Providence fires Kim English: ‘I don’t want anyone’s sympathy’

After days and weeks of speculation over his future, Kim English’s tenure as Providence’s men’s basketball coach has come to an end.

The university announced Friday, March 13 that English would not return for a fourth season as Friars coach.

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“We appreciate Kim and his staff for their efforts over the past three seasons leading our men’s basketball team,” Providence athletic director Steve Napolillo said in a statement. “We wish him and his family all the best in the future.”

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English went 48-52 in three seasons at the school, including a 15-18 mark this season that put Providence ninth in the 11-team Big East.

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