Ryan Mela - College Basketball News & Rumors

Returning to Providence Mela is coming back to Providence for the 2026-27 season, per the team's official X account.

Impact Mela will return to Providence for his third season in 2026-27. The 6-foot-7 sophomore averaged 9.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game across 33 contests for the Friars. He will retain two years of eligibility with Providence moving forward.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

Productive in Wednesday's loss Mela closed with 17 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 78-56 loss to Marquette.

Impact Mela was one of the Friars' only bright spots Wednesday as he scored 17 points for the fourth time this season and the first since Jan. 7. He only needed seven field goal attempts to get there too as he hit three triples and sank all four of his free throw attempts. He also grabbed eight boards for the seventh time this season in his productive 31 minutes on the court.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marquette wins 78-56 over Providence

Led by Adrien Stevens' 21 points, the Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Providence Friars 78-56 on Wednesday

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Jaylin Sellers scores 27 and Providence takes down Creighton 79-76

Led by Jaylin Sellers' 27 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Creighton Bluejays 79-76

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Active against Seton Hall Mela (undisclosed) ended Wednesday's 87-80 loss to Seton Hall with four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes.

Impact Mela, who was listed as questionable pregame, logged four points and four rebounds as the Friars were taken down by the Pirates on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-7 sophomore, who is averaging 8.6 points, five rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals across 25 games (14 starts), will look to help Providence get back on track against St. John's this weekend.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday night Mela (undisclosed) is questionable for Providence's game at Seton Hall.

Impact Mela has yet to miss a game this season, but he's in danger of changing that Wednesday night. The sophomore forward, who averages 8.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists, appears likely to be a game-time call at Seton Hall.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards scores 25 as Providence knocks off DePaul 90-72

Jason Edwards scored 25 points off of the bench to help lead the Providence Friars over the DePaul Blue Demons 90-72

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Records double-double Wednesday Mela racked up 14 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 44 minutes during Wednesday's 97-87 2OT win over Butler.

Impact Mela recorded his second double-double of the season Wednesday, his first since Nov. 11. He made six of 10 attempts from the field, his ninth consecutive game where he shot at least 50 percent from the field. He logged a season-high 44 minutes in the double-overtime win, proving to be a crucial part of the rotation especially with the injured Jason Edwards (foot) and Corey Floyd (head) out.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sellers, Providence defeat Butler 97-87 in double overtime

Jaylin Sellers scored 36 points, including eight in double, as the Providence Friars beat the Butler Bulldogs 97-87 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Askew scores 20 off the bench, Villanova beats Providence 87-73

Devin Askew scored 20 points off of the bench to lead the Villanova Wildcats past the Providence Friars 87-73 on Friday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Scores five in loss Mela (undisclosed) recorded five points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 88-82 loss to Villanova.

Impact Mela, who was designated as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Wildcats, logged five points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal in the contest. The 6-foot-7 sophomore will look to help the Friars get back on track Friday against Creighton.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Mela (undisclosed) is questionable for Providence's clash with Villanova.

Impact Mela has yet to miss a game this season, but that could change against Villanova on Tuesday. The sophomore forward averages 8.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists this season, and has come off the bench for the past four games.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 off the bench Mela finished Wednesday's 103-98 OT loss to UConn with 19 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes.

Impact Mela scored a season-high 19 points in Wednesday's overtime loss, and he did it on just nine field goal attempts. He hit eight of his nine free throw attempts and hit his lone attempt from beyond the arc as he and the Friars nearly knocked off UConn. Although he's now come off the bench in each of the last three games, he's still seeing similar playing time compared to when he was starting and he still clearly can make an impact off the bench.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

UConn Avoids Upset Loss, Beating Providence in Overtime

No. 4 UConn was on the ropes, but battled back to beat Providence in overtime and avoid a disastrous loss.

JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

UConn Avoids Upset Loss, Beating Providence in Overtime

No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime

Braylon Mullins scored eight of his career-high 24 points in overtime and fourth-ranked UConn rallied past Providence 103-98 for its 11th consecutive victory

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

No. 10 Florida's Frontcourt Excels in Win Over Providence

The 10th-ranked Gators rebounded from a loss to TCU, as Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu each had big games in a win over the Friars in the...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 10 Florida's Frontcourt Excels in Win Over Providence

Providence Friars vs. No. 10 Florida Gators Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Providence's Ryan Mela finds Oswin Erhunmwunse for alley-oop dunk vs. Florida

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Double-double in Tuesday's win Mela posted 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 106-81 win over Penn.

Impact Mela, who played 22 minutes in each of the first two games of the season, got his first start of the season Tuesday. He took advantage of his opportunity as he logged a double-double, ranking first on the team in rebounding and second in scoring. He made two of his four three-point attempts and went perfect on his six shots from inside the arc. He has showed his rebounding ability as well as some positive signs in the scoring department so far this season, so he's a name to watch as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Floyd scores 20, Providence takes down Pennsylvania 106-81

Led by Corey Floyd Jr.'s 20 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Pennsylvania Quakers 106-81

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • 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

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament

Iwuchukwu scores 25 as Georgetown beats Providence 80-79

Marquette wins 78-56 over Providence

Jaylin Sellers scores 27 and Providence takes down Creighton 79-76

Edwards scores 25 as Providence knocks off DePaul 90-72

Sellers, Providence defeat Butler 97-87 in double overtime

Askew scores 20 off the bench, Villanova beats Providence 87-73

UConn Avoids Upset Loss, Beating Providence in Overtime

No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime

No. 10 Florida's Frontcourt Excels in Win Over Providence

Providence Friars vs. No. 10 Florida Gators Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

Providence's Ryan Mela finds Oswin Erhunmwunse for alley-oop dunk vs. Florida

Floyd scores 20, Providence takes down Pennsylvania 106-81