Brian Hodgson: Friars' New Blue-Collar Coach

0:00On March 25, Providence College has named Brian Hodgson as its 17th head men's basketball coach. He comes over from South Florida where he led the team to the NCAA tournament. Fans showed up in force at his introductory press conference with 2,000 to 2,500 people chanting for the friars. Hodson says every factor checked out perfectly from the sold out 10,500 season tickets and crowds of 12,000 to 13,000 per game. So what he calls the best practice facility in the country, he prays athletic director Steve Napolitano, and Alam, and President Father Sakard for their real passion and commitment to revenue sharing for A. Competitive roster. Growing up in Western New York, Hodgson watched tons of big east basketball and dreamed of coaching in it. The conference's history and tough competition excite him, with powerhouses like Yukon and St. John's setting the bar high across the league. His blue collar roots make him a natural fit for Providence, from his adoption story,

1:02to his mom's job as a school nurse driving through harsh winters. He feels he can connect with the community that treats friars games like their protein. Now settled in his new office, Hodgson is diving into roster building ahead of the transfer portal, aiming to field a squad ready for 20 big east. Battles and pushback toward the top.