A number of legendary floor generals have made their mark in Friartown. Billy Donovan was the head man during the Friars’ impressive trip to the Final Four in ’87. Bryce Cotton earned Big East Tournament MVP in 2014 while leading Providence to their first conference title in 20 seasons. Kris Dunn earned consecutive Big East Player of Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards on his way to becoming the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
Jared Bynum has a ways to go if he wants to imprint his name in this conversation, but he is certainly trending in the right direction.