PROVIDENCE, R.I. – James Barclay '18 and
Jake Cook '18 of the Providence College men's lacrosse program were both selected in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) Draft last night, Sept. 25. Barclay was selected in the first round and ninth overall by the Rochester Knighthawks, while Cook was picked in the sixth round, and 65
th overall, by the San Diego Seals.
Barclay was an integral part of Providence's defensive unit from 2015-2018. He played 60 games during his career, collected 100 ground balls and caused 48 turnovers. He played a significant role in the Friars' 2017 BIG EAST Tournament run, where the team made program history with its second-consecutive BIG EAST Tournament appearance and first BIG EAST Championship game appearance. Over the course of four seasons, Barclay tallied three points on three assists. Following his senior season, Barclay earned NEILA All-New England Honors and was a unanimous All-BIG EAST First Team selection. He was drafted 57
th overall by the Charlotte Hounds in the MLL Collegiate Draft.
Barclay played 10 games for the Hounds during the summer 2018 season. He picked up 22 ground balls and caused six turnovers during his MLL rookie campaign.
Cook played in 33 games as a Friar. He recorded seven points on four goals and three assists. He picked up 34 ground balls and caused 18 turnovers at Providence. The San Diego Seals are entering their inaugural season as an expansion team in the NLL. The Seals kick off 2018-19 with a home game against the Buffalo Bandits on Dec. 8.
The Friars' last NLL Draft Pick was
Jarrod Neumann '17. He was taken 38
th overall by the Colorado Mammoth in 2017. He also plays for the Florida Launch of Major League Lacrosse (MLL).
- GO FRIARS! -