A former Tennessee Vols assistant coach will be looking for a new job at the end of the season.

According to college basketball insider Adam Zagori, Providence head coach Kim English was informed “about a week ago” that he won’t return as the program’s head coach next season.

English was a well-regarded assistant coach at Tennessee from 2019 to 2021.

Providence informed Kim English about a week ago that he will not return as its head coach, per multiple sources.

With tonight’s loss, English is 42-50 overall and 20-36 in the Big East in 3 seasons pic.twitter.com/74VE57o6ui

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 5, 2026

Providence athletic director Steve Napolillo was asked about the report on Wednesday night, and he didn’t necessarily deny it.

“Kim is the coach and as with all our coaches, I will evaluate at the end of the season,” said Napollio. “We have one game left and the Big East Tournament.”

Providence AD Steve Napolillo, asked if Kim English has been told he's not returning next season: "Kim is the coach and as with all our coaches, I will evaluate at the end of the season. We have one game left and the Big East Tournament."

— Kevin McNamara (@KevinMcNamara33) March 5, 2026

Providence is 14-16 overall and 7-12 in conference play this season

English is 45-50 in three seasons at Providence. He went 34-29 in two seasons at George Mason prior to landing the head coach job at Providence.

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