Providence Hires New Basketball Coach to Rebuild Friars

Bryan Hodgson takes over as the Friars look to rebound after a tough season.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:32pm

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A cubist, geometric painting in Providence's team colors of navy blue and white, with overlapping shapes and planes representing the dynamic action of a college basketball game.The new Providence basketball coach embraces the opportunity to rebuild the Friars program from the ground up.Providence Today

Providence College has hired Bryan Hodgson as its new men's basketball coach. Hodgson held a media availability on April 6 to discuss the opportunity to rebuild the Friars program, which he views as both a challenge and an exciting chance to assemble a roster that fits his desired playing style.

Why it matters

Providence's men's basketball team struggled last season, leading to the departure of the previous coach. Hodgson's hiring represents a chance to revitalize the program and get the Friars back to being a competitive force in the Big East conference.

The details

Hodgson was named Providence's new head coach on March 22 after the previous coach stepped down. In his media availability, Hodgson expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to build a new roster from scratch, saying it allows him to bring in players that fit his preferred style of play, even though some may view the rebuilding process as a major challenge.

  • Hodgson was named Providence's new head coach on March 22, 2026.
  • Hodgson held a media availability on April 6, 2026 to discuss his new role.

The players

Bryan Hodgson

The new head coach of the Providence College men's basketball team, tasked with rebuilding the Friars program.

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What they’re saying

“Some people view it as a massive challenge – it can be challenging. But it also gives you an opportunity to build a roster really from a clean slate with guys who fit the way we want to play.”

— Bryan Hodgson, Head Coach, Providence College Men's Basketball

The takeaway

Hodgson's enthusiasm for the rebuilding challenge at Providence signals his commitment to establishing a new identity and culture for the Friars basketball program, with the goal of returning the team to prominence in the Big East.