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By Kevin McNamara
Providence College nearly signed Allan Chaney two years ago when he was coming out of New London (Conn.) High. Instead he chose Florida. Now he may be heading back this way.
Chaney is leaving Florida when final exams wrap up next week. He wants to transfer even though he played (and started some games) quite a bit for the Gators as a freshman. Chaney said he hasn't talked with many schools but his parents and high school coach have and Providence is the most persistent school.
He said he likes the idea of playing in Keno Davis' system where forwards are allowed to score both inside and out. That is Chaney's game and why former coach Tim Welsh once compared his skill set to that of another Connecticut native, Ryan Gomes.
"Providence is really interested. My dad spoke with Coach (Pat) Skerry and I'm definitely interested in talking with Keno Davis," Chaney said.
Chaney added that Providence and Virginia Tech ``are my top two right now."
Chaney is not back home until the second week of May and won't get a chance to meet with PC's entire staff until then. "I'll probably pick a school by the first of June," he said.
The Friars have one open scholarship that Chaney could fill. He will have to sit out the 2009-10 season as a transfer. The Friars are also involved with other players to fill that last spot (including New Yorker Kevin Parrom) but Chaney may emerge as the best option available.
*Also, get ready for the World Vision Basketball Invitational. It comes to Providence next Nov. 13-15 to open the 2009-10 season. The tourney features PC, Bryant, Mercer and Bucknell. It will be a round-robin tourney with each team playing the other three. The event will be on PC's season ticket plan.
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