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USF Hires Chris Mack as Men's Basketball Coach After Hodgson's Exit

The Bulls seek to ride his tournament résumé to sustain their recent NCAA push.

Nov 27, 2018; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Chris Mack reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Michigan State 82-78. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
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Xavier Musketeers head coach Chris Mack calls out a play in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Georgetown Hoyas at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. 020318 Xavier. Mandatory credit: Sam Greene / USA TODAY NETWORK

Overview

  • USF named Chris Mack its 13th men’s basketball head coach, a move announced Wednesday, replacing Bryan Hodgson after his jump to Providence.
  • Mack leaves the College of Charleston after a 45-20 mark over two seasons, posting back-to-back 20-win years that did not produce an NCAA bid.
  • He brings a 323-153 record across 15 seasons at Xavier, Louisville, and Charleston, with four Sweet 16s and an Elite Eight at Xavier.
  • At Louisville, his teams made the 2019 NCAA Tournament and reached No. 1 in 2019–20 before the postseason was canceled, and he was fired in 2022.
  • USF leaders highlight his transfer-portal roster building as they try to build on a 25-9 season and a first-round NCAA loss to Louisville, a push likely to shape spring recruiting and player retention.