Providence Friars 1986-1987 Retro Shorts Size:M The 1992-1993 Demon Deacons were

The 1992-1993 Demon Deacons were led by ACC Player of the Year Rodney Rogers

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But none was more important than the skinny guard from Baltimore

"Never have I had a team that was so close-knit and (the players) loved each other

"He modeled his post-up game after Bernard King who had the ability to- with a defender on his back- turn in the post and shoot over the top

Providence Friars 1986-1987 Retro Shorts Size:M The 1992-1993 Demon Deacons wereThe story of the Providence Friars run to the 1987 Final Four started when they hired Rick Pitino in 1985. Providence won 17 games in his first year as Head Coach played in the NIT. With Billy Donovan and Delray Brooks coming back in '86 87 and the instituting of the 3 point line, Pitino knew big things were coming. Providence finished 10 6 in the Big East and headed to the NCAA tournament for the first time in nine years. Providence rolled past UAB