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2026–27 Team Profile

1–12026–27 OVERALL

2 completed games are awaiting full box scores; records include verified final scores. Some advanced team metrics are awaiting complete game box scores.

2026–27 Team Metrics

Effective FG%44.6%#341 nationally
Turnover Rate18.5%#244 nationally
Offensive Rebound %39.2%#87 nationally
Free Throw Rate25.3%#387 nationally

Season Statistics

Games2
Points / Game70.5
Opponent Points / Game61.5
Rebounds / Game38.0
Assists / Game14.0
Steals / Game9.5
Blocks / Game3.0
Turnovers / Game13.0
FG%38.5
3PT%25.0
FT%72.7
Offensive Efficiency100.6
Defensive Efficiency87.7
Net Efficiency12.8
Tempo70.1

2026–27 MMH Rating

MMH Power: 55.2 · Preseason and current results. Model ratings include preseason inputs.

2026–27 Player Season Stats

PLAYERPOSGPMPGPPG ▼RPGAPGSPGBPGFGA/G3PA/GFG%3P%FT%
Ryan MelaG223.511.07.02.00.00.511.53.534.8%14.3%62.5%
Devin VanterpoolG126.011.06.03.00.00.011.09.027.3%22.2%100.0%
Malik MackG228.010.03.52.51.50.09.05.033.3%30.0%83.3%
Jacob BannarbieF223.010.05.51.00.50.05.00.0100.0%0.0%0.0%
Leonardo MarangonF222.09.53.52.00.50.510.57.033.3%28.6%50.0%
Miles ByrdG221.57.53.51.53.51.06.55.030.8%30.0%100.0%
Javon BardwellF29.06.02.00.00.00.54.52.044.4%50.0%50.0%
Elijah SaundersF214.55.01.00.00.00.04.03.050.0%33.3%0.0%
Gavin HightowerG230.05.04.03.53.00.05.52.027.3%0.0%66.7%
Arrinten PageF17.02.00.00.00.00.02.01.050.0%0.0%0.0%
Samson AletanC17.00.02.00.00.01.01.00.00.0%0.0%0.0%
Ryan SabolG28.50.00.00.00.50.01.51.50.0%0.0%0.0%

2026–27 Schedule and Results

Date · EasternAwayHomeStatus / Score
Maine Black BearsProvidence FriarsFinal56 – 83
Providence FriarsNebraska CornhuskersFinal58 – 67
Bryant BulldogsProvidence FriarsScheduled
Colorado BuffaloesProvidence FriarsScheduled
Sacred Heart PioneersProvidence FriarsScheduled
VCU RamsProvidence FriarsScheduled
Stonehill SkyhawksProvidence FriarsScheduled
Providence FriarsRhode Island RamsScheduled
Fairfield StagsProvidence FriarsScheduled
Butler BulldogsProvidence FriarsScheduled
Syracuse OrangeProvidence FriarsScheduled
Providence FriarsVillanova WildcatsScheduled
St. John's Red StormProvidence FriarsScheduled
Providence FriarsDePaul Blue DemonsScheduled
Providence FriarsMarquette Golden EaglesScheduled
Xavier MusketeersProvidence FriarsScheduled
Providence FriarsSt. John's Red StormScheduled
UConn HuskiesProvidence FriarsScheduled
Providence FriarsGeorgetown HoyasScheduled
Providence FriarsButler BulldogsScheduled
Seton Hall PiratesProvidence FriarsScheduled
Providence FriarsCreighton BluejaysScheduled
Marquette Golden EaglesProvidence FriarsScheduled
DePaul Blue DemonsProvidence FriarsScheduled
Villanova WildcatsProvidence FriarsScheduled
Providence FriarsSeton Hall PiratesScheduled
Georgetown HoyasProvidence FriarsScheduled
Providence FriarsUConn HuskiesScheduled
Providence FriarsXavier MusketeersScheduled
Creighton BluejaysProvidence FriarsScheduled

2026–27 Projected Rotation

2026-27 PROJECTION

Projected Rotation

Projected roles are MMH preseason estimates and are not an official depth chart.

Projected Starting Five

Malik MackG | Sr | 6-2
ROLELead guard
PREVIOUS TEAMGeorgetown
2025-2613.6 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.1 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Ryan SabolG | Sr | 6-3
ROLEElite shooter
PREVIOUS TEAMBuffalo
2025-2618.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 3.4 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Miles ByrdG | Gr | 6-6
ROLETwo-way wing
PREVIOUS TEAMSan Diego State
2025-2610.4 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 2.6 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Dink PateG/F | Fr | 6-8
ROLEBig creator
PREVIOUS TEAMWestchester Knicks
2025-2616.0 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 3.7 APG in G League
RECRUITINGN/A
Arrinten PageF/C | Sr | 6-11
ROLEInterior scorer
PREVIOUS TEAMNorthwestern
2025-2610.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG
RECRUITINGN/A

Key Rotation

Devin VanterpoolG | R-Jr | 6-4
ROLEScoring wing
PREVIOUS TEAMFlorida Atlantic
2025-2615.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.3 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Ryan MelaG/F | Jr | 6-7
ROLEUtility wing
PREVIOUS TEAMReturning
2025-269.9 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.0 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Samson AletanC | Gr | 6-10
ROLEDefensive center
PREVIOUS TEAMYale
2025-267.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG
RECRUITINGN/A
Gavin HightowerG | So | 6-1
ROLEBackup point guard
PREVIOUS TEAMUSF
2025-264.1 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 1.8 APG
RECRUITINGN/A