It’s undeniable that the Northeast is among the most fervent regions in the country when it comes to sports fandom. At the very least, New Englanders look out for one another—and that’s especially true, apparently, in March.
Making the program’s first Sweet 16 in a quarter century, the Providence men’s basketball team arrived in Chicago ahead of its Friday matchup with No. 1 seed Kansas in style. The team reportedly flew into the Windy City on the Patriots team plane, courtesy of team owner Robert Kraft.
“It’s New England teams supporting New England teams,” Cooley said, per ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. “Our families are able to come, our donors are able to come, our supporters are able to come. I really appreciate him looking out for us. Given how many planes are being used for the NIT, for the NCAA tournament, it just was limited.”
