Providence Hires Bryan Hodgson as New Men's Basketball Coach

Hodgson joins the Friars after previous stint at South Florida

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:18pm

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Providence College has named Bryan Hodgson as its new head men's basketball coach, replacing Kim English whose three-year tenure with the program ended earlier this month after a 15-18 season and loss in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.

Why it matters

The Friars are looking to turn around their men's basketball program after a disappointing season, and Hodgson brings experience from his previous role at South Florida as they aim to compete in the competitive Big East conference.

The details

Hodgson takes over as the 17th head coach in Providence's men's basketball history. He replaces Kim English, whose contract was not renewed after the team finished 15-18 overall and lost in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.

  • Hodgson was announced as Providence's new head coach on March 22, 2026.
  • Kim English's three-year tenure as Providence's head coach ended on March 13, 2026 after the team's loss in the Big East Tournament.

The players

Bryan Hodgson

The new head coach of the Providence men's basketball team, joining the Friars after previously serving in the same role at the University of South Florida.

Kim English

The former head coach of the Providence men's basketball team, whose three-year tenure with the program ended on March 13, 2026 after the team finished 15-18 overall and lost in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.

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What’s next

Hodgson will now begin assembling his coaching staff and preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season as he looks to turn around the Friars' men's basketball program.

The takeaway

Providence is hoping that Hodgson's experience and new leadership can help revive their men's basketball team after a disappointing season, as they aim to be more competitive in the Big East conference moving forward.