Providence Basketball: Drew Fielder commits to Friars, Ed Cooley

Los Angeles (Calif.) So Cal Academy four-star recruit Drew Fielder tells On3 he has committed to Providence.

Fielder, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound power forward, chose the Friars over offers from Syracuse, USC, Iowa, Miami, Boston College, and others.

The skilled forward originally from Idaho is Providence’s second addition to the 2023 class, joining four-star PG Garwey Dual (No. 60).

Fielder ranks as the No. 117 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies. On3’s evaluators are slightly higher on him, ranking him 103rd overall in the class.

Fielder breaks down his commitment to Providence

“I chose Providence because of my relationship with coach (Ed) Cooley and the culture they have built there,” Fielder said to On3.

What type of player is Providence getting in Drew Fielder?

“They are getting a player who is going to work as hard as possible to help them win!” he says.

Fielder also has a message for Friars fans.

“Friar-town, here I come! I’m ready to put in that work to bring that title to Friar Nation!”