Providence basketball prepares for new season with coaching debut in November
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Providence basketball wraps up summer training as it looks ahead to its 100th season. Head coach Bryan Hodgson focuses on building team culture ahead of the November opener against Maine. Key players include Dink Pate, who is awaiting NCAA eligibility, and Leonardo Marangon, a recent addition from Italy. Minor injuries affecting Ryan Mela and Samson Aletan are being managed as the Friars prepare for exhibition games in October and a challenging nonconference schedule featuring VCU.
- •Bryan Hodgson emphasizes culture installation during summer training.
- •Dink Pate's eligibility status is pending approval.
- •Leonardo Marangon expected to join after visa processing.
- •Minor injuries affecting players are not seen as serious.
- •Providence will face VCU in a competitive nonconference schedule.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Providence basketball looks ahead to first season under new coach
"“We were able to install not only things on the floor, but our culture — how we want things to look,” head coach Bryan Hodgson said.
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