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Pete Gillen
@Gillenhoops
I'm the real Pete Gillen. Brooklyn born basketball lover. Former college coach. Current analyst for CBS Sports Network.
Teaticket, MA
Joined February 2012
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    Pete Gillen
    @Gillenhoops
    Oct 18, 2024
    It is a sad day for college basketball that the University of Virginia’s Head Basketball Coach,Tony Bennett,is retiring at the age of 55.Tony is an awesome basketball coach but an even better person.Tony is an “old school” type coach and he was not comfortable in today’s game.
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    Pete Gillen
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    Apr 9, 2019
    Tony Bennett is an outstanding basketball coach and an even better person.He is humble,loyal modest and a great role model for his players and a tremendous ambassador for the University of Virginia.
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    Pete Gillen
    @Gillenhoops
    Jul 26, 2020
    A great college basketball Coach,Skip Prosser,passed away 13 years ago today.Skip was my Assistant at Xavier Univ. for 8 years.Awesome Coach and an unbelievable caring person.He touched many lives.RIP.
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    Pete Gillen
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    Jul 27, 2022
    Looking forward to go back to Providence College where they are honoring our 1997 Team that went to the Elite 8 and Rick Pitino’s 1987 Team that went to the Final 4 this Thursday,Friday and Saturday. A lot of former players and assist.coaches from other teams will be there.
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    Pete Gillen
    @Gillenhoops
    Dec 4, 2023
    I saw the Providence College men’s basketball team beat Rhode Island (84-69) on Saturday at the Amica Mutual Pavillion in Providence on Saturday night.Great atmosphere at the game with a sellout.Bryce Hopkins,Devin Carter & Josh Oduro for a great nucleus for the Friars.
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    Pete Gillen
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    May 14, 2022
    Former Providence College star guard,God Shammgod,is a Development Coach for the Dallas Mavericks.He works with all the players on dribbling,1 on 1 moves and shooting.Owner Mark Cuban loves him.Big game vs Phoenix Suns on Sunday to see who goes to Western Conf. Finals.
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    Pete Gillen
    @Gillenhoops
    Jan 18, 2025
    I was honored and humbled to be inducted into the Fairfield University Athletic Hall of Fame today with our 1965-66 team and several other talented men and women.I played hoops & baseball but the honor was more for my college coaching success for 30 years.Great school.
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    Pete Gillen
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    Sep 27, 2019
    I watched the Providence College Men’s Basketball Team Practice On Thursday.Terrific Team,Ton Of Talent,Excellent Coaching.The Friars Are Going To Be A Force In The Big East!
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    Pete Gillen
    @Gillenhoops
    Jul 30, 2022
    We have had a great time Thursday & Friday honoring our 1997 Elite 8 Team and Rick Pitino’s 1987 Final 4 Team in Providence.We had a boat ride and dinner around Boston Harbor last night & it was awesome!Many former players & coaches from other PC teams were with us.Awesome Event.
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    Pete Gillen
    @Gillenhoops
    Nov 26, 2024
    Mike White has done a great job rebuilding the Georgia men’s basketball program! He has recruited really well. Georgia has a potential lottery pick in 6’11” Freshman Asa Newell.The Bulldogs are 1 of the best Rebounding teams in the country.A tough & physical team.
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    Pete Gillen
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    Oct 16, 2021
    I saw the Providence College Men’s Basketball Intra Squad Scrimmage yesterday.Very impressed with Indiana transfer Al Durham and AJ Reeves.The Friars Shot the ball very well from 3-point land.The Friars have a good team better than preseason predictions.Fun Team!
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    Pete Gillen
    @Gillenhoops
    Jul 31, 2022
    Here is a picture of 2 great players at the Providence College Basketball reunion and celebration these past few days,God Shammgod and Ruben Garces. They were special players and are special people.
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    Pete Gillen
    @Gillenhoops
    Jun 1, 2023
    Mike Malone was an Assistant Coach at Providence College for 3 years in the late 1990s. He helped PC make the Elite 8 in 1997.Now he is the Head Coach of the Denver Nuggets.They are favored to win the NBA title.Also Asst. at UVA,Manhattan & Oakland.Class person.
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    Pete Gillen
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    Dec 16, 2023
    Xavier is playing Winthrop in men’s basketball today in the Skip Prosser Classic to honor the former Xavier & Wake Forest Coach who passed in 2007 at the age of 56.He was my Assistant at Xavier for 8 yrs.Great Coach Wonderful Person.RIP.
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