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The Friars finished 15‑18 overall and tied for seventh in the Big East, earning a ninth seed. Head coach Kim English was dismissed after three seasons, and Bryan Hodgson now takes the reins, bringing a track record from Arkansas State and South Florida. The roster features eight newcomers, including Arrinten Page and Malik Mack, while Ryan Mela returns as the sole holdover.
Northwestern’s men’s basketball program finished 15‑19 last season, lost key players and staff, and is pinning its hopes on new transfers and rising sophomores to rebound in the Big Ten.
Providence College’s new head coach Bryan Hodgson outlines his strategy to contend for a BIG EAST title, blending transfers, freshmen talent, and a demanding schedule.
The Friars have completed their summer workouts ahead of a historic 100th season, while awaiting NCAA decisions on G‑League prospect Dink Pate and Italian commit Leonardo Marangon. Coach Bryan Hodgson remains upbeat about the team’s culture and the challenges that lie ahead.
Providence College has appointed Bryan Hodgson as its new head coach, tasked with revitalizing the program through a fast‑paced style, strategic recruiting, and deep engagement with the university community.
Coach Bryan Hodgson is shaping the Friars for a competitive season, emphasizing attitude, effort and consistency while integrating a host of transfers and a demanding schedule that includes games against Nebraska, Rhode Island, Syracuse and a Thanksgiving Maui Invitational.
A 15‑19 record and a second straight NCAA Tournament miss have set the stage for a roster overhaul at Northwestern, where Coach Chris Collins looks to new talent to revive the program.
Clyde Walters, a top-100 prospect, has pledged to the Providence Friars for the 2026-27 season, joining a group of freshmen and transfers that includes Dink Pate, Leonardo Marangon and returning junior Ryan Mela.
A look at how elite and emerging coaches are leveraging the transfer portal to build competitive teams, the successes they’ve achieved, and the hurdles that still loom.
The league's revenue‑sharing model and strategic player moves have positioned the Big East as a top contender in next season's national picture.
Providence College has appointed Bryan Hodgson, who brings a winning pedigree, while URI’s Archie Miller faces a contract year. Bryant’s Jamion Christian adds size via the portal, and Brown navigates limited resources.