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Providence Coach Kim English Told He Will Not Return Next Season
Embattled coach will not be back after failing to make NCAA Tournament in three seasons
Mar. 5, 2026 at 2:05pm
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Providence coach Kim English has been informed that he will not return as the team's head coach next season, according to reports. English, who replaced Ed Cooley three seasons ago, has failed to lead the Friars to the NCAA Tournament during his tenure, going 47-53 overall and 16-36 over the last two seasons. With the team struggling at 7-12 in the Big East this year, Providence's athletic director did not give English a vote of confidence, saying he will evaluate all coaches at the end of the season.
Why it matters
English's impending dismissal comes amid a horrendous season for the Friars, who were expected to be a top-tier Big East team but have struggled with inconsistent play and off-court issues. The move signals a reset for the program as they look to return to the NCAA Tournament after three straight missed appearances.
The details
Providence athletic director Steve Napolillo informed English last week that he will not be retained as head coach for the 2026-27 season. While Napolillo did not outright fire English, he declined to give the coach a vote of confidence when asked about the report. English's tenure has been marked by a lack of on-court success, with Providence going 47-53 overall and failing to make the NCAA Tournament in any of his three seasons. The team has battled injuries and off-court issues, including a brawl with St. John's last month that resulted in a suspension for one of their players.
- English was informed he would not return as Providence's head coach one week ago.
- Providence's final regular-season game under English is scheduled for Saturday against Georgetown.
- The Big East Tournament begins on Wednesday.
The players
Kim English
The current head coach of the Providence Friars men's basketball team, who has been informed he will not return next season after failing to lead the team to the NCAA Tournament in his three-year tenure.
Steve Napolillo
The athletic director of Providence College, who informed English that he will not be retained as the Friars' head coach for the 2026-27 season.
Ed Cooley
The former head coach of the Providence Friars, who English replaced three seasons ago.
Bryce Hopkins
A former Providence star player whose return to the school last month resulted in a brawl between the Friars and St. John's.
Duncan Powell
A Providence player who was suspended for three games following the brawl with St. John's.
What they’re saying
“Kim is the coach and as with all our coaches, I will evaluate at the end of the season. We have one game left and the Big East Tournament.”
— Steve Napolillo, Providence Athletic Director
“More importantly, how you come out so flat with so much at stake is where my mind is right now.”
— Kim English
What’s next
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