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Providence awaits eligibility decisions for Dink Pate and two others

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:04 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Providence awaits eligibility decisions for Dink Pate and two others

Summary

Providence College men's basketball is awaiting eligibility decisions for Dink Pate, Joseph Pinion, and Derek Simpson, who will not participate in a closed scrimmage against Boston College this weekend. Pate remains in discussions with the NCAA regarding his college debut following three years in the NBA G League. Pinion and Simpson need additional eligibility after playing in prior seasons. Providence head coach Bryan Hodgson indicated that the NCAA's rulings could come in the next few days, which will significantly impact their season opener against Maine in early November.

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•Pate, Pinion, and Simpson are out for the closed scrimmage against Boston College.
•Pate is negotiating with the NCAA for eligibility after his G League career.
•Pinion and Simpson need additional eligibility from the NCAA.
•The NCAA's decision is expected in the coming days.
•Providence's season opener is scheduled for November 2 against Maine.

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10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Providence still waiting on eligibility decisions for Dink Pate, 2 others

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Dink Pate, Joseph Pinion and Derek Simpson will not participate in the Providence men's closed scrimmage against Boston College this weekend.
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