Bryan Hodgson Leaving South Florida To Coach Providence Basketball

Bryan Hodgson's one-year tenure with South Florida men's basketball is leading to a bigger job.

According to multiplereports, the Bulls' head coach is finalizing a deal 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.

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He 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.

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.

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.

• 2023-24 (Arkansas State): 20-17, 11-7 Sun Belt
• 2024-25 (Arkansas State): 25-11, 13-5 Sun Belt
• 2025-26 (South Florida): 25-9, 15-3 American
• 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

• 2007-10: Fredonia State (assistant)
• 2010-13: Jamestown Community College (assistant)
• 2013-15: Midland (assistant)
• 2015-19: Buffalo (assistant)
• 2019-23: Alabama (assistant)
• 2023-25: Arkansas State
• 2025-26: South Florida
• 2026-present: Providence

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Providence basketball hiring USF coach Bryan Hodgson