News and Notes: Hurley on how Watson impacts a game, Jayden Pierre impressions, tracking the offensive glass, and much more

1. Providence’s best defender this season, on a points per possession basis, has been Justin Minaya who ranks in the 86th percentile in the country in that category. Minaya’s insertion into the starting lineup gives the Friars tremendous size — with the shortest starter being the 6’4 Al Durham — and improved rebounding. Opponents are shooting just 14-55…