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Bryce Hopkins Braces for Hostile Return to Providence

2/13/2026

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Bryce Hopkins, St. John's, expects a hostile reception from Providence fans as No. 17 St. John's visits on February 14, 2026.
Former Providence teammate Jamier Jones claimed he would have played over Hopkins if Hopkins had stayed.
Hopkins acknowledged Jones's competitiveness but emphasized his own perspective.
He averages 14.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, helping St. John's ride a ten-game winning streak toward the Big East title by prioritizing team play.

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Story summary

Bryce Hopkins, St. John's, expects a hostile reception from Providence fans as No. 17 St. John's visits on February 14, 2026.
Former Providence teammate Jamier Jones claimed he would have played over Hopkins if Hopkins had stayed.
Hopkins acknowledged Jones's competitiveness but emphasized his own perspective.
He averages 14.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, helping St. John's ride a ten-game winning streak toward the Big East title by prioritizing team play.