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Kim English buyout, contract details as Providence Friars head coach | Sporting News The Friars move on after three seasons.

MARCH 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Providence fires coach Kim English a day after Friars lose to St. John's in Big East quarterfinals

Kim English’s three-year tenure at Providence is over

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John's past Providence 85-72 in the Big East quarterfinals

Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as No. 13 St. John’s opened its defense of last year’s Big East Tournament title by blowing out Providence 85...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Corey Floyd Jr. - Minimal action in loss Floyd (undisclosed) totaled two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 10 minutes during Thursday's 85-72 loss to St. John's.

Impact Floyd was questionable for the second straight game, and he played for the second straight game as the Friars' Big East Tournament run ended qat the hands of the Johnnies. However, his impact was minimal across 10 minutes. It's unclear if Providence will play in a postseason tournament; Floyd's season may be over.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Sellers - Scores 21 in final game Sellers had 21 points (6-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 35 minutes during Thursday's 85-72 loss to St. John's.

Impact Sellers scored 21 points Thursday -- a mark he has hit in six of the last seven games -- but it was not enough to overcome St. John's in the Big East Tournament quarterfinal. With Providence sitting below .500 and Sellers out of eligibility, this marked his final collegiate game. He led the Big East in scoring this season averaging 18.3 points per game, capping off a productive career that also saw him star at Ball State and UCF. He'll now look to take his strong scoring prowess to the professional level.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Vaaks - Scores 23 in loss to St. John's Vaaks ended with 23 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes during Thursday's 85-72 loss to St. John's.

Impact Vaaks led the team with 23 points and hit five three-pointers Thursday, but it was not enough to avoid elimination in the Big East Tournament quarterfinal. It marks the end of a tremendous freshman campaign for Vaaks where he averaged 15.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.9 steals across 31.3 minutes per game. He figures to be the focal point of the Friars' roster next season should he return.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Mela - Scores 16 in tournament loss Mela notched 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 85-72 loss to St. John's.

Impact Mela scored 16 points in his fourth consecutive game Thursday, but it was not enough to avoid elimination at the hands of the Red Storm. With the loss, Mela and the Friars' season comes to a close. He made 32 appearances (21 starts) this season and averaged 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.6 minutes per game. He showed signs of being a consistent producer from a scoring perspective and on the glass during the second half of the season, so the sophomore figures to be an important player for Providence next season should he return.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Edwards - Out Thursday Edwards (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's Big East Tournament matchup against St. John's, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Edwards will be held out of Thursday's contest, marking his second straight missed game due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-1 senior has had trouble staying on the floor as of late, appearing in just seven of the team's last 16 games heading into Thursday. If Providence is able to pull off hte upset over St. John's, Edwards will get another chance to return in a potential Big East Tournament matchup on Friday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Floyd Jr. - Spotted warming up Floyd (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Providence's tilt with St. John's on Thursday, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Floyd was also questionable Wednesday ahead of the win over Butler, but he wound up playing in that game as the Friars collected a win in the first round of the Big East Tournament. He appears to be trending towards playing again.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

St. John's plays in Big East Tournament against the Providence

The No. 13 St. John's Red Storm and Providence Friars square off in the Big East Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Corey Floyd Jr. - Questionable Thursday Floyd (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Big East Tournament matchup against St. John's.

Impact Floyd will carry an injury designation in to Thursday's contest for undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-4 senior was able to make his return to action against Butler on Wednesday following a six-game absence due to a hamstring injury. It is unclear whether his current issue is related to the previous injury, but he appears set to be a game-time decision on Thursday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Edwards - Question mark yet again Edwards (undisclosed) is questionable for Providence's clash with St. John's on Thursday.

Impact Edwards was also a question mark to face Butler in the first round of the Big East Tournament, and he wound up sitting out as the Friars survived and advanced. The senior guard, who's consistently battled injury throughout the second half of the season, averages 16.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Sellers - Productive in win over Butler Sellers contributed 23 points (8-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 91-81 win over Butler.

Impact Sellers had a productive outing in Wednesday's first round matchup, scoring 23 points for the ninth time this season. It wasn't his best shooting performance of the season as he shot 36 percent from the field, but he added seven rebounds and three steals on the defensive end to help the Friars advance to the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament. That matchup is Thursday versus St. John's, a team he only shot 35 percent from the field and 22 percent from three against this season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Vaaks - Drops 28 versus Butler Vaaks accumulated 28 points (9-16 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and three assists in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 91-81 win over Butler.

Impact Vaaks helped eliminate Butler from the Big East Tournament as he scored a season-high 28 points. He also hit a season-high eight three-pointers, his best shooting day of the season. He takes on St. John's in the quarterfinal Thursday, a team he averaged 18.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game against this season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament

Led by Stefan Vaaks' 28 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Butler Bulldogs 91-81 in the Big East Conference Tournament on Wednesday

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Corey Floyd Jr. - Good to go vs. Butler Floyd (hamstring) is available against Butler on Wednesday, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Floyd is ready to roll for the Friars after being listed as questionable and partaking in warmups. The guard -- who averages 8.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists -- is now primed to return from a six-game absence.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Edwards - Out vs. Butler Edwards (undisclosed) isn't warming up as Providence gets set to face Butler in the Big East Tournament and won't play, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Edwards' status became murky after he was listed as questionable, and now he's been officially ruled unavailable Wednesday in Madison Square Garden. That's a significant loss for the Friars, as he averages 16.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Floyd Jr. - Warming up in full Floyd (hamstring) is going through a full pre-game warmup ahead of Providence's tilt with Butler in the Big East Tournament on Wednesday, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Floyd was listed as questionable, but this is a good sign that the senior guard will manage to play Wednesday in the first round of the Big East Tournament. Nothing is guaranteed yet, and it's worth being cautious considering the guard has missed six straight games. Still, the Friars look like they could get their senior -- who averages 8.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists -- back on the court Wednesday afternoon.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Edwards - Status in question Edwards (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Providence's tilt with Butler in the Big East Tournament on Wednesday.

Impact Edwards has played in the last five games for the Friars, but his status is in question as the Big East Tournament tips off Wednesday in New York City. The stat guard looks to be a game-time decision, and if he's forced to sit out, it would be a big loss for Providence as he averages 16.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Floyd Jr. - Questionable vs. Butler Floyd (hamstring) is questionable for Providence's tilt with Butler on Wednesday.

Impact Floyd has sat out six straight games, and his extended absence is now in danger of bleeding into the Big East tournament. The guard, who averages 8.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists, will likely be a game-time call Wednesday afternoon in Madison Square Garden.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Butler plays in Big East Tournament against the Providence

The Butler Bulldogs play in the Big East Tournament against the Providence Friars

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

No. 13 St. John's and No. 6 UConn eye another clash in Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden

St. John’s and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Butler meets Providence in Big East Tournament

The Butler Bulldogs play in the Big East Tournament against the Providence Friars

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

St. John's star Zuby Ejiofor and UConn trio headline All-Big East team

St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor was the only unanimous selection to an All-Big East first team that included an unprecedented three players from No. 4 UConn

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Iwuchukwu scores 25 as Georgetown beats Providence 80-79

Vincent Iwuchukwu scored 25 points off of the bench to help lead the Georgetown Hoyas past the Providence Friars 80-79 on Saturday

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

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Providence fires coach Kim English a day after Friars lose to St. John's in Big East quarterfinals

Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John's past Providence 85-72 in the Big East quarterfinals

St. John's plays in Big East Tournament against the Providence

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament

Butler plays in Big East Tournament against the Providence

No. 13 St. John's and No. 6 UConn eye another clash in Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden

Butler meets Providence in Big East Tournament

St. John's star Zuby Ejiofor and UConn trio headline All-Big East team

Iwuchukwu scores 25 as Georgetown beats Providence 80-79