Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Pittsburgh (Exhibition) on October 17, 2026 , Win , 87, to, 64
Men's Basketball
vs Pittsburgh (Exhibition)
Final
87
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64
11/12/2026 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The 6-11 center, a consensus five-star prospect and No. 1 center in the class of 2027, is the highest ranked recruit ever coming out of high school to attend PC according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College men's basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson announced today (Nov. 12 ) that 6-11 center Lewis Uvwo (Lagos, Nigeria) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend Providence in 2027-28. The 6-11 center, who attends Prolific Prep, is a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 1 center in the class of 2027. Uvwo is the highest ranked recruit ever coming out of high school to attend PC, according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com.
Uvwo is a five-star, top-seven recruit in the class of 2027. He is ranked No. 6 (first for centers) according to ESPN.com, No. 7 (first for centers) by 247Sports.com and No. 7 (first for centers) by Rivals.com. He is the first ESPN.com five-star recruit to commit to Providence.
"Lewis is a five-star recruit, who is the best shot blocker in the nation," Hodgson said. "Lewis also has an emerging offensive skill set which will fit well with our fast-paced system. In addition, he has NBA level athleticism to go along with his 7-foot-7-inch wingspan. Lewis is a first-class individual, who has an infectious personality that Friartown will embrace immediately. Lewis had his pick of the top basketball programs in the country and we are beyond excited he chose to be a Friar."
Last summer, Uvwo played for the Nightrydas on the Nike EYBL Circuit. In the 22 games he played over the summer, he averaged 10.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 5.1 blocks per game. Uvwo shot 64 percent from the field. His 5.1 blocks per game led the EYBL Circuit last summer. Highlighting his summer was a 10-block performance against Team Herro and a nine-block effort against Drive Nation.
Fans interested in purchasing tickets for the 2026-27 season, can visit Friars.com or call 401-865-GO PC.
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