Providence's Vaaks Goes for the Big Score in Free Agency: A High-Risk Swerve!
Providence guard Stefan Vaaks plans to enter the transfer portal, a source told On3. The Friars parted ways with head coach Kim English earlier this month. The 6-foot-7 freshman from Estonia averaged 15.
8 points, 2. 5 rebounds, and 3. 2 assists per game.
He shot 40% from the field and 35% from three. He scored a season-high 28 points against Butler in the first round of the Big East Tournament, leading the Friars to a win. Vaaks scored 20 or more points in 10 games this season.
The 20-year-old was named to the All-Big East Freshman Team and was a two-time Big East Freshman of the Week. Prior to joining the college ranks, Vaaks played professionally in Estonia, spending last season with BC Kalev as part of the Estonian-Latvian Basketball League and the FIBA Europe Cup. For BC Kalev, he averaged 15 points, 3.
2 rebounds, and 2. 5 assists per game. He was also named to the Latvian-Estonian League All-Star Five.