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Providence Hires Bryan Hodgson as New Basketball Coach

3/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Bryan Hodgson, the University of South Florida's head coach, is Providence College's new head men's basketball coach.
Providence College announced the hire on March 22, 2026, amid NIL-driven program revamp.
Hodgson will be introduced at a press conference on March 24.
He led South Florida to a 25-9 record and its first NCAA appearance since 2012.
Kim English was dismissed after a 15-18 season.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA established its first basketball tournament in 1973, significantly boosting college basketball's popularity in the U.S. Providence College, part of the Big East Conference, recently dismissed coach Kim English after a 15-18 season. The hiring of Bryan Hodgson, who previously led South Florida to a 25-9 record, highlights a trend of program revamps influenced by new NIL opportunities, potentially reshaping the sport's competitive landscape.

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Story summary

Bryan Hodgson, the University of South Florida's head coach, is Providence College's new head men's basketball coach.
Providence College announced the hire on March 22, 2026, amid NIL-driven program revamp.
Hodgson will be introduced at a press conference on March 24.
He led South Florida to a 25-9 record and its first NCAA appearance since 2012.
Kim English was dismissed after a 15-18 season.

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