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Bryan Hodgson's one-year tenure with South Florida men's basketball is leading to a bigger job.
The Bulls' head coach has been hired to become the next head coach at Providence basketball. Hodgson led USF to the NCAA Tournament following a 25-9 record during the 2025-26 season. Providence announced the hiring on Sunday, March 22.
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"I'm incredibly honored and excited to be named the next head coach of the Providence Friars men's basketball program," Hodgson said in a news release from the school. "This is a program with a proud tradition, passionate fan base, and a city that truly embraces its team. We're going to build something that reflects that pride. We will be tough, disciplined, and relentless in our pursuit of excellence."
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Hodgson guided the Bulls to a 15-3 American Conference record, winning both the regular season and conference tournament with 12 wins to end the season to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the first time as a head coach.
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"We are thrilled to have Bryan Hodgson join Providence College as the leader of our men's basketball program," Providence College President Fr. Kenneth Sicard, O.P., said. "Bryan brings a strong track record of leadership and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. His dedication to integrity, hard work, and competitive excellence aligns closely with the values of Providence College. I am confident that the future is bright for Friar men's basketball, and I eagerly anticipate seeing the team reach new milestones under their new leader's guidance."
"We are very excited to welcome Bryan Hodgson and his family to Providence College," Providence College Athletics Director Steve Napolillo added. "Today we begin a new journey with Providence College men's basketball. It was my goal to find a head coach who would fit with our great athletic and academic institution. In addition, in this new revenue share/NIL landscape, I knew we needed a coach with the energy, passion and the skills to get us back to competing for championships and playing in the NCAA Tournament. Bryan has revived two Division 1 programs and it is our goal for him to bring new life into Friar men's basketball. He has 18 years of college basketball coaching experience, including five as an assistant coach at the University of Alabama. Over the last three years, Bryan has successfully used analytics, his recruiting skills and coaching to win 70 games. Bryan is a winner and we need a winning culture at Providence College. We are looking forward to the start of a new era in Friartown as we enter the 100th year of Providence College men's basketball."
Providence fired head coach Kim English on March 13 following a 15-18 record this season. English went 48-52 in three years with the program, never reaching the NCAA Tournament.
How old is Bryan Hodgson?
Hodgson was born on April 11, 1987, making him 38 years old during the 2025-26 college basketball season.
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Bryan Hodgson coaching record
Here's a look at Hodgson's record as a head coach. He has never led a team to fewer than 20 wins in a season.
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2023-24 (Arkansas State): 20-17, 11-7 Sun Belt
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2024-25 (Arkansas State): 25-11, 13-5 Sun Belt
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2025-26 (South Florida): 25-9, 15-3 American
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Career: 70-37
Bryan Hodgson's coaching career
Here's a look at Hodgson's coaching career:
Head coach unless otherwise specified. Assistant role listed in parentheses
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2007-10: Fredonia State (assistant)
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2010-13: Jamestown Community College (assistant)
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2013-15: Midland (assistant)
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2015-19: Buffalo (assistant)
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2019-23: Alabama (assistant)
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2023-25: Arkansas State
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2025-26: South Florida
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2026-present:Providence
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Providence basketball hiring USF coach Bryan Hodgson
