PC Star Bryce Hopkins Out for the Season

PC Star Bryce Hopkins Out for the Season

Providence College athletics confirmed Thursday that Friar junior forward/guard Bryce Hopkins suffered a season-ending injury on his left knee (torn ACL).

"We all feel for Bryce and his family in this difficult time," Providence Head Coach Kim English said.  "We will be with him throughout this process to help him come back stronger than ever.  We ask that all of Friartown keeps Bryce and his family in your thoughts and prayers."

In 14 games this season, Hopkins averaged 15.5 ppg and 8.6 rpg.

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Hopkins was a preseason first-team all-conference selection, and the team is presently ranked #23 in the country.  

The Friars will travel to Omaha, Neb., on Saturday, Jan. 6, to play the Creighton Bluejays in a Big East matchup.  The Friars are presently 11-3 (2-1).