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Inside Friartown: Interview with Jamel Thomas

Host Mike DeMars speaks with Jamel Thomas, a former member of the Providence College men's basketball team, who was inducted in the Providence College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019, about how old he was when he first started playing basketball (0:00-0:53),  what sports he played other than basketball (0:54-1:13), why he chose to attend Providence College (1:14 -3:37), what he remembers about hitting the game-tying three against Arizona in the Elite Eight of the 1997 NCAA Tournament (3:38-4:28) what play would he have called for the last possession in regulation against Arizona (4:29-5:01), making the transition from Coach Pete Gillen to Coach Tim Welsh (5:02-5:55), his most memorable games as a Friar (5:56-7:00), keeping in-touch with his former teammates (7:01-8:14), how he was able to make it to the NBA after not being drafted (8:15-9:22), what he learned while playing overseas (9:23-10:29), having family members play basketball at a high level and how that help both his career and their career (10:30-12:41) what his induction into the Providence College Athletics Hall of Fame meant to him (12:42-13:45), why he started his own clothing line called "Jamel" (13:46-15:31), the importance of his clothing line giving back to orphans (15:32-17:12), where people can find his clothing line and follow him on social media (17:13-17:49), mentoring kids through basketball and helping them go to college (17:50-19:54) and what he thinks is the best thing about being a Friar (19:55-21:10). Featuring: Jamel Thomas Host: Mike DeMars

Inside Friartown: Interview with God Shammgod

Host Mike DeMars speaks with God Shammgod, a former member of the Providence College men's basketball player, who is currently the Director of Player Development with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, about how old he was when he first started playing basketball (0:00-1:25),  how he became such a prolific ball handler (1:26-2:48), the creation of his signature move, "The Shammgod" (2:49-4:10), why he chose to attend Providence College (4:11-4:52), which BIG EAST team did he look forward to competing against (4:53-5:34) the mindset of the 1996-1997 Friars' team as they headed into the Elite Eight matchup with Arizona in the NCAA Tournament (5:35-6:19), looking back in hindsight what play would he have called for the last possession in regulation against Arizona (6:20-7:07), keeping in-touch with his Friar teammates (7:08-7:26), what he learned while playing overseas (7:27-8:40), why it was important to come back to Providence College to get his degree (8:41-9:07), the difference between coaching college student-athletes and working with NBA players (9:08-10:38), why Bryce Cotton isn't playing in the NBA (10:39-12:16), what it's like to work for Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban (12:17-13:44), what current NBA player remind him of himself (13:45-15:16) the difference between NBA players now and when he entered the league (15:17-16:53), his feelings on getting his own signature basketball shoe and how he is partnering with Puma to help communities in New York City (16:54-18:55), what his dream job would be ten years in the future and how kids can work in basketball even if they are not an NBA player (18:56-20:53), and what he thinks is the best thing about being a Friar (20:54-23:42). Featuring: God Shammgod Host: Mike DeMars

Inside Friartown: Interview with Jyare Davis

Host Mike DeMars speaks with Jyare Davis about when he started playing basketball (0:00-0:35), other sports he played (0:36-0:52), watching NBA players instead of rooting for one NBA team (0:53-1:23), which NBA player he tries to learn from (1:24-1:39), what would he choose if he had to pick between Netflix or video games (1:40-2:03), if he wasn't working toward a career playing basketball, what career would he pursue (2:04-2:13), his go-to post-game meal (2:14-2:31), his experience with USA Basketball (2:32-2:53), what he wants to improve before his freshman season (2:54-3:18) why he chose Providence College (3:19-3:47) what he is looking forward to the most during his first year in Friartown (3:48-3:59) and what the fans can expect from him when he takes the court for the first time (4:00-4:47). FEATURING: Jyare Davis HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars

Inside Friartown: Interview with Nate Watson

Host Mike DeMars speaks with Nate Watson about why he chose to attend Providence College (0:00-0:39), what he likes the most about Coach Cooley (0:40-0:59), what he likes to do in his free time (1:00-1:18), his favorite restaurant in Providence (1:19-1:29), how the team has benefited from the Ruane Friar Development Center (1:30-1:59), what it was like to be a part of Team USA for last summer's Pan Am Games (2:00-2:15), the victory that stood out the most from last season (2:16-2:41), what he learned from the graduating seniors (2:42-3:16), his goals for the 2020-2021 season (3:17-3:41), what he is going to work on over the summer (3:42-4:10) what NBA player he models his game after (4:11-4:30) and what he believes is the best part about being a Friar (4:31-5:37). FEATURING: Nate Watson HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars

Inside Friartown: Interview with Noah Horchler

Host Mike DeMars speaks with Noah Horchler about what other sports he played when he was younger (0:00-1:03), learning how to surf (1:04-1:35), when he first thought he could play college basketball (1:36-2:06), his favorite NBA team (2:07-2:18), his favorite restaurant (2:19-2:33), why he wanted to play basketball at Providence College (2:34-2:59), the experience of Late Night Madness at the dunk, including his hat choice (3:00-3:44), the hardest adjustment to living in New England (3:45-4:03), what he likes to do on a off-day(4:04-4:20), what he learned while sitting out during the 2019-2020 season (4:21-4:47), what he is most looking forward to next season (4:48-5:00) and what NBA player he models his game after (5:01-5:57). FEATURING: Noah Horchler HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars