
Ryan Bell led Providence College with 45 assists and 66 points last season. (Brian Foley Photography)
It was a year of change for the Providence Friars, as they transitioned to a new head coach.
Ryan Bell, who led the team in assists as a freshman in 2022, admitted the team was nervous during the search, but that anxiety was put at ease when the school chose Bobby Benson — offensive coordinator for defending NCAA champion Maryland.
This spring, Providence earned a trip to the Big East tournament thanks to an overtime victory over St. John’s in the regular-season finale.
Bell ended the season first on the team in both assists (40) and points (61).