Providence, coach Kim English agree to part ways after 3 seasons

English finished with a 48–52 overall record and zero NCAA tournament appearances.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:57pm

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Providence will not bring back Kim English as head coach next season, the school announced on Friday. English compiled a 48–52 overall record and a 23–37 mark in the Big East, failing to reach the NCAA tournament in his three seasons leading the Friars. This season, Providence finished with a 15-18 record and was seventh in the conference.

Why it matters

English was hired in 2023 to replace former head coach Ed Cooley, who left to coach Georgetown. Despite inheriting some talented players, English struggled to find success at Providence and was unable to lead the team to the NCAA tournament during his tenure.

The details

English's most successful season was his first, when he led the team to a 21–14 record and an NIT invitation. However, the Friars were unable to build on that momentum in the following two seasons. This year, Providence was eliminated from the Big East tournament during a 85-72 defeat to St. John's.

  • English was hired as Providence's head coach in 2023.
  • In his first season, English led the team to a 21–14 record and an NIT invitation.
  • This season, Providence finished with a 15-18 record and was seventh in the Big East.
  • On March 13, 2026, Providence announced that they will not bring back Kim English as head coach next season.

The players

Kim English

The former head coach of the Providence Friars men's basketball team, who compiled a 48–52 overall record and failed to reach the NCAA tournament in his three seasons leading the team.

Devin Carter

A player who was inherited by English in his first year as Providence's head coach and was later drafted 13th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Bryce Hopkins

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

Ed Cooley

The former head coach of the Providence Friars who left in 2023 to coach Georgetown.

Steve Napolillo

The athletic director of Providence who announced the school's decision to part ways with Kim English.

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What they’re saying

“We appreciate Kim and his staff for their efforts over the past three seasons leading our men's basketball team. We wish him and his family all the best in the future.”

— Steve Napolillo, Athletic Director, Providence

What’s next

Providence will now begin the search for a new head coach to lead the Friars' men's basketball program.

The takeaway

English's tenure at Providence was marked by a lack of success, as the team failed to reach the NCAA tournament during his three seasons as head coach. The Friars will now look to find a new leader who can help the program return to its former glory.