March 15, 2003

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- It was announced on Tuesday, March 11 that Providence College sophomore forward Ryan Gomes (Waterbury, Conn.) was named to the United States Basketball Writers Association All-District 1 Team.

Gomes, who also earned Second Team All-BIG EAST and Second Team NABC District 1 honors this season, has been the Friars' top player in 2002-03. Gomes has recorded 15 double-doubles in 29 games. He also has scored 20 or more points in a game 15 times this season. Gomes leads the Friars in scoring (18.6 ppg) and rebounding (9.7 rpg).

The Friars, 16-13 (8-8), posted a 1-1 record at the BIG EAST Tournament on March 12-13. PC defeated West Virginia (73-50) in the first round and was defeated by fifth-ranked Pittsburgh (67-59) in the quarterfinals.

2002-03 USBWA All-District 1 Team

(Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Connecticut)

Troy Bell, Boston College
Jameer Nelson, St. Joseph's
Emeka Okafor, Connecticut
Ugonna Onykewe, Pennsylvania
Craig Smith, Boston College
Delonte West, St. Joseph's
Drew Schiffino, West Virginia
Ben Gordon, Connecticut
Brandin Knight, Pittsburgh
Julius Page, Pittsburgh (tie)
Ryan Gomes, Providence (tie)