Duncan Powell, Providence Hoops Star, Arrested After Alleged Death Threats In Shocking Domestic Incident
Authorities allege Powell made numerous phone calls to his ex-girlfriend, threatening to kill her, himself, and others at a residence.
Providence College basketball standout Duncan Powell was arrested Sunday on multiple domestic violence charges tied to two separate incidents involving an ex-girlfriend, according to police reports.
The 6-foot-8 graduate student forward is facing charges from two Rhode Island law enforcement agencies. In Cranston, Powell was charged with domestic disorderly conduct after what police described as a deeply unsettling encounter.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 19: Duncan Powell #31 of the Providence Friars react after being called for a technical foul against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half at Fiserv Forum on January 19, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Authorities allege Powell made numerous phone calls to his ex-girlfriend, threatening to kill her, himself, and others at a residence.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene in which Powell allegedly showed up at the home and repeatedly hammered on the victim’s door for several minutes while appearing to hide an unknown object in his sweatshirt pocket.
Hours after the Cranston incident, Powell turned himself in to the Providence Police Department, where he was charged with domestic assault.
MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 19: Providence Friars head coach Kim English talks with Providence Friars forward Duncan Powell (31) during a game between the Marquette Golden Eagles and the Providence Friars on January 19, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The arrest comes at a tense time for the Friars star. Powell, who previously played for North Carolina A&T, Sacramento State, and Georgia Tech, has faced disciplinary issues throughout the 2025-26 season.
In February, he was suspended for three games by the Big East following an on-court altercation during a matchup against St. John’s. Powell was ejected from that game for striking former teammate Bryce Hopkins in the face, which sparked a midcourt melee.
Providence College officials have not released a formal statement on Powell’s future with the program.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 19: Royce Parham #13 of the Marquette Golden Eagles shoots the ball against Oswin Erhunmwunse #55 and Duncan Powell #31 of the Providence Friars during the first half at Fiserv Forum on January 19, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Powell was held overnight pending an arraignment scheduled for Monday morning.
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