Providence Lands Sharpshooter Ryan Sabol, Defensive Anchor Samson Aletan

The Friars add two key transfers to solidify their rotation for the upcoming season.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:22am

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Providence has landed two major transfers in Ryan Sabol and Samson Aletan, bolstering their roster for the upcoming season. Sabol, a sharpshooter from Buffalo, averaged 18.8 points per game last season while hitting 122 three-pointers at a 39.9% clip. Aletan, a 6'10" big man from Yale, provides a defensive presence in the paint with his 6.9% block percentage ranking in the 88th percentile nationally.

Why it matters

The additions of Sabol and Aletan significantly improve Providence's roster and give them more firepower on offense and rim protection on defense. Sabol's elite shooting ability and scoring versatility will complement the Friars' returning backcourt, while Aletan's defensive presence should help shore up the interior. These transfers position Providence as a potential contender in the Big East next season.

The details

Sabol, a 6'3" guard, is a prolific shooter who can score in a variety of ways. In addition to his 122 made threes, he was efficient in the pick-and-roll, in isolation, and as a catch-and-shoot threat. Aletan, meanwhile, is a 6'10" big man who excels on the defensive end, with an 88th percentile block percentage and 84th percentile offensive rebounding percentage. While his offensive game is still developing, Aletan will provide a strong defensive presence in the paint for the Friars.

  • Sabol committed to Providence on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Aletan, a transfer from Yale, joined the Friars' roster this offseason.

The players

Ryan Sabol

A 6'3" guard who transferred from Buffalo, Sabol is an elite shooter who averaged 18.8 points per game last season while hitting 122 three-pointers at a 39.9% clip.

Samson Aletan

A 6'10" big man who transferred from Yale, Aletan is a defensive anchor who had a 6.9% block percentage (88th percentile nationally) and 11.8% offensive rebounding percentage (84th percentile) last season.

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What they’re saying

“Sabol isn't a lockdown defender, with a steal percentage that ranked in the 10th percentile last year, but on sheer points per possession against, he held up fine at Buffalo — finishing in the 62nd percentile.”

— Kevin Farrahar, Author

“Aletan's numbers don't jump off the page (7.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks), but he'll be counted on to provide a defensive presence on the interior.”

— Kevin Farrahar, Author

What’s next

With the additions of Sabol and Aletan, Providence will look to integrate the new transfers into their rotation and compete for a Big East title next season.

The takeaway

Providence has significantly bolstered their roster with the additions of sharpshooter Ryan Sabol and defensive anchor Samson Aletan. These transfers give the Friars more firepower on offense and rim protection on defense, positioning them as a potential contender in the Big East next season.