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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Men’s Basketball Punches NCAA Tournament Ticket

South Florida clinched a NCAA Tournament berth after a dominant run capped by a 70–55 win over Wichita State in the American Conference Championship. Riding an 11-game winning streak, the Bulls completed a historic sweep of the regular-season and tournament titles behind Wes Enis’ MVP performance and a suffocating defensive effort.

March 16, 2026USF Athletics

USF men's basketball game student section

Inside SoFlo Rodeo: The student section fueling USF men’s basketball’s American Conference championship season

Meet the students powering the energy inside the Yuengling Center as the Bulls head to the American Conference Championship as the No. 1 seed.

March 9, 2026USF Athletics

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USF men’s basketball clinches American Conference regular season title

The Bulls now own at least a share of an American Conference regular season championship for the second time in program history after beating Tulane 90-62.

March 2, 2026USF Athletics

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USF men’s basketball locked in to clinch the American Conference Championship title

Following their road victory against Rice, the Bulls will compete against Tulane at home on March 1.

February 26, 2026USF Athletics

Izaiyah Nelson during the South Florida Men's Basketball game vs FAMU on November 3, 2025.

USF men’s and women's basketball teams score wins in season opening games

The University of South Florida men's basketball team dominated Florida A&M at the Yuengling Center, while the women's team rolled past FIU.

November 4, 2025USF Athletics

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USF names new head men's basketball coach

Bryan Hodgson comes to USF from Arkansas State, where he spent two seasons as head coach. He guided the Red Wolves to two of the most successful seasons in program history, with back-to-back 20-win seasons.

March 25, 2025USF Athletics

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USF head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passes away

Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away suddenly on Oct. 24. He was the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year this past season and led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship. Men’s basketball associate head coach Ben Fletcher has been named the team’s interim head coach.

October 29, 2024USF Athletics, University News

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USF men's basketball looks to extend their record 25 wins Sunday at Yuengling Center

USF to host Virginia Commonwealth University in its second-round National Invitation Tournament game. This the first post-season game at home since 2010.

March 21, 2024USF Athletics

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Men’s basketball finishes conference season undefeated at home with 15th-straight victory

USF extended the NCAA's longest, active winning streak to 15 games after an 85-72 victory against Tulane on Tuesday. The Bulls played in front of its third-straight sellout crowd, with an attendance of 10,354.

March 5, 2024USF Athletics

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USF men’s basketball wins first regular season conference title in program history

The Bulls defeated Charlotte 76-61, extending their winning streak to 14 conference games – the longest streak in program history. The AAC champs play their final home game Tuesday against Tulane at Yuengling Center.

March 3, 2024USF Athletics

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Men’s basketball nationally ranked for the first time in USF history

For the first time in program history, the University of South Florida men's basketball team is ranked in the AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll and the USA Today Coaches Poll. This follows back-to-back sellout crowds at the Yuengling Center and a 13-game winning streak – the second-longest active streak in the NCAA.

February 26, 2024USF Athletics

Men's basketball game against SMU

Men’s basketball winning streak becomes longest in program history

In front of back-to-back sellout crowds at Yuengling Center, USF’s 13-game winning streak is the second-longest active streak in the NCAA.

February 26, 2024USF Athletics

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