Providence to Part Ways with Head Coach Kim English

English's tenure with the Flyers ends after three seasons without an NCAA tournament appearance.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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According to reports, Providence is expected to part ways with head coach Kim English after the 2026 season. English has compiled a 42-49 overall record and 20-35 mark in the Big East during his three seasons with the Flyers, failing to lead the team to the NCAA tournament.

Why it matters

English was hired in 2023 to replace former head coach Ed Cooley, who left for Georgetown. Despite inheriting talented players like Devin Carter and Bryce Hopkins, English struggled to find success at Providence, leading to his expected dismissal after this season.

The details

In his three seasons, English's most successful campaign was his first, when he led Providence to a 21-14 record and an NIT invitation. However, the team has regressed since then, going 14-16 this season and losing 10 of their last 11 games last year. Carter was drafted 13th overall in 2024 after English's first season, while Hopkins transferred to St. John's last offseason.

  • Providence is expected to part ways with Kim English after the 2026 season.
  • English has compiled a 42-49 overall record and 20-35 mark in the Big East in his three seasons as head coach.

The players

Kim English

The current head coach of the Providence Flyers, who is expected to be let go after this season.

Devin Carter

A talented player who was drafted 13th overall in the 2024 NBA draft after English's first season as Providence's head coach.

Bryce Hopkins

A player who struggled with injuries at Providence before transferring to St. John's last offseason.

Ed Cooley

The former Providence head coach who left in 2023 to take the same position at Georgetown.

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What’s next

Providence will face Georgetown on Saturday before the Big East tournament, which could be English's final games as the Flyers' head coach.

The takeaway

English's dismissal highlights the high expectations and pressure to succeed at a program like Providence, where missing the NCAA tournament for three straight seasons is unacceptable. The Flyers will now search for a new head coach who can return the team to the Big Dance and compete in the challenging Big East conference.