Kim English set to guide Providence in opener vs. Columbia

(Photo credit: David DelPoio/The Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)The Kim English era at Providence begins Monday night when the Friars host Columbia.

After two seasons as the head coach at George Mason, English will lead Providence (21-12 in 2022-23) following Ed Cooley's departure for Big East rival Georgetown in March.

English welcomes seven new players but has a pair of preseason All-Big East honorees to buil