
Kim English’s Providence era could end with season’s finale
Providence College head coach Kim English’s tenure may end at season’s end, with reports hinting at a potential final home game in Friartown as the Friars head into March on a surge.
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Providence College head coach Kim English’s tenure may end at season’s end, with reports hinting at a potential final home game in Friartown as the Friars head into March on a surge.

Providence College has told Kim English he will not return as head coach for the 2026-27 season, with athletic director Steve Napolillo not offering a public vote of confidence; the Friars sit 14-16 overall (7-12 Big East) and have missed the NCAA Tournament in English’s three-year tenure, highlighted by a 78-56 loss to Marquette, a season of erratic performances, and fan backlash as a Big East Tournament approaches.

Devin Carter, the Big East player of the year from Providence, has announced his decision to forgo his senior year and declare for the 2024 NBA draft. Ranked No. 17 among NBA draft prospects, Carter had an impressive season, leading the Big East in scoring and excelling in rebounding. Known for his defensive versatility and offensive improvement, he is set to bring his impact to the NBA, following in the footsteps of his father, former NBA player Anthony Carter.

Kim English has been hired as the new head coach for the Providence men's basketball team, leaving George Mason after two seasons. English replaces Ed Cooley, who left for Georgetown after 12 seasons. English has quickly risen up the coaching ranks, starting as an assistant in 2015 before becoming head coach at George Mason in March 2021. Providence has become a top-half Big East team under Cooley, winning one conference tournament and one regular season title during his tenure while advancing to seven NCAA tournaments.

Kim English has been named the head men's basketball coach at Providence College, becoming the 16th head coach at the college. English spent the last two seasons as the head coach at George Mason University, where he matched or set Atlantic 10 program bests. He has also worked as an assistant coach at the University of Tulsa, Colorado, and Tennessee. English is known as one of the best recruiters in the country and is a rising star in college basketball.

Kim English has been finalized as the new head coach for the Providence basketball team, signing a six-year contract. English spent the past two seasons as George Mason's head coach and was selected as Providence's top target in the week leading up to Ed Cooley's departure for Georgetown. English is a former star player at Missouri and was a two-time All-Big 12 selection. He will replace Cooley, who led the Friars to seven NCAA tournament appearances in 12 seasons.

Providence is set to name George Mason's coach, Kim English, as its new coach. English, who has had a fast rise in his coaching career, inherits a ready-made program with the Friars, who have reached seven NCAA Tournaments under former coach Ed Cooley. English's first job will be convincing guard Jared Bynum to stay put, who put his name in the transfer portal after Cooley announced his decision.

Kim English has been hired as the new head coach for the Providence Friars, replacing Ed Cooley who left for Georgetown. English, who previously coached at George Mason, has agreed to a six-year contract with the Friars. He has a connection to Providence through Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, who helped push for English's candidacy. English played professionally until 2015 and has had a fast rise in his coaching career, with two-year stints at every stop in the past eight seasons.

Kim English has been hired as the new head coach for the Providence Friars, replacing Ed Cooley who left for Georgetown. English, who previously coached at George Mason, has agreed to a six-year contract with the Friars. He has a connection to Providence through Tennessee coach Rick Barnes and has had a fast rise in his coaching career, with two-year stints at every stop in the past eight seasons. Providence will make an official announcement soon, along with introducing its new women's basketball coach.

Providence College is reportedly set to hire Kim English as their next head coach for the men's basketball team, according to sources. English, a former player at the University of Missouri and a current assistant coach at the University of Tennessee, will replace Ed Cooley, who left to become the head coach at Michigan.