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Hodgson Battle: Syracuse vs Providence — In College Basketball, Money Wins

Mar 16, 2026
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The fight for Bryan Hodgson is exposing a harsh truth about modern college basketball. Reports say Syracuse Orange men's basketball and Providence Friars men's basketball are battling over how much NIL money each program can offer to build the roster. And that says everything about where the sport is now. D.A. points out that Syracuse still has the bigger brand, more NCAA Final Four appearances, NBA legends, and one of the most iconic on-campus arenas in sports at JMA Wireless Dome. But in the NIL era? None of that matters if you don’t have the money. D.A. explains why the Hodgson battle perfectly captures the new reality of college hoops: history, tradition, and prestige are nice — but roster budgets decide everything. 🔥🔥🔥 FRESH FOOTBALL CONTENT EVERY DAY🔥🔥🔥 Welcome to the official channel of Damon Amendolara (D.A.), host on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio 🏈🔥 Here you’ll find: 🎬 Watch D.A. Live – Sundays at 7:30p ET