Trending Now - South Florida Appoints Chris Mack as New Head Coach
WHO:
Chris Mack, head coach of South Florida men's basketball program
Bryan Hodgson, former head coach of South Florida men's basketball program
College of Charleston, where Mack was previously head coach
Xavier University, where Mack coached from 2009 to 2018
University of Louisville, where Mack coached from 2018 to 2022
WHAT:
South Florida hired Chris Mack as its men's basketball coach on March 25th, 2026
Mack had a record of 45-20 at the College of Charleston over the past two seasons
Mack has a career record of 323-153 over 15 seasons
Mack achieved a dozen 20-win seasons and made nine NCAA tournament appearances
Mack replaces Bryan Hodgson, who led South Florida to the NCAA tournament in 2026
WHERE:
South Florida, location of the men's basketball program
College of Charleston, previous coaching position for Mack
Xavier University, previous coaching position for Mack
University of Louisville, previous coaching position for Mack
WHEN:
March 25th, 2026, date of Mack's hiring
Mack coached at Xavier from 2009 to 2018
Mack coached at Louisville from 2018 to 2022
South Florida lost to Louisville 83-79 in the first round of the NCAA tournament in 2026
WHY:
Mack expressed excitement about leading a South Florida basketball program "on an exceptional trajectory" and joining a university with "strong leadership, shared aspirations, and tremendous alignment"
HOW:
Mack's hiring was announced by South Florida on March 25th, 2026
(UPDATED March 26, 2026 07:21 UTC)
South Florida has officially hired Chris Mack as its men's basketball coach, with the announcement made on March 25, 2026. Mack, who previously coached at the College of Charleston and has an impressive career record of 323 wins to 153 losses, replaces Bryan Hodgson, who led the team to the NCAA tournament this year. Expressing his excitement about the opportunity, Mack highlighted the program's promising trajectory and the university's strong leadership and shared aspirations.