TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2025) –The University of South Florida today announced a $2.2 million gift, which will be split in half to benefit the university’s new on-campus stadium and a growing brewing arts program. The donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer.



“We deeply appreciate this generous gift from Joey and Jennifer Redner that will truly make a difference for many years to come,” USF President Rhea Law said. “Their support will help to enrich the University of South Florida experience for our students and grow the university’s impact in the community.”



The brewing arts program, taught as a 23-week online course on the St. Petersburg campus, provides participants with foundational knowledge and hands-on training for successful craft-brewing careers. This donation will enhance learning opportunities for students in the program.



The gift represents the latest step in a long-time business journey for Redner. A sixth-generation Floridian, he founded Cigar City Brewing in 2007 with two employees and a plan to eventually sell 5,000 barrels of beer annually. By 2015 — boosted by partnerships with beer distributors and grocery chains — the Cigar City product was flowing with 60,000 barrels per year and more than 50 employees.



The popularity of his product coincided with a microbrewery boom across Tampa Bay, and eventually Redner made the difficult choice to sell the booming business in 2016 to Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery.



Through their gift, the Redners will be supporting USF students hoping to learn the ropes of the burgeoning field.



The other portion of their gift, for the on-campus stadium, is based on their love of Bulls football, having followed the team since it was founded in 1997.



“It really boils down to my gratitude for the life I have been able to build in my hometown,” Joey Redner said. “USF's goals align with mine — to have a positive impact on the Tampa Bay area.”



The Redners’ gift marks the latest in a series of philanthropic contributions to the state-of-the-art facility that celebrated its official groundbreaking in November. It will open in 2027, a home to Bulls football, women’s lacrosse and many other events.



“We are deeply grateful to Joey and Jennifer Redner for their generosity and vision in support of USF and the Tampa Bay community as a whole,” said Jay Stroman, CEO of the USF Foundation. “I am inspired by their commitment to elevating these exciting initiatives at USF at a time of bold growth for the university.”

USF had a small JR Day over the weekend, not a lot to report from it, but one of the standouts was edge Jarius Rodgers

Another winnable game for the Bulls

So I don't know all the details, but it seems like Bucs fans are overreacting a bit. He did a fine job, but no one dreams of being an OC and most guys jump at being HC. Beyond that, nothing in his resume suggests he'll be a good HC:

• Brown (2010)
  Quarterbacks coach
• Rhode Island (2011)
  Pass game coordinator & quarterbacks coach
• Brown (2012–2013)
  Quarterbacks coach
• UMass (2014–2015)
  Pass game coordinator & quarterbacks coach
• Maine (2016–2017)
  Offensive coordinator
• Los Angeles Rams (2018–2019)
  Assistant wide receivers coach
• Los Angeles Rams (2020)
  Assistant quarterbacks coach
• Kentucky (2021)
  Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
• Los Angeles Rams (2022)
  Offensive coordinator
• Kentucky (2023)
  Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024-present)
  Offensive coordinator

Is he really something special? Or just the next Jags coach who will go 8-26 and get himself fired?

Some new names in there. It starts with USF departures, then commits and then targets and then targets who committed elsewhere.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (January 25, 2025) – Kobe Knox and De’Ante Green were the only players in double digits for the University of South Florida men’s basketball team against East Carolina on Saturday. The Bulls fell to the Pirates 64-55.



With the loss, South Florida fell to 10-10 overall and 3-4 in American Athletic Conference play. The Pirates improved to 12-9 overall and 4-4 in league games.



Knox recorded a game-high 17 points. It was his 11th game of the season in double digits. He finished the game 6-for-7 from the field and 5-for-6 from 3-point range. Green tallied his sixth game in double figures with 11 points. Jimmie Williams led the Bulls with a career-high eight rebounds. He added eight points and recorded a team-high two steals. CJ Brown produced the only blocked shot for USF.



For the 15th time this season, the USF bench outscored the opponent’s bench. The Bulls outscored the Pirates’ bench 15-12. South Florida produced more points off turnovers, 13-7, and fastbreak points, 8-5. The Bulls finished the game shooting 45.5 percent from 3-point range and 35.0 percent from the field. USF only shot four free throws for the game. The Bulls were held to just four free-throw attempts for the first time since February 5, 2017, against Temple. South Florida forced 14 turnovers and turned the ball over eight times.



The game started as a back-and-forth battle. Jayden Reid found Knox in transition for the fastbreak alley-oop.



The Pirates went on a 10-0 run and claimed a 13-5 lead. The Bulls were unfazed and answered with a 12-4 run to tie the game at 17-17 with just under seven minutes left in the first half. Knox and Brandon Stroud each knocked down a 3-pointer. USF held ECU to 1-of-9 from the field during the stretch.



The Pirates went into the half with a 31-28 lead. The Bulls finished the first stanza shooting 45.5 percent from the field. Williams collected a career-high six rebounds and had eight points in the first 20 minutes.



East Carolina extended their lead to 48-39 midway through the second half. South Florida’s defense forced six turnovers in the first 10 minutes of the second half. The Pirates stretched the lead to 17, their largest of the game, 61-44, with six minutes left to play. The Bulls fought until the final buzzer and closed the game on an 11-3 run. Unfortunately, the early deficit was too much to overcome as ECU went on to win 64-55.



The Pirates outrebounded the Bulls 48-27, which led to 14 second-chance points. CJ Walked led ECU with 15 points. He collected eight rebounds and added a game-high five assists. RJ Felton and Jordan Riley both finished with 12 points. Felton brought down 14 rebounds for a double-double. Riely and Cam Hayes tied with a team-best two steals.



Notables

· Kobe Knox recorded a game-high 17 points. It was his 11th game of the season in double digits. He finished the game 6-for-7 from the field and 5-for-6 from 3-point range.

· Green tallied his sixth game in double figures with 11 points

· The Bulls’ bench outscored the opponents for the 15th game of the season.



Up Next

The Bulls return to the Yuengling Center on Tuesday, January 28. South Florida welcomes Rice for a 7 p.m. tip on ESPNU.

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TAMPA, Fla. (January 24, 2025) – The University of South Florida men’s basketball team heads back to North Carolina for a Saturday contest with East Carolina. The Bulls (10-9, 3-3) and the Pirates (11-9, 3-4) are slated for a 1 p.m. tip on ESPN+.



CJ Brown was named the AAC Freshman of the Week earlier this week. Against Tulsa, he became the only USF player this century to record 15 or more points, four or more steals, and zero turnovers in a single game. Only four other AAC players have matched that statline this season. He is the first USF player to achieve that statline since B.B. Waldon did it on December 21, 1999, against The Citadel. Brown averaged 12.5 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game for the week. He led the team with seven steals and added four assists.



Making it Count at the Line

USF is tied for 102nd in the country and fifth in the AAC in free-throw percentage, at 74.1 percent.



Stout Long-Range Defense

The Bulls have held opponents to 30.9 percent from 3-point range. USF is tied for 64th in the NCAA and third in the AAC in 3-point defense.



Getting Out in Transition

South Florida is 15th in the nation and third in the conference with 15.21 fastbreak points per game.



Strong Bench

The Bulls are 39th in the NCAA and third in the AAC, averaging 28.47 bench points per game. The USF bench has only been outscored five times this season. South Florida is holding opponents to 18.26 bench points per game.



Looking at the Bulls

Jayden Reid leads South Florida with 12.9 points per game. He paces the team in assists with 72 and in steals with 31. He has added one block for the season. Jamille Reynolds is second on the squad, averaging 11.6 points per game. He averages a team-best 7.3 rebounds per game. With 5.94 defensive rebounds per contest, he is tied for 52nd in the NCAA and second on the AAC. He has a team-high 23 blocks. His four double-doubles are tied for 99th in the nation and tied for fourth in the conference. He has 15 assists and six steals.



Kobe Knox rounds out the double-digit scorers with 10.4 points per contest. He has 27 assists, 13 steals, and five blocks. De’Ante Green is second on the team, averaging 4.7 rebounds per game. He averages 6.5 points per game with 12 blocks, 11 assists, and three steals. Brandon Stroud is third on the team, averaging 4.5 rebounds per game. He averages 8.1 points per game and is second on the team with 28 steals. He has 37 assists and one block. Kasen Jennings is second on the squad with 41 assists. He averages 7.8 points per contest with 12 steals. CJ Brown is second on the team with 13 blocks. He averages 7.0 points per game, with 34 assists and 25 steals.



History with East Carolina

The Bulls and Pirates will meet for the 30th time on Saturday. South Florida has won the last three meetings, including a 75-69 win inside the Yuengling Center earlier this season. This will be the 15th meeting in Greenville. USF is 7-7 in games at ECU.



Scouting the Pirates

The Pirates are 18th in the NCAA and second in the AAC with 13.85 offensive rebounds per game. They are tied for 28th in the country and fourth in the conference with 14.60 fastbreak points per contest. RJ Felton leads ECU, is tied for 64th in the nation, and is fourth in the league, averaging 18.2 points per game. He leads the team in rebounds with 6.9 boards per contest. He has 52 assists, 28 steals, and 13 blocks. C.J. Walker is second on the team in scoring with 16.9 points per game and second in rebounding with 6.8 per contest. He is second on the team with 14 blocks. He has 14 steals and 11 assists. Jordan Riley rounds out the double-digit scorers with 14.3 points per contest. He averages 5.7 rebounds per game. He has a team-high 45 steals. He has 34 assists and 13 blocks. Jashayne Woodward leads the squad with 18 blocks. Cam Hayes leads the team with 76 assists and averages 9.5 points per game.



Tale of the Tape



American Conference Standings

T1. Memphis – 15-4, 5-1

T1. North Texas – 14-4, 5-1

T1. UAB – 12-7, 5-1

T4. Temple – 12-7, 4-2

T4. Tulane – 10-9, 4-2

T6. Florida Atlantic – 10-9, 3-3

T6. South Florida – 10-9, 3-3

8. East Carolina – 11-9, 3-4

T9. Rice – 11-8, 2-4

T9. UTSA – 8-10, 2-4

T9. Tulsa – 8-11, 2-4

12. Wichita State – 11-8, 1-5

13. Charlotte – 8-12, 1-6

Just thought I'd check in on former Bulls across CFB with stats and some observations. Only looking at guys who were on the 2022 or 2023 teams. In no order except offense/defense

Offense:
Jimmy Horn, Colorado: 28 catches, 356 yards, 1 TD
Omarion Dollison, JMU- 18 catches, 385 yards, 4 TDs. 8th in nation in YPC
Holden Willis, MTSU- 33 catches, 491 yards, 2 TDs
Khafre Brown, Arkansas. 2 catches, 42 yards
Timmy McClain, Ark. State: 12-19, 138 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT, 16 carries, 18 yards. Probably the #1 example of why guys who aren't established shouldn't transfer
Gunnar Smith- Highland CC (UCF). I have no idea on earth why he wasted a year at UCF.
Gerry Bohanon, BYU- 3-3, 27 yards. Rooting for him in his eventual coaching career. Not sure why he picked BYU.
Jason Albritton, Arkansas. 4 games played
Jaren Mangham, Minnesota: 8 carries, 59 yards. Didn't realize he was still playing.
Javohn Thomas- Iowa Western CC. Maybe he can find Jaylen Pettus...
DeQuan Stanley- EKU- 24 catches, 365 yards, 5 TDs
Jackson Long, GT- out for season
Michel Dukes, Georgia State: 26 carries, 151 yards
Yusuf Terry- apparently UAB, no stats
Junior Uzebu- ?
Derrell Bailey- ETSU- not sure if playing
Josh Blanchard- Akron- RS in 2023 there, not sure if playing this year
Dustyn Hall- ECU- starter. Would be nice to have him.
Zach Perkins- Hampton- appears to be starting
Thomas Nance- Bethune Cookman- 13 catches, 102 yards. Left after 2021 but we played him this year.
Seth Jones- ?

Defense:
Tramel Logan, Louisville: 13 tackles, 5 TFL, 3 sacks
Eddie Kelly, Mizzou (GT): 10 tackles, 3 TFL
Ray Thornton, UAB: 18 tackles. Pretty sure he's the safety who crept up on the K Singleton TD
Chris Townsel, Kennesaw State- 3 tackles
Stantavious Smith, FAMU: 2 tackles
Brian Norris, FAMU: no stats
Clyde Pinder- FAMU: 3 tackles
James Ash- FAMU: 16 tackles, 1 TFL
Jameel Sanders, FAMU: 12 tackles
Lloyd Summerall, JMU: 10 tackles, 1 INT for TD
Kendall Dennis, UNC Pembroke (apparently)- no stats
Jayden Curry- Maine- 15 tackles, 1 TFL
Davon Hicks- GA Southern (Wazzu)- 15 tackles, 0.5 sack. No idea why he wasted a year at Wazzu.
Will Jones, ODU: 27 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT
Keeon Terrell ?
Jordan Blackmon ? (Gardner Webb)
AJ Hamilton ?
DeAunte Hunter ?
Nick Bags ? Remember kids, giving scholarships to guys who have to post practice tape from a bad program while begging for offers on Twitter is a very, very bad idea.

In NFL
Xavier Weaver (Colorado)- Cards- 1 target
Antonio Grier (Arkansas)- Bucs- 3 games, 1 tackle
Spencer Shrader (Notre Dame)- Colts- 3/3 XP

In CFL
Ajou Ajou (JUCO)- 20 catches, 307 yards, 2 TDs. I don't understand why CAG didn't bring him back.

Summary
I'm sure I missed some guys, but the biggest takeaways are that very, very few of our guys are doing well at a level higher than the AAC. It's basically only Horn, Logan, and Kelly (plus Weaver and Shrader last year). A bunch of our former recruits aren't even starters at the FCS level. The only guys that I think would make an impact on this team are those three, plus Hall and Mangham (a power back is always useful, as he proved while here). More than anything, this is a list of failed development- the vast majority of these guys had plenty of G5 level offers or better and ended up FCS players.

TAMPA, Fla. (January 21, 2025) – The University of South Florida men’s basketball team makes its first trip to North Carolina this week for a Wednesday, January 22, contest with Charlotte. The Bulls (10-8, 3-2) and the 49ers (7-12, 0-6) are scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip on ESPN+.



CJ Brown was named the American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week earlier this week. He recorded a career-high 16 points in USF’s win against Tulsa on Saturday. Brown averaged 12.5 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game for the week. He led the team with seven steals and added four assists.



CJ’s Stellar Statline

Against Tulsa, CJ Brown became the only USF player this century to record 15 or more points, four or more steals, and zero turnovers in a single game. Only four other AAC players have matched that statline this season. He is the first USF player to achieve that statline since B.B. Waldon did it on December 21, 1999, against The Citadel.



JR Makes History in 50th Game

Jayden Reid became the fourth player in USF history to record at least 170 assists, 100 rebounds, and 70 steals through their first 50 games. He joins Laquincy Rideau, Anthony Collins, and Reggie Kohn.



Kicking it with Kobe

Kobe Knox has shot at least 50.0 percent from the field (min. four attempts) in his last seven games. He is looking to become the first USF player to do so in at least eight straight games since Kentrell Gransberry had a 10-game run during the 2006-07 season.



Reynolds’ Block Party

Jamille Reynolds already has three games in conference play this season with at least three blocks. The last USF player to have that many such games in a campaign was Ruben Guerrero in 2017-17 (also three).



56 in the Second Half

USF scored 56 points in the second half against UAB on Wednesday. It was the highest second-half scoring total for the Bulls in a game since January 23, 2010, against Providence (also 56).



Strong Start to AAC Play

The Bulls are 3-2 or better through five conference games for the second straight season (4-1 to start 2023-24). The last time they had back-to-back campaigns with such starts in conference play was 2000-01 (4-1) and 2001-02 (3-2).



Making it Count at the Line

USF is tied for 92nd in the country and fifth in the AAC in free-throw percentage, at 74.3 percent.



Stout Long-Range Defense

The Bulls have held opponents to 31.0 percent from 3-point range. USF is tied for 72nd in the NCAA and third in the AAC in 3-point defense.



Getting Out in Transition

South Florida is 13th in the nation and third in the conference with 15.61 fastbreak points per game.



Strong Bench

The Bulls are 39th in the NCAA and third in the AAC, averaging 28.72 bench points per game. The USF bench has only been outscored five times this season. South Florida is holding opponents to 19.11 bench points per game.



Looking at the Bulls

Jayden Reid averages 12.9 points per game to lead the Bulls. He has a team-high 70 assists and a team-best 21 steals. He has added one block. Jamille Reynolds is second on the team, averaging 11.7 points per game. He paces the squad with 7.4 rebounds per contest. His 6.0 defensive rebounds per game are tied for 49th in the NCAA and are second in the AAC. His four double-doubles are tied for 92nd in the country and fourth in the conference. He has a team-best 23 blocks. He has dished out 15 assists and has five steals.



Kobe Knox averages 10.9 points per game and 2.8 rebounds per contest. He has 25 assists, 13 steals, and five blocks. De’Ante Green is second on the squad with 4.7 rebounds per game. He averages 6.6 points per contest with 11 assists, 10 blocks, and three steals. Brandon Stroud is third on the team, with 4.4 rebounds per game. He averages 8.0 points per game. He is tied for second on the squad with 26 steals. Kasen Jennings is second on the team with 39 assists. He averages 8.2 points per contest with 12 steals. CJ Brown is second on the team with 12 blocks. He averages 6.9 points per game. He has 34 assists and 23 steals.



History with Charlotte

South Florida and Charlotte will meet for the 57th time on Wednesday. The Bulls hold the series lead, 31-25. USF is riding a four-game winning streak against CLT, including two matchups last season. South Florida is 12-13 on the road against Charlotte.



Scouting the 49ers

As a team, Charlotte is tied for 16th in the NCAA and third in the AAC with 18.0 made free throws per game. Nik Graves leads the team with 16.3 points per game. He is 15th in the country and second in the conference with 136 made free throws. He leads the team with 55 assists and has a team-best 19 steals. He has five blocks. Giancarlo Rosado is second on the squad, averaging 11.8 points per contest. He leads the team with 6.1 rebounds per game. He is second on the team with 55 assists. Robert Braswell IV averages 11.3 points per contest and leads the team with 14 blocks. Jaehshon Thomas rounds out the double-digit scorers with 10.5 per game.



Tale of the Tape



American Conference Standings

T1. Memphis – 14-4, 4-1

T1. North Texas – 13-4, 4-1

T1. Temple – 12-6, 4-1

T1. UAB – 11-7, 4-1

5. Tulane – 10-9, 4-2

6. South Florida – 10-8, 3-2

7. Florida Atlantic – 10-9, 3-3

T8. UTSA – 8-9, 2-3

T8. Tulsa – 8-10, 2-3

T10. Rice – 11-8, 2-4

T10. East Carolina – 10-9, 2-4

12. Wichita State – 11-7, 1-4

13. Charlotte – 7-12, 0-6

officially as of 4pm this afternoon. I've been tied up for the last three hours so just caught a break to post it. Entered as a grad transfer.

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I haven’t seen anything regarding this but maybe I just missed it. What is known about Jaylen Wharton’s status? Is he going to be ready to play at all this season or has he definitely been tagged as redshirting this year? Also I haven’t seen Corey Walker in a while. What’s the scuttlebutt?

Also, unrelated but haven’t seen anyone post anything about this and I’m surprised a stand alone clip of this hasn’t been posted by ESPN. But what about the shot by CJ Brown where he was preparing for a monster tomahawk dunk but when a Tulane player moved to contest it, CJ pulled it down and laid it off the glass ala MJ! What an athlete!!

IRVING, Texas (January 20, 2025) – The American Athletic Conference announced its weekly honors for men’s basketball Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week on Monday. After a phenomenal week on the court, CJ Brown was named the Freshman of the Week.



Brown put together a career statline against Tulsa. He became the only USF player this century to record 15 or more points, four or more steals, and zero turnovers in a single game. Only four other AAC players have matched that statline this season. He is the first USF player to achieve that statline since B.B. Waldon did it on December 21, 1999, against The Citadel. Brown averaged 12.5 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game for the week. He led the team with seven steals and added four assists.



Next Up

South Florida makes a trip to North Carolina for a matchup with Charlotte on Wednesday, January 22. The Bulls and 49ers are scheduled for a 7 p.m. jump on ESPN+.

TAMPA, Fla. (January 15, 2025) – On Wednesday, the University of South Florida men’s basketball team cut a 20-point deficit at the half to six points in the second half against UAB. The comeback effort could not erase the first-half lead by UAB as USF fell 92-83.



The Bulls are now 9-8 overall and 2-2 in American Athletic Conference play. The Blazers improved to 11-7 overall and 4-1 in AAC games.



For the Bulls, it was a tale of two halves. In the first half, USF committed six turnovers and scored 27 points, the fewest points in a half this season. In the second half, there were zero turnovers, and the Bulls scored the most points in a single half, 56.



Jayden Reid finished with a career-high 26 points. It was his third game with at least 20 points this season. He tied for a team-high four assists with one steal and one rebound. He shot 50.0 percent from 3-point range and was a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. Jamille Reynolds and Jimmie Williams each finished with 13 points. Kobe Knox and Reynolds tied for a team-high five rebounds. CJ Brown finished the game tied for a team-high four assists and tied for a game-high with three steals. De’Ante Green posted a game-high two blocks.



The game started as a back-and-forth battle, with the Bulls outscoring the Blazers 10-4 in the paint in the first nine minutes. UAB held a 14-12 advantage as both squads were shooting at least 50.0 percent from the field. The Blazers scored eight unanswered points before Williams ended it with a 3-pointer. With 7:16 left in the first stanza, UAB held a 25-17 lead.



At the break, the Blazers extended their lead to 20 points, 47-27. It was UAB’s largest lead of the game. The Blazers shot 60.0 percent from the field and 75.0 percent from 3-point range. The Bulls shot 46.4 percent from the field but only 9.1 percent from 3-point range in the opening stanza.



The Bulls started the second half strong with a 13-7 run that cut the deficit to 14, 54-40, at the first media timeout. Reid knocked down two 3-pointers, while Brown added four points. After UAB extended its lead to 65-49, USF went on a 12-6 run. Reid and Williams both knocked down a 3-pointer as South Florida cut the deficit to 10, 71-61.



The Blazers extended the lead back to 14 points, 80-66, with just under four minutes left in regulation. The Bulls were resilient and continued to fight. After a huge and-one play by Brown, South Florida cut the deficit to six, 84-78. UAB closed the game by making all eight free-throw attempts on the way to a 92-83 win.



Christian Coleman led all scorers with 21 points. He brought down a game-high nine rebounds. Tony Toney finished with 18 points, while Efrem Johnson went for 14. Yaxel Lendenborg, Alejandro Vasquez, and Tyren Moore all tallied 11 points each. Lendenborg dished out a game-high six assists and tied for a game-high with three steals.



The Bulls had the advantage in points off turnovers (10-8), points in the paint (40-32), second-chance points (10-9), and bench points (28-24). UAB entered the game leading the country, averaging 19.12 fastbreak points, and USF held them to just 13 fastbreak points.



Notables

· South Florida scored 56 points in the second half, the most in a half this season.

· Jayden Reid recorded a career-high 26 points. It was his third game with at least 20 points this season.

· Jamille Reynolds finished with 13 points. It was his 11th game in double figures.

· Jimmie Williams tallied his fifth game in double digits with 13 points.



Up Next

The Bulls remain home on Saturday, January 18, as the Golden Hurricane makes the trip to Tampa. South Florida and Tulsa are scheduled for a 3 p.m. tip on ESPN+. The USF women play at 6 p.m., and fans who attend the men’s game can redeem a free ticket to the women’s game.

The Bulls are 14-0 at home when Kobe Knox scores in double figures.



TAMPA, Fla. (January 18, 2025) – The University of South Florida men’s basketball team utilized a 19-2 run at the end of the game to complete the comeback against Tulsa on Saturday in the Yuengling Center. CJ Brown recorded a career-high in points as four USF players finished in double figures in the 63-56 victory.



With 5:05 left in the game, the Golden Hurricane held a 10-point lead, 54-44. Back-to-back layups cut the deficit to six. Jayden Reid and Brown accounted for three free throws and closed the gap to three points. Brandon Stroud drove into the paint and utilized a running floater, making it a one-point game.



The Bulls collected a defensive rebound and pushed the ball up the court. After a contested layup was missed, Kobe Knox was there for the putback layup. Knox gave USF its first lead since 8:27 in the first half. On the next defensive possession, Brown intercepted a pass and took it the length of the court for a layup. He was fouled on the play and converted the and-1. The Bulls held a 58-54 lead with 59.9 seconds left on the clock.



Knox delivered the dagger with a 3-pointer that put USF up 61-56 with 25 seconds left to play. On the next defensive possession, Stroud picked the pocket of a Golden Hurricane player. The ball landed in the hands of Brown, who dribbled it down the court and put the exclamation point on the game with an emphatic slam dunk.



The Bulls improved to 10-8 overall and 3-2 in American Athletic Conference play. The Golden Hurricane fell to 8-10 and 2-3 conference games.



The game started as a back-and-forth battle. The Bulls scored seven unanswered points and took a 13-7 lead with 11:35 left in the first half. De’Ante Green accounted for five points during the USF run, while Kobe Knox recorded a highlight dunk in transition.



The Bulls continued to pressure the Golden Hurricane. Jimmie Williams recorded a steal that led to a Knox alley-oop. South Florida extended its lead to 22-13 with under eight minutes left until the break.



Tulsa turned the tables late in the first half and held South Florida without a field goal for the final 4:20 of play. The Golden Hurricane utilized a 13-1 run and took a 30-25 lead into the break. The Golden Hurricane shot 42.3 percent from the field, while the Bulls shot 32.3 percent in the first half.



The second half started like the game started, physical and a battle. Brown scored six of the team’s points. Midway through the second stanza, Tulsa held a 39-35 lead. The Bulls were held without a field goal for five minutes until Brown knocked down a jumper with 5:12 left in regulation.



Brown led all scorers with a career-high 16 points, including six of the final 19 points for the Bulls. He added five rebounds and a game-high four steals. Knox finished with 12 points, one assist, and one rebound. Green chipped in with 11 points and brought down a game-high eight rebounds. He added an assist and a block. Reid finished with 11 points, five rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Jamille Reynolds and Stroud both finished with seven rebounds. Reynolds blocked a game-high three shots.



The Bulls finished the game with more points off turnovers (20-8), points in the paint (34-30), second-chance points (13-7), fastbreak points (18-10), and bench points (29-12). The South Florida defense held Dwon Odom to nine points. Odom came into the game averaging 13.4 points. The Bulls were strong on the glass and outrebounded the Golden Hurricane 46-39. The 46 rebounds are the second-most this season.



Justin Amadi led the Golden Hurricane with 14 points and seven rebounds. Keaston Willis added a 12-point performance. Odom dished out a game-high 10 assists.



Notables

· South Florida improved to 14-0 at home when Kobe Knox scorers in double figures.

· CJ Brown led all scorers with a career-high 16 points, including six of the final 19 points for the Bulls. It was his fourth game in double figures.

· Kobe Knox finished with 12 points, his 10th game in double figures.

· De’Ante Green recorded his fifth game in double figures with 11 points.

· Jayden Reid notched his 11th game in double digits with 11 points.



Up Next

USF hits the road for a midweek matchup in North Carolina. South Florida and Charlotte are scheduled for a 7 p.m. jump on ESPN+ on Wednesday, January 22.

tip in about 50 minutes from Tampa

OFFENSE

QBs (0/1)
Bowe Bentley (Celina, TX)
Stephen Cannon (Benedictine School- Savannah, GA)
Carter Emanuel (Edgewater- Orlando, FL)
Derek Zammit (De Paul Catholic- Wayne, NJ)

RBs (1/2)
Demetrius Dowdy (Winder Barrow- Winder, GA)
C.J. Givers (Fellowship Christian- Roswell, GA)
Christian Lawrence (Thomas County Central- Thomasville, GA)
Arthur Lewis IV (Bartram Trail- Jacksonville, FL)
Zamarucs Lindley (Douglas County- Douglas, GA)
Dylan McCoy (Buford, GA)
Li'Darious Pryor (Evans- Orlando, FL)
Jayzon Thompson (Bearden- Knoxville, TN)
Qwantavious Wiggins (Langston Hughes- Fairburn, GA) COMMITTED TO USF 10/24/24
Breyon Williams (St. John's College- Washington, DC)
Kaleb Woods (Newberry, FL)

WRs (0/3)
Nathan Agyemang (Kell- Marietta, GA)
Darnell Collins (Rome, GA)
Jowell Combay (Kell- Marietta, GA)
Kentrell Davis (Parker- Birmingham, AL)
Dallas Dickerson (North Oconee- Bogart, GA)
Josiah Dozier (Moody, AL)
Jaydon Dunbar (Thomas County Central- Thomasville, GA)
Bubba Frazier (Benedictine School- Savannah, GA)
Calerbe Hermane (Western- Davie, FL)
Gabriel Legrand (Lake Wales, FL)
Brady Marchese (Cartersville, GA)
Demetrice McCray (First Academy- Orlando, FL)
Jaeden McMillian (Holy Trinity- Melbourne, FL)
Julius Miles (Freeport, FL) also could be TE
Danny Odem (First Academy- Orlando, FL) decommitted from UNC
Jaborree Riggins (Monarch- Coconut Creek, FL)
Jayvian Tanelus (Lely- Naples, FL)
King Walker (Miami Central- Miami, FL)
Christian Ward (Walton- Marietta, GA)
Dylan Wester (Booker- Sarasota, FL)
Brian Williams Jr. (Lake Wales, FL)
Somourian Wingo (St. Augustine, FL) TOP 10
Khalid Worthy Jr. (HIES- Sandy Springs, GA)

TEs (0/2)
Kekua Aumua (IMG Academy- Bradenton, FL)
Davis Brown (Rolesville, NC)
Preston Fryzel (Central Catholic- Toledo, OH)
Derron Gray Jr. (Africentric- Columbus, OH)
Dylan Harris (Vanguard- Ocala, FL)
Luke Hutchinson (Montgomery Bell Academy- Nashville, TN)
Bryton Niu (Lehi, UT)
Hunter Ratkevich (Western- Davie, FL)
Paolo Seltenreich (Burbank, CA)
Wyatt Villareal (Celina, TX)

Tulsa is one of the worst teams USF will play all season (NET Ranking of 303) and expect Fletcher to have his team focused coming out of the gate after being blow out on their home floor against UAB. While Tulsa has won their last 2 they are 5-10 ATS this season while USF has covered 4 of their last 5.

Pick: USF -5 (1st Half)

they are just out athleting us to death.