Bryan Hodgson, the head coach of the South Florida Bulls men’s basketball team, has the support of his potential wife, Jordan Norris, whom he engaged in September 2023.
The romantic couple was blessed with an adorable baby boy, Jett Andrew Hodgson, born on January 22, 2024.
Bryan attended Jamestown High School and joined the Red Raider varsity basketball team.
Later, he served as team captain for two seasons at Jamestown Community College, a NJCAA Region III program.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in sports management and began coaching as a student assistant at Fredonia State.
He coached his alma mater, Jamestown CC, and helped many athletes move on to NCAA Division-I programs while coaching Midland College.
Bryan joined the University of Buffalo before becoming the lead recruiter at Alabama in 2019. He was responsible for recruiting Brandon Miller and Jaden Bradley.
Moreover, he became the head coach of the Arkansas State Red Wolves men’s basketball team in 2023 and led them to a CBI appearance in 2024 and the 2025 NIT.
On March 24, 2025, he was named the 12th head coach of the South Florida Bulls men’s basketball team.
I’ve coached in the SEC and been all over to the best facilities in college basketball — and they don’t have anything this place (USF) doesn’t have.
Bryan Hodgson
USF basketball is going to become a household name in the college hoops world
Bryan Hodgson And Jordan Norris Were Engaged In 2023
College basketball coaching is a demanding career, and having a strong support system has been crucial to Bryan Hodgson’s success.
His support comes mainly from his partner, Jordan Norris, who has stood by him through the highs and lows of his coaching career.
Jordan Norris has been a steady presence in Bryan’s life, offering encouragement and stability as he climbed the coaching ranks.
She has been a pillar of support throughout the coach’s transitions, helping to manage the challenges of a high-profile coaching career.
Life has been non-stop for the last several months, but I dont want to let another day go by without introducinng the world to the person who has held me down and been by my side during this entire transition. Thank you so much for an amazing couple of months @jordannorr1s .
Bryan Hodgson
Bryan feels lucky to have Jordan by his side and talked to her about marrying him. They bought their dream home and shared about their pregnancy.
In January 2024, the lovebirds celebrated the birth of their son, Jett Andrew Hodgson, marking a new and joyful chapter in their lives.
Balancing parenthood with the demands of Division I basketball coaching is no small feat, but the couple has embraced the challenge together.
The basketball coach has spoken about how becoming a father has given him a renewed perspective on coaching and life.
Happy Valentines’s day to my beautiful fiancé @jordannorr1s What a perfect day to introduce our baby boy Jett Andrew Hodgson to the world. Jett was born on the 22nd of January at 12:21pm weighing 9lbs 8oz’s and was 23 inches long!!! Jordan was so strong, as she always is, and is such an amazing mother to our baby boy! I love you with all my heart @jordannorr1s , Jett, and Kobe!
Bryan Hodgson
Nonetheless, family support is essential for many coaches to endure the job pressures.
As Hodgson continues to make his mark in college basketball, Jordan Norris’s constant support and the joy of fatherhood will remain central to his journey.
Jordan is a proud alum of the University of Alabama.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- 38-year-old Bryan Hodgson was born to a teenage mother and placed in foster care when his mom’s boyfriend put him on top of a wood stove.
- Larry and Rebecca Hodgson adopted him and raised him as a part of a large family in Bolivar’s Western New York communities.
- He earned an associate degree in Social Studies from Jamestown Community College.
