Providence Miles Byrd Dominates defensively

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 24: Miles Byrd #21 of the San Diego State Aztecs blocks a shot against Bez Mbeng #2 of the Yale Bulldogs during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 24, 2024 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Getty

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 14: Miles Byrd #21 of the San Diego State Aztecs dunks past Nique Clifford #10 of the Colorado State Ramsduring the first half of a game at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on January 14, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Getty

DAYTON, OHIO – MARCH 18: Miles Byrd #21 of the San Diego State Aztecs blocks the shot of Ven-Allen Lubin #22 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half in the First Four game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at University of Dayton Arena on March 18, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Getty

Providence Miles Byrd led a dominant defense to an 87-64 win over Pittsburgh. Byrd had 17 points and 7 rebounds but didn’t shoot the ball particularly well. However, it was his defense that was impressive. He finished the game with five steals and two blocks in the blowout win.

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Providence Miles Byrd, Defense to Offense

GettySPOKANE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 24: Miles Byrd #21 of the San Diego State Aztecs blocks a shot against Bez Mbeng #2 of the Yale Bulldogs during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 24, 2024 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Byrds play on the defensive end is big for Providence. His five steals are the type of thing that gives opposing teams fear. The opposition has to constantly worry about where Byrd might be. Even when they throw it in the post the bigs are not safe. His steals cause havoc all around the court.

Byrd’s defensive pressure helped create transition opportunities for…

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