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Providence Fires Kim English After Big East Tournament Exit

The decision ends a three-year tenure marked by a 48-52 record without an NCAA appearance.

Mar 12, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars head coach Kim English against the St. John's Red Storm during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm directs his team during the first half of the 2026 Big East Men's Tournament - Quarterfinal game against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden on March 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Providence announced Friday it has parted ways with its third-year coach one day after an 85-72 quarterfinal loss to No. 1 seed St. John’s at Madison Square Garden.
  • Kim English finished 48-52 overall and 23-37 in Big East play, never reaching the NCAA Tournament or posting a winning league record.
  • This season closed at 15-18 with a 7-13 conference mark after the program was projected fourth in the Big East during the preseason.
  • English’s run featured a near at-large bid in Year 1, a 12-win second season, and a February incident that resulted in a three-game suspension for forward Duncan Powell.
  • Athletic director Steve Napolillo issued a thank-you in the announcement as financial terms were not disclosed, with reporting describing the buyout as significant and likely above $6 million.