Trending Now - Bryan Hodgson Takes Helm at Providence Following Coaching Shift
WHO:
Bryan Hodgson is 38 years old.
Providence College Athletics Director Steve Napolillo stated, "It was my goal to find a head coach who would fit with our great athletic and academic institution."
Bryan Hodgson is the 17th head coach at Providence College.
Providence College President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. announced the appointment.
Providence College Athletics Director Steve Napolillo commented on the hiring.
Bryan Hodgson, head coach of South Florida (USF)
Providence Friars men's basketball program
Kim English, former head coach of Providence
WHAT:
Hodgson's teams at Arkansas State achieved back-to-back 20-win seasons.
In the 2024-25 season, Arkansas State finished with a 25-11 record, the best in program history.
Arkansas State secured the Sun Belt Conference regular-season title in 2024-25.
Hodgson's offense at Arkansas State was ranked among the top-50 scoring offenses in the nation.
Hodgson has a career head coaching record of 70-37 (.654).
In the 2025-26 season, Hodgson was named the American Conference Coach of the Year.
South Florida tied the team record for regular-season wins with 23 and set a team record with nine road victories.
Izaiyah Nelson became the first player in American Conference history to win Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year.
Bryan Hodgson is set to leave South Florida after one season.
Hodgson has reportedly signed a deal to become the new head coach at Providence.
South Florida Bulls finished the season with a 25-9 record.
The Bulls made their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2012.
The Bulls lost to Louisville in their first-round NCAA tournament matchup on March 16th, 2026.
Providence is coming off back-to-back losing seasons.
WHERE:
South Florida (USF)
Providence, Rhode Island
WHEN:
The press conference to introduce Hodgson will be held on March 24th, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Mullaney Gymnasium at Alumni Hall.
The press conference to introduce Hodgson will be held on March 24th, 2026, at 3 p.m.
Reports confirmed on March 19th, 2026.
Providence's plan to hire Hodgson was first reported by CBS Sports on March 19th, 2026.
Hodgson joined South Florida after two seasons at Arkansas State.
WHY:
Kim English was fired earlier in March 2026, leading to the hiring of a new head coach at Providence.
HOW:
Hodgson's coaching career began at Fredonia State University as an assistant coach.
He also served at Jamestown Community College and Midland College, focusing on recruiting and player development.
Hodgson's coaching career includes 18 years of experience, including five years as an assistant coach at the University of Alabama.
Sources confirmed the hiring to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 23:17 UTC)
In a significant move for Providence College, they have announced Bryan Hodgson as their new head coach, following his impressive tenure at Arkansas State, where he led the team to back-to-back 20-win seasons and a record-setting 25-11 finish in the 2024-25 season. Providence Athletics Director Steve Napolillo expressed his commitment to finding a coach who aligns with the institution's values, and Hodgson's teams also secured the Sun Belt Conference regular-season title during his time at Arkansas State. The official introduction of Hodgson will take place at a press conference on March 24th, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Mullaney Gymnasium at Alumni Hall.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:13 UTC)
In a significant announcement, Providence College has appointed Bryan Hodgson as its 17th head coach, a decision made public by President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., and commented on by Athletics Director Steve Napolillo. Hodgson, who has a career head coaching record of 70 wins and 37 losses, was named the American Conference Coach of the Year for the 2025-26 season, leading South Florida to tie the team record for regular-season wins with 23 and set a new record with nine road victories. The press conference introducing Hodgson will take place on March 24 at 3 p.m.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 19:13 UTC)
Bryan Hodgson is set to leave South Florida after just one season to become the new head coach for the Providence Friars men's basketball program, following reports confirmed on March 19. Under Hodgson, the South Florida Bulls finished the season with a strong 25-9 record and made their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2012, although they lost to Louisville in the first round on March 16. This coaching change comes after Kim English was fired earlier this month, prompting Providence to seek a new leader for their program.