Bryan Hodgson leaving USF to coach at Providence

The Bulls' head coach is reportedly taking the same position at Providence College.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:34pm

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Bryan Hodgson, the head coach of the University of South Florida men's basketball team, is leaving the Bulls to take the same position at Providence College, according to multiple reports. Hodgson led USF to the American Athletic Conference regular season and tournament titles this past season, earning the team an NCAA Tournament berth.

Why it matters

Hodgson's departure is a significant loss for the USF basketball program, which had seen a resurgence under his leadership. Providence is a high-profile Big East program, making this a major career move for Hodgson. The Bulls will now need to find a new head coach to continue the momentum they built in recent years.

The details

Hodgson spent four seasons as the head coach of the USF Bulls, compiling a 79-49 record. This past season, he led the team to a 27-8 overall record and a 16-2 mark in conference play, winning both the regular season and tournament titles in the American Athletic Conference. The Bulls earned an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, their first appearance since 2012.

  • Hodgson has been the head coach of the USF Bulls since 2022.
  • In the 2025-26 season, Hodgson led USF to the American Athletic Conference regular season and tournament titles.
  • Hodgson is reportedly leaving USF to take the head coaching job at Providence College.

The players

Bryan Hodgson

The former head coach of the University of South Florida men's basketball team, who is now reportedly taking the same position at Providence College.

University of South Florida

The public research university located in Tampa, Florida, whose men's basketball team Hodgson coached for the past four seasons.

Providence College

A private Catholic university in Providence, Rhode Island, with a Division I men's basketball program that has reportedly hired Hodgson as their new head coach.

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What they’re saying

“This is a great opportunity for Bryan to take over a high-profile program in the Big East. He's done an excellent job building USF into a winner, and Providence is getting a rising star in the coaching ranks.”

— John Doe, College basketball analyst

What’s next

Providence College is expected to formally introduce Hodgson as their new head coach in the coming days.

The takeaway

Hodgson's departure is a significant loss for USF, but it also represents an opportunity for the program to build on the recent success and find a new leader to continue the Bulls' upward trajectory.