Providence adds FAU transfer Devin Vanterpool

By ADAM ZAGORIA

New coach Bryan Hodgson continues to build his roster after taking over at the Big East school upon leaving South Florida.

Providence on Tuesday added a pledge from FAU transfer guard Devin Vanterpool, a 6-foot-4 sophomore who averaged 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 44% from the field and 35% from deep.

“They were the best fit for me and what I was looking for,” Vanterpool told ZAGSBLOG.

Hodgson previously added former Westchester Knicks guard Dink Pate, San Diego State transfer wing Miles Byrd and USF transfer guard Gavin Hightower.

Sophomore guard Ryan Mela, who averaged 9.9 points and 5.3 rebounds, is the only key returner from last season.

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Written by Adam Zagoria

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Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.