Trending Now - Dink Pate Chooses Providence Following Successful G League Season

WHO:

ESPN - Dink Pate, a guard for the G League's Westchester Knicks.

ESPN - Sam Permut, agent of Dink Pate, from Roc Nation Sports.

ESPN - Bryan Hodgson, new coach of Providence.

ESPN - Miles Byrd, San Diego State transfer and reigning Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year.

WHAT:

ESPN - Dink Pate committed to Providence on April 6th, 2026.

ESPN - Pate averaged 16.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 36 games for Westchester during the 2025 season.

ESPN - Pate improved his 3-point shooting from 26.1% with the Mexico City Capitanes to 36.8% with the Westchester Knicks.

RealGM Basketball - Pate averaged 16.8 points and 6.7 rebounds at Westchester during the 2025 season.

ESPN - Providence also secured a commitment from Miles Byrd on April 6th, 2026.

WHERE:

ESPN - Westchester Knicks, a G League team.

ESPN - Providence, the college Pate committed to.

WHEN:

ESPN - Dink Pate committed to Providence on April 6th, 2026.

ESPN - Bryan Hodgson took over as coach of Providence in March 2026.

WHY:

ESPN - Pate's commitment is part of a trend of G League players opting to play college basketball after their G League experience.

HOW:

ESPN - Pate was a top-30 recruit in the high school class of 2023 before opting to play for the G League Ignite.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 07:24 UTC)

Dink Pate, a guard for the G League's Westchester Knicks, committed to Providence on Monday, following an impressive season where he averaged 16.8 points and 6.7 rebounds. Alongside Pate, Providence also secured a commitment from Miles Byrd, the reigning Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, as new coach Bryan Hodgson continues to build the team since taking over in March. Pate's decision reflects a growing trend of G League players returning to college basketball after their time in the league.