Latest episode of The Journal's college basketball podcast is here. Morey Hershgordon of WPRI 12 and Fox Providence is along for a deep dive on the University of Rhode Island, Providence and Bryant. The Rams survived against Saint Joseph's in overtime and enter a brutal stretch in Atlantic 10 play (2:15). Where does URI go from here against Richmond and VCU? The Friars rallied late against No. 11 Creighton but ultimately missed a chance to sweep three straight Big East games at home (21:25). Providence now plays four of its next five on the road and point guard Jared Bynum (lower body) is ailing. The Bulldogs have been idle since a Dec. 21 road win at Massachusetts (38:50). Bryant returns to Northeast Conference play this week against Central Connecticut. Also, a look at the first batch of NCAA NET rankings (43:45) and a welcome announcement regarding March Madness in a couple months (48:20). Hope your 2021 is off to a great start. Thanks for joining us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.