Ocean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome former PC Friar A.J. Reeves

We’re back with a freshman episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. Our guest is former Providence College basketball player A.J. Reeves, who recently wrapped up his second season in the NBA G League. A member of PC’s 2022 Big East regular-season title winner and Sweet 16 entry from the same year, Reeves talks about life as a pro, looks back his time with the Friars, and looks at the current climate surrounding college basketball.

As always, this podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.

PODCAST BREAKDOWN (29 minutes, 54 seconds):

1:30 – Returning to the court this season after missing time due to injury that required surgery.

2:53 – Going down to Birmingham and re-connecting with family.

4:46 – Teaming up with fellow former Friar Josh Oduro on the Birmingham Squadron.

5:30 – The next step basketball-wise.

6:31 – Revisiting the “Grass isn’t always greener on the other side” quote & finishing your college career at the school where it begun.

10:00 – Looking back at the first conversations held about Name, Image & Likeness after it came online in 2021.

13:53 – The what-if scenario pertaining to the 2020 Friars and the season getting shut down due to the global pandemic.

15:38 – Adding Al Durham & Justin Minaya for what proved to be a memorable 2021-22 season.

16:55 – The importance of player retention & how that played a key factor in what PC was able to accomplish during the 2021-22 season.

19:21 – The importance of summer for a college basketball program.

21:31 – Rewinding to the atmosphere at the Amica Mutual Pavilion during the 2021-22 season.

23:40 – Reflecting on hitting some big shots in a Friar uniform.

24:35 – What it’s been like to follow the Friars after calling it a college career.