USF Men's Basketball Rebuilds Roster Under New Coach

Chris Mack looks to overhaul the team after Hodgson's departure to Providence.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:19am

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The University of South Florida men's basketball team is undergoing a major roster overhaul as new head coach Chris Mack takes over the program following the departure of former coach Bryan Hodgson, who left to join the staff at Providence. Mack is bringing in a completely new coaching staff and is actively recruiting to build a brand-new roster in Tampa.

Why it matters

USF basketball has struggled in recent years, and the coaching change represents a fresh start for the program. Mack's ability to quickly assemble a competitive roster will be crucial in determining the team's success in the upcoming season and beyond.

The details

With Hodgson's exit, the entire USF roster has entered the transfer portal, giving Mack a blank slate to work with as he looks to rebuild the team. The new coach is actively pursuing both high school recruits and transfer players to fill out his roster for the 2026-27 season.

  • Bryan Hodgson left USF to join the staff at Providence in March 2026.
  • Chris Mack was hired as the new USF head coach in April 2026.

The players

Chris Mack

The newly hired head coach of the USF men's basketball team, tasked with rebuilding the roster from scratch.

Bryan Hodgson

The former USF head coach who departed the program in March 2026 to join the staff at Providence.

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What’s next

Mack and his staff will continue to actively recruit both high school players and transfer portal candidates throughout the spring and summer in an effort to assemble a competitive roster for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The coaching change at USF represents a clean slate for the men's basketball program, as new head coach Chris Mack looks to quickly rebuild the roster and return the team to competitiveness in the American Athletic Conference.