Hodgson Sought by Syracuse, Providence

0:00On March 14, South Florida men's basketball coach, Brian Hodgson, has emerged as a top candidate for the head coaching openings at Syracuse and Providence. ESPN analyst Jimmy Dykes highlighted Hodgson during a recent broadcast, calling him a tremendous hire for either program in that region of the country. Hodgson built his resume with the 45 wins and 28 losses record over two seasons at Arkansas State before taking over at South Florida. He also spent years as a top recruiter and assistant under Nate Oates at Buffalo in Alabama, which has boosted his profile in coaching circles. Sources say Hodgson is interested in the Syracuse job, though money from revenue sharing, name image likeness deals, or even a counter-offer from South. Florida could sway his decision along with other potential openings, which Everteen lands him next season picks up a promising young coach on the rise.