Providence Hires Bryan Hodgson as New Basketball Coach
The program enters its 100th season with a new leader following two consecutive losing campaigns.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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Providence College has appointed Bryan Hodgson as its new men's basketball head coach to replace Kim English. The move follows two seasons where the team finished with a sub-.500 record.
Why it matters
The leadership change serves as a reset for the program after the team struggled with consistency and significant injury issues. Addressing these operational challenges is essential as the team celebrates its 100th year of basketball.
The team enters the season after a 15-18 finish in 2025-26, including a 7-13 conference record. The new roster features 11 fresh faces, eight of whom were acquired through the transfer portal.
The players
Bryan Hodgson
He is the newly appointed head coach of the Providence College men's basketball team.
Kim English
He is the former head coach of the Providence men's basketball team who compiled an overall record of 48-52.
Miles Byrd
He is a team captain for Providence who maintained a scoring average of 10.4 ppg.
Devin Vanterpool
He is a team captain for Providence who maintained a scoring average of 15.8 ppg.
Ryan Mela
He is the only player remaining on the roster from the previous season.
The details
Bryan Hodgson takes over a program that saw its previous coach, Kim English, finish with an overall record of 48-52 and a 23-37 mark in conference play. With only Ryan Mela retained from the previous squad, the team is relying on new talent and captains Miles Byrd and Devin Vanterpool, who posted scoring averages of 10.4 ppg and 15.8 ppg respectively.
Timeline
March 2024 marks the last time the program defeated a nationally ranked opponent.
During the 2025-26 season, players missed a combined 110 games due to injury or illness.
The 2026-27 season opener against Maine is scheduled for Nov. 2, 2026.
A neutral-site game against Nebraska takes place Nov. 7, 2026.
Big East conference play begins Dec. 12, 2026, against Butler.
Season Trajectory
The hiring of a new head coach marks a transition point for the program as it enters its 100th year of basketball. This reset aims to improve the team's standing within the Big East after two consecutive seasons finishing below .500.
The team's success in the 2026-27 season hinges on the chemistry between the 11 new roster members and the remaining returner. Fans should track the scoring production of captains Miles Byrd and Devin Vanterpool to gauge how effectively the new offensive scheme is functioning.
The takeaway
The program is prioritizing fresh talent and a new coaching philosophy to move past the injury-plagued struggles of the previous year. Stabilizing the lineup and capitalizing on early-season non-conference games will be critical for building momentum before Big East play.
Further reading
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