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The Sharktown Era Begins: Why Bryan Hodgson Is a Home Run Hire for Providence

The Providence Friars have their 17th men's basketball coach in school and program history. Per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports Network, on Sunday Bryan Hodgson finalized a deal to be the next head coach in Friartown. Sources: South Florida's Bryan Hodgson is finalizing a deal to

English Out at Providence: Napolillo’s Next Hire Comes Down to Ceiling vs. Floor Between Two Finalists

As expected, Kim English is officially out as the men's head basketball coach at Providence College per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports Network. Providence has officially parted ways with Kim English, per release. — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 13, 2026 In a statement, athletic director Steve Napolillo wrote, "

One Last Shot at the Garden: The Final Chapter of the English Era

Before this season started, I wrote a season preview article outlining how this season was going to be a tournament or bust season in Friartown for Kim English and company in year three. Four months later, it has been reported in national and media news outlets that English will be

Don’t Let the Friars Get Hot: March Has Arrived

Welcome to March! We have officially made it, after four long months it is finally the best time of the college basketball season. While it might not be for Providence after an extremely disappointing regular season, the Friars seem to be clicking at the exact right time heading into the

Rock Bottom in Friartown: Why Kim English Has to Be Fired

The Kim English era is officially over in Providence, as Ed Cooley and the Georgetown Hoyas put a nail in it Saturday afternoon at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. It is truly sad that this program has gotten to a point where our Super Bowl is now playing Cooley once a

Vaaks, Sellers Power Friars in Heartbreaking Overtime Loss at Marquette

In one of the most dramatic games of the season, the Providence College men’s basketball team came up just short in a 105-104 overtime loss to Marquette on Monday night at Fiserv Forum. Despite career and season-best performances from freshman Stefan Vaaks and graduate student Jaylin Sellers, the Friars

Freshmen Grow Up Fast as Providence Outworks Creighton, Carries Momentum Into Milwaukee

On a Friday night that felt equal parts cathartic and clarifying, the Providence College men’s basketball team delivered its most complete performance of the BIG EAST season, knocking off Creighton, 93–88, in front of an energized crowd at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Behind a career night from freshman

Growing Pains and Glimpses of Promise: Young Friars Flash Firepower in Back-to-Back BIG EAST Losses

Providence College’s January slate continued to test a young roster learning on the fly, as the Friars dropped back-to-back BIG EAST contests on the road at Xavier and at home against Villanova. Despite the losses, the week also showcased the emergence of freshman Stefan Vaaks and Jamier Jones, whose

Another Road Test Awaits: Providence Seeks a Breakthrough at Xavier After UConn Heartbreak

Just three days after pushing No. 4 UConn to the brink in an overtime thriller, the Providence College men’s basketball team hits the road for another critical BIG EAST test. The Friars will travel to Cincinnati to face Xavier on Saturday, Jan. 10, with tip-off set for 4:00

Providence Pushes the Champs to the Brink, but UConn Escapes in Overtime Thriller at the AMP

In a game that felt like a statement waiting to be finished, Providence College men’s basketball came painfully close to knocking off No. 4 UConn on Wednesday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Instead, the Friars were left with a 103-98 overtime loss that stung just as much as

The Reset Worked: How Providence Shocked St. John’s and Started 2026 Undefeated

The Providence Friars are 1-0 in 2026. After being listed as 12.5-point underdogs going into the game and being down 13 points to start the contest, the Friars found a way to get the job done and start the new year off undefeated. Below we revisit keys to the

A Reset or a Reckoning? Providence Opens the New Year at the Garden

It has been two weeks since the Providence College men's basketball team has taken the floor, a much-needed reset for all that are still bought into the season, albeit an extremely disappointing one to say the least as the Friars currently hold a 7-6 non-conference record and an

Friars rally, but Seton Hall delivers late gut punch in Providence

The Providence College men’s basketball team came up just short in its BIG EAST home opener on Friday night, falling 72-67 to Seton Hall at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. In a game that featured multiple momentum swings, late lead changes, and the intensity expected of a longtime conference rivalry,

Big East Nights Return: Friars Host Seton Hall in Providence

The BIG EAST calendar flips to Providence on Friday night as the Friars return home to host longtime rival Seton Hall in their conference home opener at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. on FS1, with Providence looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking double-overtime

Friars Fall in Double-Overtime Thriller at Butler in Big East Opener

In a game that felt more like March than mid-December, the Providence College men’s basketball team came up just short in a 113–110 double-overtime loss to Butler on Saturday afternoon at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. The BIG EAST opener for both programs featured 50 minutes of shot-making, momentum swings,

Friars Stay Hot, Hold Off Brown 86–79 Behind Balanced Scoring Effort

The Providence College men’s basketball team continued its strong early-season form on Tuesday night, defeating the Brown University Bears, 86–79, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Graduate guard Jaylin Sellers (Columbus, Ga.) and freshman Jamier Jones (Sarasota, Fla.) powered the Friars with 16 points each, headlining a night in

Game Preview: Friars Welcome Brown Bears for 126th Meeting Tuesday Night on truTV

Fresh off one of their most complete outings of the season, the Providence College Friars will return to the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Tuesday night for a 7:30 p.m. matchup against the Brown Bears on truTV. The long-running city rivalry adds another chapter as the teams meet for

Friars’ Freshmen Shine as Providence Rolls Past Rhode Island, 90–71

Behind a breakout performance from their freshman duo and a dominant second-half surge, the Providence College men’s basketball team powered past in-state rival Rhode Island, 90–71, on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Freshmen Stefan Vaaks and Jamier Jones each poured in 18 points to lead

Friars Host In-State Rival Rhode Island Saturday at the AMP

The Providence Friars will look to keep their momentum rolling as they welcome the Rhode Island Rams to the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Saturday at 12 p.m. on truTV. It will be the 135th meeting in one of New England’s longest-running rivalries, and Providence enters aiming to continue

Friars Roll Past FDU Behind Edwards, Sellers and Vaaks’ First Career Double-Double

Back home after a challenging west-coast swing, the Providence Friars returned to the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Tuesday night and delivered one of their most complete performances of the young season, routing Fairleigh Dickinson, 94–64. Graduate guard Jason Edwards led the charge with 24 points, while fellow graduate guard

Friars Drop Two in San Diego, Turn Focus to Fairleigh Dickinson Back Home at the AMP

After a demanding early-season slate filled with Power Conference opponents, the Providence Friars closed out their Thanksgiving trip to San Diego with a pair of tough losses at the Rady Children’s Invitational. Despite extended stretches of competitive play and another round of promising performances from key contributors, the Friars

Providence Responds: Edwards Shines, Defense Awakens in Win at the AMP

Behind Jason Edwards' 25 points and the best second half defensive performance of the season thus far, the Providence Friars found themselves back in the win column at the Amica Mutual Pavilion Tuesday night. "A really personal week internally for us just to get better and I thought

Game Preview: Providence vs. New Hampshire — Friars Look To Bounce Back At The AMP

Providence returns home on Tuesday night looking to steady the ship after a hard-fought 97-88 loss at Colorado, a game in which the Friars showed plenty of firepower but couldn’t overcome the Buffaloes’ efficiency on the glass and in the paint. Now, the Friars welcome a familiar foe: the

Scorching Seat: Why Kim English’s Tenure at Providence Is Reaching a Breaking Point

After only four games into the 2025-2026 season, Kim English finds himself on the hot seat. And no, that is not an overreaction even though you may think it may be one. Here are the facts: * Kim English is 35-36 through two plus seasons as Providence's head coach.

Mela Steps Up, Friars Roll: Providence’s Offense Hits Full Stride in 106-81 Win Over Penn

Behind a balanced scoring attack, the Providence Friars routed the Penn Quakers 106-81 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Tuesday night. The scoring was led by veteran guard Corey Floyd Jr. who had 20 followed by Ryan Mela (18), Jason Edwards (14), Stefan Vaaks (14), Jaylin Sellers (12), and Jamier