11/13/2026 10:15:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball
The exclusive group consists of dedicated Friar supporters.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College Athletics announced today (Nov. 13) the launch the Shark Tank Club, a new initiative designed to support the College's men's basketball program, advance revenue-sharing efforts, and provide Head Coach Bryan Hodgson with the resources needed to compete at the highest level in the BIG EAST Conference. This exclusive group consists of dedicated Friar supporters who commit a minimum of $1 million over five years to support revenue sharing and men's basketball initiatives.
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In today's evolving college athletics landscape, establishing a financially sustainable model for revenue sharing is critical to competing for BIG EAST and national championships.
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"As we navigate the ever-changing collegiate landscape, we need to be visionary leaders in how we accomplish our goals and compete at the highest level, despite significant external financial pressures," Steve Napolillo, Vice President and Director of Athletics stated. "I could not be more thrilled by the initial response to the Shark Tank Club and the excitement that Coach Hodgson has brought to the program. As of today, we have 21 members, with a goal of reaching 50 sustaining members by December 2027."
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"One of the top reasons I came to Providence College is the commitment that Steve Napolillo, Greg Waldron, Kevin Connolly, and the fundraising team have made to supporting revenue sharing at the highest level," Providence Men's Basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson said. "The Shark Tank Club provides us with the resources to recruit and retain the highest-caliber student-athletes in Friartown. As we announced this week with Lewis Uvwo signing to attend Providence College, our ability to sign top recruits and transfers is made possible by the generous support of our most loyal donors through the Shark Tank Club."
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Members of the Shark Tank Club participate in bimonthly Zoom meetings, exclusive gatherings and holiday events, and receive special Club gear. If you are interested in joining the Shark Tank Club or learning more, please contact Kevin Connolly at (401) 865-1090. Â
Boston Globe story on the Shark Tank Club
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In today's evolving college athletics landscape, establishing a financially sustainable model for revenue sharing is critical to competing for BIG EAST and national championships.
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"As we navigate the ever-changing collegiate landscape, we need to be visionary leaders in how we accomplish our goals and compete at the highest level, despite significant external financial pressures," Steve Napolillo, Vice President and Director of Athletics stated. "I could not be more thrilled by the initial response to the Shark Tank Club and the excitement that Coach Hodgson has brought to the program. As of today, we have 21 members, with a goal of reaching 50 sustaining members by December 2027."
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"One of the top reasons I came to Providence College is the commitment that Steve Napolillo, Greg Waldron, Kevin Connolly, and the fundraising team have made to supporting revenue sharing at the highest level," Providence Men's Basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson said. "The Shark Tank Club provides us with the resources to recruit and retain the highest-caliber student-athletes in Friartown. As we announced this week with Lewis Uvwo signing to attend Providence College, our ability to sign top recruits and transfers is made possible by the generous support of our most loyal donors through the Shark Tank Club."
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Members of the Shark Tank Club participate in bimonthly Zoom meetings, exclusive gatherings and holiday events, and receive special Club gear. If you are interested in joining the Shark Tank Club or learning more, please contact Kevin Connolly at (401) 865-1090. Â
Boston Globe story on the Shark Tank Club
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