Former Georgia guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim announced Monday he is committing to Providence.Abdur-Rahim entered the transfer portal following three years at Georgia, where he landed after one season at Virginia.Abdur-Rahim had a career year in 2023-24, averaging 12.2 points and 3.5 rebounds over 29 games (27 starts). He shot 35.6 percent from 3-point range, keeping close to his career average of 35.4 percent.Providence now has three commitments from players in the transfer portal. The Friars previously added Miami guard Bensley Joseph and Saint Joseph’s center Christ Essandoko.–Former Belmont forward Malik Dia is headed to Ole Miss via the transfer portal.Dia began his college career in the SEC, playing for Vanderbilt in 2022-23 before transferring to Belmont.Dia’s production exploded this past season. He averaged 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in 33 contests (24 starts). He shot 48.8 percent overall and 34.1 percent from 3-point range.In 53 college games between Vanderbilt and Belmont, Dia has put up 11.5 points and 4.2 boards per game.
