PC’s Dunn Named Big East Co-Defensive Player of the Year
Monday, March 09, 2015
The Big East Conference has announced that Providence College guard Kris Dunn has been named Co-Big East Defensive Player of the Year along with St. John's Sir' Dominic Pointer.
Kris Dunn becomes the first Friar to win the award since John Linehan did so in 2002. This award comes after Kris Dunn was named to the All-Big East First Team on Sunday, March 8 along with teammate LaDontae Henton.
Defensive Force
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThis season, Kris Dunn leads the Big East and is fifth in the country with 2.8 steals per game. Dunn has recorded 82 steals this season which is tied for tenth best single season mark all time at Providence College.
Kris Dunn became the first player in the history of the Big East to lead the league in both steals and assists.
Dunn has also been effective on the glass for PC, ranking fifth in the conference in defensive rebounds with five per game.
Big East Tournament Time
The Friars finished the season with an overall record of 21-10 and 11-7 in the Big East.
Providence now gets ready for the Big East tournament which for them kicks off on Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Related Slideshow: Providence College Friars 2014-2015 Projected Starting Lineup
The Providence College Friars went on a magical run last year that saw them win the Big East Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This year they look to defend their title and get back to the big dance. Here is the 2014-2015 projected starting lineup for the Friars.
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