Providence has not done much lately, as in the last decade, as stated above. However, they have a very decent basketball history.
Joined Big East in 1979 (charter member). Previous 60 years as an independent.
Last NCAAs were 2001 and 2003.
Elite 8 1965 - Coach Joe Mullaney, 1997 - Coach Pete Gilen
Final Four 1973 - Coach Dave Gavitt... star players, Ernie D and Marvin Barnes
Final Four 1987 - Coach Rick Pitino...Star player, Billy Donovan
Providence Friars
Tournament Appearances: 15
Final Fours: 2
Championships: 0
Win-Loss: 14-16
BE Champs - 0
BE Tourney Champs - 1994
NIT Finals - 1960
NIT Champs - 1961, 1963
NIT Semi's - 1993
Notables: Ernie Digregorio, Marvin Barnes, Jimmy Walker, Billy Donovan, Lenny Wilkins, John Thompson
Coaches: Joe Mullaney, Dave Gavitt, Rick Pitino, Pete Gillen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Providence ... basketball
http://www.friars.com/sports/m-baskbl/a ... chive.html
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3932771
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Providence ... _Baketball
just saying...