Dream team 55:15

Christmas wishes 65:20

Welcome to the latest edition of the Providence Journal College Basketball Podcast. This is Bill Koch, sports writer for The Journal. I'm joined as always by Nick Coit, sports director at ABC6 and the weekend co-host of Cordischi and Coit on WEEI Providence.

Providence's men opened Big East play with a bang by rolling No. 6 Marquette (1:15). Should we reset expectations for the Friars men based on this grounding of the Golden Eagles?

Bryant's men battled to a double-overtime win against Towson and continues its resilient nonconference run (25:25). The Bulldogs are back in home action on Friday.

The University of Rhode Island men fell to Delaware, dropping their fourth straight (37:10). The Rams look to snap that string Thursday against New Hampshire.

Bryant and Providence ran into tough foes on the women's side (49:20). The Bulldogs and Friars fell to Boston College and No. 10 Baylor, respectively.

What would a men's dream team in the state look like? Took a bit of a dive into that here (55:15). Also wrapped up with some Christmas wishes (65:20).

Thanks as always for listening. Hope this finds you well.