Rich Barron - College Basketball News & Rumors

Picks Rockets Barron will transfer to Toledo, the program announced.

Impact Barron spent three seasons at Providence, but didn't play in 2025-26. The 6-foot-5 guard had his best year in 2024-25, when he averaged 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds. He'll look to immediately become a starter for the Rockets.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Friars Barron (concussion) will enter the transfer portal, per Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com.

Impact Barron missed the entire 2025-26 season for the Friars while dealing with a concussion. The junior wing spent the previous two seasons with Providence as well, and in 2024-25, he averaged 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds across 18.9 minutes per game. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out Indefinitely Barron (concussion) has been ruled out indefinitely, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Barron will remain sidelined for an unspecified length of time according to head coach Kim English, and a medical redshirt has not been ruled out for the season. The 6-foot-5 junior, who has appeared in 60 games over the past two seasons with Providence, has yet to appear in a game this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Barron (concussion) won't play against Brown on Tuesday night, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Barron is reportedly not dressed for the Friars, meaning he'll miss yet another game. Barron has yet to make his debut this season, and his next chance to do so will come against Butler on Dec. 13.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Rhode Island Barron (concussion) is out for Saturday's game versus Rhode Island, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Barron has yet to make his debut this season, and he'll push it another game as the Friars play Rhode Island at home. The junior forward's next chance to see the court will be this Tuesday against Brown.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to return Barron (concussion) didn't play in Thursday's loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Barron continues to work his way back from a concussion, but there's no clear date for his return to the hardwood.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears out once again Barron (concussion) wasn't spotted warming up appears set to miss another game for the Friars, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Barron hasn't played in any of Providence's first four games this season, and he appears set to miss a fifth Tuesday night in a buy game against New Hampshire. Barron's next chance to play will come against Penn State on Nov. 22.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not partaking in warmups Barron (concussion) isn't participating in warmups ahead of Providence's clash with Pennsylvania, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Barron appears to be unavailable once again for the Friars as they host Pennsylvania on Tuesday night. The forward, who averaged 5.5 points and 2.3 rebounds last season, has yet to take the court in 2025-2026.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted warming up Barron (concussion) isn't warming up as Providence preps for its opener against Holy Cross, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Barron is in the concussion protocol and has been since at least Halloween, when that news was reported. The forward now looks primed to miss the Friars' opener, and he'll look to clear the protocol and return for game two, a Saturday matchup against Virginia Tech.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Barron (groin) is in concussion protocol before Providence's next game Monday against Holy Cross, according to Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Barron's latest update indicates that his groin is healthy. But sometime during October, the guard-forward suffered a concussion. Still problematic for Barron, it indicates why his injury status is worse than probable. During the NCAA's latest season, against non-conference teams, Barron logged 3.8 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be full-go soon Barron (groin) is still unable to practice with full contact but is expected to be a full go shortly, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Barron is still limited with his groin injury, but this is a positive update for the junior forward, one that suggests he's on his way to healing fully by the time the season tips off in November. Last season, Barron averaged 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds across 18.9 minutes with nine starts in 27 games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor groin injury Barron (groin) sustained a minor groin injury, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact The forward is currently being held out of practice as a precaution. Barron is coming off a solid sophomore campaign with the Friars, averaging 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds across 18.9 minutes in 27 appearances. His availability for the regular season, at least for now, doesn't appear to be in jeopardy.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in loss Barron (back) chipped in two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 80-77 loss to DePaul.

Impact Barron returned to action after a one-game absence due to a back injury. The sophomore forward had minimal input on the scoreboard as he totaled his lowest amount of points in his last seven games and will look to bounce back in Saturday's meeting with Xavier.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Barron (back) is warming up for Providence's tilt with DePaul, Brendan McGair of The Pawtucket Times reports.

Impact Barron missed the Friars' loss against UConn on Saturday, and remains questionable to play even though he's giving it a go in warm-ups. Still, this is obviously a good sign for the forward who had started the past six games before suffering his back injury.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play with back injury Barron (back) didn't play in the Friars' 75-63 loss to UConn with a back ailment, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.

Impact Barron's back reportedly tightened up during pre-game warm-ups, and the Friars though it best to let the sophomore forward ride the bench. Barron had started the previous six games for Providence, averaging 10.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. His next chance to play will come on March 5 against DePaul.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Barron is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against UConn.

Impact Barron will return to a bench after being part of the first unit in each of the Friars' last six games. He's averaging 3.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.4 assists across 14.3 minutes per game when deployed off the bench this season.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

11 points in return as starter Barron ended with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 80-69 loss to Creighton.

Impact Barron made his first start since Jan. 5 in the loss to the Blue Jays, as he's been navigating slowly back from a concussion. He put together a solid game even in the defeat, scoring a season-high 11 points. His 33-minute involvement also bodes well for his future availability as the Friars take on Butler this Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Creighton Barron is listed amongst Providence's starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against Creighton.

Impact Barron will make his first start since Jan. 5, after returning from a concussion last week. The 6-foot-5 sophomore is averaging 3.8 points and 1.8 rebounds on 15.2 minutes per game this season, but he will likely be relied upon to help fill the void left by Jabri Abdur-Rahim (knee), who has been ruled out for the season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees time off bench Barron (concussion) finished with no counting stats across three minutes during Friday's 75-73 loss to Villanova.

Impact Barron might have logged a mere three minutes, but that should be enough to believe he'll be available off the bench going forward. That said, he shouldn't have a big role in the Friars rotation.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Creighton Barron (concussion) will not play in Tuesday's meeting against Creighton, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Barron will miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from a concussion. The sophomore forward will hope to play in Friday's contest against Villanova.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could play in next game Barron (concussion) has a chance to play in Providence's next game against Creighton on Jan. 14, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Barron has missed the past two games for Providence, but he reportedly has a shot to return on Tuesday against the BlueJays. The forward averages 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds this season.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out vs. Pirates Barron (concussion) is out for Saturday's game against Seton Hall, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Barron will now miss back-to-back games as he works back from a concussion. The sophomore forward's absence from the outing against the Pirates will pave way for Ryan Mela to get his second start of the year.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not participating pregame Barron (concussion) is not taking part in pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Seton Hall, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Barron hasn't been officially ruled out of the weekend outing, but this news doesn't make an active status any more promising. If he's unable to suit up for a second straight game, forward Ryan Mela will likely get the start again for the Friars.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Butler Barron (concussion) did not play during Providence's 84-65 win Wednesday against Butler.

Impact According to journalist Kevin McNamara, a concussion resulted in Barron being out for the Butler-Providence game. Without him available, Providence's starting lineup required at least one change. It included Ryan Mela.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Barron (lower body) is available for Monday's game against Central Connecticut, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.

Impact Barron is available for Saturday's season opener according to head coach King English. The 6-foot-5 sophomore appeared in 33 games with the Friars last season, averaging 4.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 15.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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