Friars Will Start Without White: Providence will be without sophomore forward DeSean White to start the season, according to a source. White sustained a foot injury prior to the Friars’ exhibition games and is still walking in a boot. Last season, White averaged 5.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in 29 games, and figures to play a lot of minutes on the young Friars this season. The Friars open their season with a pair of home games, Monday night against Vermont and Wednesday night against New Hampshire. [11/19/05]