC 6 sports director and WEEI-Providence weekend co-host Nick Coit joined WPRI and Fox Providence sports director Morey Hershgordon in studio.  We break down Rams-Harvard (5:40), Friars-Texas Tech (10:30), underlying rivalry themes and on-court matchups (20:00), predictions (39:00) and more. Thanks as always for joining us and enjoy the weekend.

Latest edition of the Providence Journal college basketball podcast is here. Journal sportswriter Bill Koch is joined on this episode by Morey Hershgordon, the sports director at WPRI and Fox Providence.  We delve into a milestone for Ed Cooley (2:25), just the third men's basketball coach to win 200 games at Providence. Then we jump into the Friars hosting Texas Tech (6:45), the University of Rhode Island's road swing through Florida and upcoming drive to Harvard (14:55), Bryant searching for answers ahead of a tough two-game trip (30:40), Brown bouncing back against Quinnipiac (40:25) and the women's scene throughout the state (50:55).  Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and, for those who celebrate, a peaceful and happy start to their respective Hanukkah seasons. Thanks for tuning in as always.

Latest edition of the Providence Journal college basketball podcast is here. Journal sportswriter Bill Koch is joined on this edition by Nick Coit -- sports director at ABC 6 and weekend WEEI Providence co-host of Cordischi and Coit. This episode highlights a hot start by the University of Rhode Island women (1:30), a 3-0 start for the Rams men (10:00), Loyola Chicago to the Atlantic 10 (24:00), remembering Ryan Preston (31:50), Bryant searching for some answers (36:30), Brown flashing some upside (42:00), Providence remaining perfect (52:00) and much more. Thanks as always for listening. More to come soon enough.  

Welcome to the latest edition of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast. The opening week of the season is upon us. Journal sports writer Bill Koch and Morey Hershgordon -- sports director at WPRI and Fox Providence -- were in studio to hit on the first few days of action in the state. Providence (1:30) is off to a 2-0 start but still has room to improve after wins over Fairfield and Sacred Heart. The Friars will be tested Monday in a Gavitt Games encounter with Wisconsin. The University of Rhode Island and Bryant both opened with victories and squared off Friday night. The Rams (18:30) defended well in downing Boston University while the Bulldogs (29:00) fired on offense while dismissing Fisher College.  Brown (38:20) takes a major step up in class at North Carolina on Friday night. The Bears returned after a year-long absence by cruising past Salve Regina on Tuesday. URI's women (48:15) finish a Friday doubleheader in Kingston by hosting Merrimack. We look at the Rams and their quick start with a hammering of Dartmouth on Tuesday. Thanks as always for listening. Much more to come this season. 

Welcome back to the seventh season of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast! Great to be back in studio and talking some hoops. Sports writer Bill Koch and Nick Coit -- sports director at ABC 6 -- reunited for Part 2 of the preview edition. How Providence can return to an NCAA Tournament track (2:30), what awaits Brown after a full year off (30:15), how the Friars can compete in a Big East with the Connecticut women (54:15) and much more. Thanks as always for joining us. We look forward to keeping this going throughout the 2021-22 season. 

Welcome back to the seventh season of the Providence Journal's college basketball podcast! Great to be back in studio and talking some hoops. Sports writer Bill Koch and Morey Hershgordon -- sports director at WPRI and Fox Providence -- cruised through Part 1 of the preview edition. Whether or not the University of Rhode Island men can bounce back (5:15), how the Bryant men handle postseason expectations (31:45), some buzz surrounding the Rams women (53:30) and a couple bold predictions (62:45) are the highlights. Coming soon -- Part 2 with ABC6 sports director Nick Coit. Providence and Brown will be featured on an all-city edition of the pod.  Thanks as always for joining us. We look forward to keeping this going throughout the 2021-22 season.