TAMPA, Fla. (February 2, 2024) – The University of South Florida men's basketball team stays on the road for an American Athletic Conference matchup with North Texas on Saturday. The Bulls (14-5, 7-1 AAC) and the Mean Green (12-8, 5-3 AAC) are slated for a 6 p.m. ET tip on ESPN+.
The Bulls extended their winning streak to six conference games, which ties the longest in program history. The last time USF won six conference games in a row was the 1991-92 season as a member of the Metro Conference. South Florida started the season 14-5 for just the fifth time in program history. It is the first time since the 1990-91 campaign. The 7-1 start to conference play is the best in program history.
Pryor on Fire
Earlier this week, Kasean Pryor was named to the AAC Honor Roll based on his performances against Temple and UTSA. For the week, he led the team with 16.0 points per game. He shot over 60 percent from the field (61.1%), from 3-point range (60.0%), and the free-throw line (1.000) across two games. He recorded a double-double in USF's road win at Temple with 20 points and 10 rebounds. He added a steal. He finished with 12 points in the USF win against UTSA. For the season, he leads the team with 7.1 rebounds per contest. His 5.83 defensive rebounds per game are 80th in the NCAA and fifth in the AAC. He is third on the squad averaging 12.7 points per game. He has a team-best 17 blocks. He is tied for the team lead with 23 steals. He has added 28 assists. He is shooting 82.8 percent from the free-throw line, which is tied for 150th in the country and fifth in the conference.
'Sel'ing Point
Selton Miguel is 180th in the country with 2.21 3-pointers per game, which is seventh in the conference. He is tied for the team lead with 14.5 points per contest. He is fourth on the squad with 3.6 boards per game. He is third on the squad with 22 steals and is tied for second on the team with 43 assists. He has added six blocks.
Bulls at a Glance
Chris Youngblood is tied for the team lead with 14.5 points per game. He is averaging 2.5 rebounds per game to go along with 43 assists, 12 steals, and 11 blocks. He is shooting 82.5 percent from the free-throw line, which is tied for 160th in the country and is seventh in the AAC. Jayden Reid leads the team with 70 assists. He is tied for 183rd in the NCAA with 3.7 assists per game and is eighth in the AAC. He has an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.50, which is tied for 67th in the country, fourth in the conference, and seventh among NCAA freshmen. He is tied for the team lead with 23 steals. He averages 2.7 rebounds per game to go along with 6.9 points per contest. Kobe Knox is second on the team with 13 blocks. He averages 8.6 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Strong Bench
South Florida's bench is 33rd in the NCAA and second in the conference averaging 27.68 points per contest. The USF bench has outscored its opponent's bench 526-368. Opposing benches are averaging just 19.37 points per game.
Cashing in on Free Opportunities
The Bulls are tied for 52nd in the NCAA and sixth in the conference with 16.1 made free throws per game. USF is tied for 66th in the country with 21.9 free-throw attempts per game, which is fifth in the AAC.
Fast and Furious
The Bulls have been playing stout defense and are tied for 51st in the NCAA with a turnover margin of 2.6, which is second in the conference. South Florida is 81st in the country with 13.53 forced turnovers per contest, which is fourth in the AAC. USF has used the turnovers to lead to fastbreak opportunities. The Bulls are 85th in the nation with 12.16 fastbreak points per game, which is seventh in the conference.
Last Time Out
South Florida extended its winning streak to six games, which tied the best winning streak in conference games for USF. Youngblood finished with a game-high 20 points to go along with a game-high six assists and one rebound. Miguel posted a 14-point performance with three rebounds and one steal. Pryor recorded his fifth double-double with 14 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. He added two blocks, two assists, and one steal. The Bulls extended their winning streak to six conference games, which ties the longest in program history. The last time USF won six conference games in a row was the 1991-92 season as a member of the Metro Conference. South Florida started the season 14-5 for just the fifth time in program history. It is the first time since the 1990-91 campaign. The 7-1 start to conference play is the best in program history.
History with North Texas
South Florida and North Texas will meet for the first time on Saturday.
Scouting the Mean Green
North Texas is fourth in the NCAA in scoring defense and is holding opponents to 60.2 points per game. The Mean Green defense is holding opponents to 39.3 percent from the field, which is tied for 12th in the country and second in the AAC. Opponents are shooting 30.3 percent from behind the 3-point line, which is tied for 37th in the country and third. Jason Edwards leads the team with 17.6 points per game, which is tied for 97th in the country and fourth in the conference. He averages 2.1 rebounds per game with 25 assists, 17 steals, and three blocks. Aaron Scott is second on the team averaging 12.0 points per game. He has a team-best 23 steals and a team-high 31 blocks. His 31 blocks are tied for 83rd in the NCAA and sixth in the AAC. He has dished out 26 assists. Rubin Jones rounds out the double-digit scorers with 11.7 a contest. He leads the team with 53 assists to go along with 3.0 rebounds per contest, 19 steals, and three blocks. Robert Allen paces the squad with 7.9 boards a game. His 3.45 offensive rebounds per game are 19th in the NCAA and second in the AAC. He averages 6.2 points per game with 23 assists, 17 steals, and 13 blocks.
Tale of the Tape
American Athletic Conference Standings (as of January 31)
1. Florida Atlantic – 17-4, 7-1
2. South Florida – 14-5, 7-1
3. Charlotte – 13-7, 7-1
4. UAB – 14-7, 6-2
5. North Texas – 12-8. 5-3
6. SMU – 13-7, 4-3
7. Memphis – 15-6, 4-4
8. ECU – 11-11, 4-5
9. Tulane – 12-8, 3-5
10. Tulsa – 12-8, 3-5
11. Rice – 8-13, 2-6
12. UTSA – 8-13, 2-6
13. Wichita State – 9-12, 1-7
14. Temple – 8-13, 1-7
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About USF Men's Basketball
The South Florida men's basketball team is led by Amir Abdur-Rahim, who was named the 11th head coach in program history on March 29, 2023. Abdur-Rahim was named the 2023 Mid-Major Coach of the Year (Hugh Durham Award) after leading Kennesaw State to its first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament berth in 2022-23. Abdur-Rahim's Kennesaw State team set an NCAA record as the fastest team to ever reach the NCAA Tournament after a one-win campaign, accomplishing the feat in a span of just three seasons. He was also named the 2022-23 NABC District 3 and ASUN Coach of the Year after leading Kennesaw State to both the regular season and tournament titles, and a school-record 26 wins.
USF has retired three numbers in its history: Chucky Atkins (12), Charlie Bradley (30), and Radenko Dobras (31). The Bulls have earned three NCAA tournament bids, appeared in the NIT eight times, and won the 2019 College Basketball Invitational.
For tickets, contact the USF Ticket Office at 1-800-Go-Bulls or by going online to USFBullsTix.com.
USF at UNT preview
The Bulls extended their winning streak to six conference games, which ties the longest in program history. The last time USF won six conference games in a row was the 1991-92 season as a member of the Metro Conference. South Florida started the season 14-5 for just the fifth time in program history. It is the first time since the 1990-91 campaign. The 7-1 start to conference play is the best in program history.
Pryor on Fire
Earlier this week, Kasean Pryor was named to the AAC Honor Roll based on his performances against Temple and UTSA. For the week, he led the team with 16.0 points per game. He shot over 60 percent from the field (61.1%), from 3-point range (60.0%), and the free-throw line (1.000) across two games. He recorded a double-double in USF's road win at Temple with 20 points and 10 rebounds. He added a steal. He finished with 12 points in the USF win against UTSA. For the season, he leads the team with 7.1 rebounds per contest. His 5.83 defensive rebounds per game are 80th in the NCAA and fifth in the AAC. He is third on the squad averaging 12.7 points per game. He has a team-best 17 blocks. He is tied for the team lead with 23 steals. He has added 28 assists. He is shooting 82.8 percent from the free-throw line, which is tied for 150th in the country and fifth in the conference.
'Sel'ing Point
Selton Miguel is 180th in the country with 2.21 3-pointers per game, which is seventh in the conference. He is tied for the team lead with 14.5 points per contest. He is fourth on the squad with 3.6 boards per game. He is third on the squad with 22 steals and is tied for second on the team with 43 assists. He has added six blocks.
Bulls at a Glance
Chris Youngblood is tied for the team lead with 14.5 points per game. He is averaging 2.5 rebounds per game to go along with 43 assists, 12 steals, and 11 blocks. He is shooting 82.5 percent from the free-throw line, which is tied for 160th in the country and is seventh in the AAC. Jayden Reid leads the team with 70 assists. He is tied for 183rd in the NCAA with 3.7 assists per game and is eighth in the AAC. He has an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.50, which is tied for 67th in the country, fourth in the conference, and seventh among NCAA freshmen. He is tied for the team lead with 23 steals. He averages 2.7 rebounds per game to go along with 6.9 points per contest. Kobe Knox is second on the team with 13 blocks. He averages 8.6 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Strong Bench
South Florida's bench is 33rd in the NCAA and second in the conference averaging 27.68 points per contest. The USF bench has outscored its opponent's bench 526-368. Opposing benches are averaging just 19.37 points per game.
Cashing in on Free Opportunities
The Bulls are tied for 52nd in the NCAA and sixth in the conference with 16.1 made free throws per game. USF is tied for 66th in the country with 21.9 free-throw attempts per game, which is fifth in the AAC.
Fast and Furious
The Bulls have been playing stout defense and are tied for 51st in the NCAA with a turnover margin of 2.6, which is second in the conference. South Florida is 81st in the country with 13.53 forced turnovers per contest, which is fourth in the AAC. USF has used the turnovers to lead to fastbreak opportunities. The Bulls are 85th in the nation with 12.16 fastbreak points per game, which is seventh in the conference.
Last Time Out
South Florida extended its winning streak to six games, which tied the best winning streak in conference games for USF. Youngblood finished with a game-high 20 points to go along with a game-high six assists and one rebound. Miguel posted a 14-point performance with three rebounds and one steal. Pryor recorded his fifth double-double with 14 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. He added two blocks, two assists, and one steal. The Bulls extended their winning streak to six conference games, which ties the longest in program history. The last time USF won six conference games in a row was the 1991-92 season as a member of the Metro Conference. South Florida started the season 14-5 for just the fifth time in program history. It is the first time since the 1990-91 campaign. The 7-1 start to conference play is the best in program history.
History with North Texas
South Florida and North Texas will meet for the first time on Saturday.
Scouting the Mean Green
North Texas is fourth in the NCAA in scoring defense and is holding opponents to 60.2 points per game. The Mean Green defense is holding opponents to 39.3 percent from the field, which is tied for 12th in the country and second in the AAC. Opponents are shooting 30.3 percent from behind the 3-point line, which is tied for 37th in the country and third. Jason Edwards leads the team with 17.6 points per game, which is tied for 97th in the country and fourth in the conference. He averages 2.1 rebounds per game with 25 assists, 17 steals, and three blocks. Aaron Scott is second on the team averaging 12.0 points per game. He has a team-best 23 steals and a team-high 31 blocks. His 31 blocks are tied for 83rd in the NCAA and sixth in the AAC. He has dished out 26 assists. Rubin Jones rounds out the double-digit scorers with 11.7 a contest. He leads the team with 53 assists to go along with 3.0 rebounds per contest, 19 steals, and three blocks. Robert Allen paces the squad with 7.9 boards a game. His 3.45 offensive rebounds per game are 19th in the NCAA and second in the AAC. He averages 6.2 points per game with 23 assists, 17 steals, and 13 blocks.
Tale of the Tape
| USF | Category | UNT |
| 76.4 | POINTS PER GAME | 67.9 |
| 69.8 | OPP. POINTS PER GAME | 60.3 |
| .438 | FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .431 |
| .424 | OPP. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .393 |
| .351 | 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .359 |
| .316 | OPP. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .303 |
| .734 | FREE THROW PERCENTAGE | .731 |
| 36.4 | REBOUNDS PER GAME | 36.5 |
| -0.6 | REBOUNDING MARGIN | 4.3 |
| 15.0 | ASSISTS PER GAME | 10.7 |
| 10.9 | TURNOVERS PER GAME | 11.8 |
| 2.6 | TURNOVER MARGIN | 0.9 |
| 7.0 | STEALS PER GAME | 6.8 |
| 3.3 | BLOCKS PER GAME | 3.1 |
American Athletic Conference Standings (as of January 31)
1. Florida Atlantic – 17-4, 7-1
2. South Florida – 14-5, 7-1
3. Charlotte – 13-7, 7-1
4. UAB – 14-7, 6-2
5. North Texas – 12-8. 5-3
6. SMU – 13-7, 4-3
7. Memphis – 15-6, 4-4
8. ECU – 11-11, 4-5
9. Tulane – 12-8, 3-5
10. Tulsa – 12-8, 3-5
11. Rice – 8-13, 2-6
12. UTSA – 8-13, 2-6
13. Wichita State – 9-12, 1-7
14. Temple – 8-13, 1-7
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To stay up-to-date on the latest USF men's basketball news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
About USF Men's Basketball
The South Florida men's basketball team is led by Amir Abdur-Rahim, who was named the 11th head coach in program history on March 29, 2023. Abdur-Rahim was named the 2023 Mid-Major Coach of the Year (Hugh Durham Award) after leading Kennesaw State to its first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament berth in 2022-23. Abdur-Rahim's Kennesaw State team set an NCAA record as the fastest team to ever reach the NCAA Tournament after a one-win campaign, accomplishing the feat in a span of just three seasons. He was also named the 2022-23 NABC District 3 and ASUN Coach of the Year after leading Kennesaw State to both the regular season and tournament titles, and a school-record 26 wins.
USF has retired three numbers in its history: Chucky Atkins (12), Charlie Bradley (30), and Radenko Dobras (31). The Bulls have earned three NCAA tournament bids, appeared in the NIT eight times, and won the 2019 College Basketball Invitational.
For tickets, contact the USF Ticket Office at 1-800-Go-Bulls or by going online to USFBullsTix.com.
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