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Chris Mack Named New Head Coach of USF Basketball

3/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chris Mack has been named the University of South Florida's new head coach for men's basketball.
He owns a career record of 323-153 over 15 seasons.
He coached at Xavier and Louisville.
Mack comes to USF after two seasons at the College of Charleston, where he posted a 45-20 record.
He replaces Bryan Hodgson, who left after one season to coach at Providence.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA's "one-and-done" rule, introduced in 1985, allowed players to enter the NBA Draft after one year of college basketball, reshaping recruitment strategies for programs like Xavier and Louisville. This shift is evident in Chris Mack's recent hiring at the University of South Florida, as coaching roles continue to evolve in response to the changing landscape of college basketball.

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Story summary

Chris Mack has been named the University of South Florida's new head coach for men's basketball.
He owns a career record of 323-153 over 15 seasons.
He coached at Xavier and Louisville.
Mack comes to USF after two seasons at the College of Charleston, where he posted a 45-20 record.
He replaces Bryan Hodgson, who left after one season to coach at Providence.

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