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Cranston Today
By the People, for the People
Providence F Duncan Powell arrested for disorderly conduct
Authorities say Powell hit ex-girlfriend and made threats
Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:55pm
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The arrest of a Providence basketball player for domestic disorderly conduct exposes the complex issues of player behavior and team culture within college sports.Cranston TodayProvidence forward Duncan Powell was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct on Sunday in Cranston, Rhode Island. His ex-girlfriend told police that Powell hit her and made threats against her and her friends.
Why it matters
Incidents of domestic violence and disorderly conduct by student-athletes can raise concerns about player conduct and the culture within college sports programs.
The details
According to a WJAR report, the 23-year-old senior's ex-girlfriend reported that Powell hit her and made threats against her and her friends. Powell was scheduled to be arraigned on Monday morning. A school spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.
- Powell was arrested on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
- Powell was scheduled to be arraigned on Monday morning.
The players
Duncan Powell
A 23-year-old senior forward on the Providence basketball team.
Powell's ex-girlfriend
The person who reported to police that Powell hit her and made threats against her and her friends.
What they’re saying
“Powell hit her and made threats against her and her friends.”
— Powell's ex-girlfriend
What’s next
Powell is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday morning. The school has not yet commented on the incident.
The takeaway
This arrest raises concerns about player conduct and the culture within the Providence basketball program, as incidents of domestic violence and disorderly behavior by student-athletes can have significant impacts on both the individual and the team.
