Providence sophomore forward Oswin Erhunmwunse plans to enter the Transfer Portal, On3’s Pete Nakos reports. Erhunmwunse was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024.

In two seasons at Providence, the Nigeria native averaged 6.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 0.5 assists in 65 games. Erhunmwunse scored in double figures in nine of his 33 games this season. The 6’10” forward was Providence‘s seventh-leading scorer, and led the team in rebounding and blocks this year.

The sophomore forward hits the Portal as Providence basketball heads into a new era. After three seasons at the helm, head coach Kim English and the program parted ways after the Friars posted a 15-18 (7-13) record this season and failed to make the NCAA Tournament. Across three seasons, English led the program to a 48-52 (23-37) record with no NCAA Tournament appearances.

Providence is heading into new era under head coach Bryan Hodgson

To replace English, Providence quickly agreed to terms on a five-year deal with USF head coach Bryan Hodgson. In his lone season at the program, Hodgson led the Bulls to a 25-9 (15-3) record and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012. He previously served as head coach at Arkansas State (2023-25).

“Providence got themselves a proven winner,” Alabama head coach Nate Oats said in a statement. “Bryan is a rising star in the business. He plays a modern, high-octane, hard-playing, tough style of basketball. He’s relentless on the recruiting trail, plays a style that elite level players love to play in, and knows how to connect with his players.

“In just three years as a head coach, Bryan delivered conference championships at Arkansas State and South Florida. His brand of basketball wins! Bryan will bring a winning brand of basketball to Providence that the community will love to watch.”

The Olean, NY native rose to prominence as a member of Oats’ staff at Alabama. Hodgson spent four seasons with the Crimson Tide (2019-23), helping lead the program to a 92-42 record and two Sweet Sixteen appearances. He has been tabbed as one of the fastest rising coaches in the sport, and that has resulted in the job at Providence.

Providence is desperately seeking a turnaround under Hodgson, as it has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2023. Oswin Erhunmwunse, however, will not be sticking around for the rebuild.