Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Pittsburgh (Exhibition) on October 17, 2026 , Win , 87, to, 64
Men's Basketball
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10/27/2026 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The award honors the best shooting guard in the country.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - It was announced today (Oct. 27) that Providence College graduate student Miles Byrd (Stockton, Calif.) is one of the 20 players named to the Naismith Starting 5 - Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List. This prestigious award honors the best shooting guards in men's college basketball and is presented by the Basketball Hall of Fame, highlighting the elite talent in the sport. Earlier this month, Byrd was named to the Preseason All-BIG EAST Second Team.
Byrd, a 6-6, 190-pound guard played for San Diego State the last four seasons. In his four seasons at San Diego State, he helped lead the Aztecs to a 101-39 mark. The team also made three trips to the NCAA Tournament, including a berth in the NCAA title game in 2023.
In 2025-26, he started all 33 games and averaged 10.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.9 steals. For his efforts he was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and Third Team All-Mountain West. He also earned 2026 Second Team All-NABC Pacific District honors.
In 2024-25, Byrd averaged 12.3 points and 4.4 rebounds, while starting all 30 games he played. The Aztecs posted a 21-10 mark and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament. He recorded a career-high 25 points versus Colorado State on Jan. 14, 2025. Byrd also registered his career high in rebounds that season as he grabbed 11 boards at Fresno State on Dec. 4, 2024. Byrd received Mountain West All-Defensive Team, Second Team All-Mountain West and Second Team All-NABC Pacific District honors in recognition of his strong play in 2025.
As a freshman, Byrd played in four games for SDSU as the team advanced to the NCAA Championship game after posting a 32-7 mark. In his sophomore season, he played in 34 games and averaged 4.0 points and 2.5 rebounds. Byrd helped the Aztecs earn an NCAA Tournament berth as the team posted a 2-1 record before losing in the Sweet 16.
Byrd played his high school basketball at Lincoln High School in Stockton, Calif. He averaged 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.8 steals in his senior season at Lincoln High School. Byrd was ranked No. 89 overall in the 2022 class.
The Friars will open the season on Monday, November 3 versus Maine at the Amica Mutual Pavilion at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN+.
Fans can purchase tickets online at friars.com or by calling the Providence College Ticket Office at 401-865-GOPC.
-GO FRIARS!-
Byrd, a 6-6, 190-pound guard played for San Diego State the last four seasons. In his four seasons at San Diego State, he helped lead the Aztecs to a 101-39 mark. The team also made three trips to the NCAA Tournament, including a berth in the NCAA title game in 2023.
In 2025-26, he started all 33 games and averaged 10.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.9 steals. For his efforts he was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and Third Team All-Mountain West. He also earned 2026 Second Team All-NABC Pacific District honors.
In 2024-25, Byrd averaged 12.3 points and 4.4 rebounds, while starting all 30 games he played. The Aztecs posted a 21-10 mark and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament. He recorded a career-high 25 points versus Colorado State on Jan. 14, 2025. Byrd also registered his career high in rebounds that season as he grabbed 11 boards at Fresno State on Dec. 4, 2024. Byrd received Mountain West All-Defensive Team, Second Team All-Mountain West and Second Team All-NABC Pacific District honors in recognition of his strong play in 2025.
As a freshman, Byrd played in four games for SDSU as the team advanced to the NCAA Championship game after posting a 32-7 mark. In his sophomore season, he played in 34 games and averaged 4.0 points and 2.5 rebounds. Byrd helped the Aztecs earn an NCAA Tournament berth as the team posted a 2-1 record before losing in the Sweet 16.
Byrd played his high school basketball at Lincoln High School in Stockton, Calif. He averaged 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.8 steals in his senior season at Lincoln High School. Byrd was ranked No. 89 overall in the 2022 class.
The Friars will open the season on Monday, November 3 versus Maine at the Amica Mutual Pavilion at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN+.
Fans can purchase tickets online at friars.com or by calling the Providence College Ticket Office at 401-865-GOPC.
-GO FRIARS!-
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