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Providence Friars rebuild under new coach Bryan Hodgson for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:45 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Providence Friars rebuild under new coach Bryan Hodgson for 2026-27 season
Summary

The Providence Friars enter the 2026-27 season with new head coach Bryan Hodgson, following a disappointing 15-18 record last year. Ryan Mela is the only returning player from last year’s roster, which has undergone significant changes with eight transfers and several freshmen joining the team. The previous head coach, Kim English, was let go after a three-year stint. Hodgson, fresh from a successful season at South Florida, aims to reset the program while integrating a largely new roster into the upcoming season.

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  • •Ryan Mela is the only returning player for the Friars.
  • •Bryan Hodgson replaces Kim English as head coach.
  • •Providence finished 15-18 and tied for seventh in the Big East.
  • •Last season ended after a loss to St. John's in the Big East quarterfinals.
  • •The roster now includes eight transfers and three freshmen.
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  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — 2026-27 Big East Men’s Basketball Summer Vibe Check: Providence Friars
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New head coach and (nearly) entirely new roster means…. I dunno?

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