Report: Providence finalizes 6-year deal with Kim English

Providence finalized a six-year deal to secure Kim English as the new head coach of the Friars, ESPN reported Thursday.

English replaces Ed Cooley, who became the new Georgetown coach earlier this week. Providence zeroed in on English almost immediately, according to ESPN.

English has been the coach at George Mason the past two years. The Patriots are 34-29 under him, including 20-13 this season. English's contract with