Yale Center Joins Providence Basketball Team

Aletan Ogunleye to play for Friars in final year of eligibility

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:22am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game broken down into overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange, conceptually representing the new energy and talent Ogunleye brings to the Providence Friars.The arrival of Yale transfer Aletan Ogunleye injects new energy and talent into the Providence Friars' basketball program as they look to rebuild under a new coach.Providence Today

Providence College has added a new player to its men's basketball team for the upcoming season. Aletan Ogunleye, a center from Yale University, has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal and will join the Friars for his final year of eligibility.

Why it matters

The addition of Ogunleye provides a boost to the Providence basketball program as they look to rebuild under new head coach Bryan Hodgson. Ogunleye's experience and skills will be valuable assets as the Friars aim to improve on their performance from last season.

The details

Ogunleye averaged 7.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game during his time at Yale. He has decided to use his final year of NCAA eligibility to play for Providence, where he hopes to make a significant impact on the team's performance.

  • Ogunleye announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on April 6, 2026.
  • Ogunleye will join the Providence Friars for the 2026-27 season.

The players

Aletan Ogunleye

A center who played for Yale University and has decided to transfer to Providence College for his final year of NCAA eligibility.

Bryan Hodgson

The new head coach of the Providence College men's basketball team, who was named to the position on March 22, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I have decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal and explore all of my options for my final year of eligibility,”

— Aletan Ogunleye

What’s next

Ogunleye will join the Providence Friars for the 2026-27 season, where he will look to make an immediate impact and help the team improve on its previous performance.

The takeaway

The addition of Aletan Ogunleye, an experienced center from Yale, is a significant boost for the Providence Friars as they aim to rebuild their men's basketball program under new head coach Bryan Hodgson.