TAMPA, Fla. (February 5, 2025) – The University of South Florida men’s basketball team welcomes Temple to the Yuengling Center on Thursday, February 6. The Bulls (11-11, 4-5) and the Owls (14-8. 6-3) are set to battle on ESPN2 with a 7 p.m. tip. During the game, the American Athletic Conference will honor the legacy of Amir Abdur-Rahim.
The South Florida versus Temple game has a special backdrop. The late Amir Abdur-Rahim will be named the Honorary 2024-25 American Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year by Commissioner Tim Pernetti, who will be joined by Coach Abdur-Rahim’s family, USF President Rhea Law, and Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly for the recognition. The American will donate $15,000, Abdur-Rahim’s contracted bonus for achieving the Coach of the Year honor, to the Future Foundation, a cause close to the Abdur-Rahim family’s hearts. Additionally, the American has established the Amir Abdur-Rahim Sportsmanship Award for the men’s basketball player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, fair play, and leadership. All recognitions will happen at the under-eight media timeout of the first half.
Fans are encouraged to wear white to participate in the White Out game. The lower-level and select sections of the 200 level will have Love Wins T-shirts for the fans in those seats.
Milly Being Milly
Against FAU, Jamille Reynolds had 15 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and zero turnovers off the bench. No other AAC player has ever reached all those marks in a single game off the bench, nor has any other USF player done that in the last 25 years.
CJ’s Stellar Month
In January 2025, CJ Brown became the first USF player to record at least 15 assists, 15 steals, and a 50.0 field-goal percentage in a calendar month since Dominique Jones in December 2007. He was one of three DI freshmen to reach those marks last month, along with Bradley’s JaQuan Johnson and USC Upstate’s Mister Dean.
JR’s Cooking
Jayden Reid is one of two AAC players averaging at least 14.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game at home this season, along with UTSA’s Primo Spears. No USF player this century has finished a campaign, averaging those marks at home.
Eight Players with 130 Points
The Bulls have eight players with at least 130 points and a 70.0 free-throw percentage, the most in Division I and the most by any AAC team in a single campaign.
Controlling Possession
South Florida has recorded fewer than 10 turnovers in four straight games. That is tied for the Bulls’ longest streak with single-digit turnovers this century, along with runs in January 2013 and January-February 2010.
Getting Out in Transition
South Florida is tied for 16th in the nation and is third in the conference with 14.86 fastbreak points per game.
Strong Bench
The Bulls are 47th in the NCAA and third in the AAC, averaging 27.41 bench points per game. The USF bench has only been outscored six times this season. South Florida is holding opponents to 19.09 bench points per game.
Stout Long-Range Defense
The Bulls have held opponents to 31.2 percent from 3-point range. USF is tied for 97th in the NCAA and fourth in the AAC in 3-point defense.
Looking at the Bulls
Jayden Reid averages a team-best 12.4 points per game. He paces the squad with 81 assists and steals with 35. He has one block. Jamille Reynolds leads the squad with 7.4 rebounds per contest. His 5.79 defensive rebounds are 66th in the NCAA and second in the AAC. He is tied for 87th in the country and is fifth in the conference with five double-doubles. He leads the team with 25 blocked shots. He has 15 assists and eight steals. Kobe Knox closes out the double-digit scorers with 10.8 points per contest. He has 32 assists, 19 steals, and five blocks.
Brandon Stroud is second on the team, averaging 4.6 rebounds per game. He is second on the team with 31 steals. He averages 7.8 points per game with 41 assists and one block. De’Ante Green is third on the team, averaging 4.5 rebounds per contest. He averages 6.4 points per game with 15 assists, 12 blocks, and three steals. CJ Brown is second on the team with 15 blocked shots. He averages 7.3 points per game with 40 assists and 29 steals. Kasen Jennings is second on the team with 45 assists. He is second on the squad, averaging 8.1 points per game with 14 steals and one block.
History with Temple
South Florida and Temple will meet for the 24th time on Thursday. The Owls lead the series 15-8. The Bulls have won the last two meetings, with the most recent, 75-69, in Philadelphia on January 24, 2024. USF is 2-8 at home against Temple.
Scouting the Owls
Temple is fifth in the NCAA and leads the AAC, averaging 19.5 made free throws per game. The Owls are eighth in the country and first in the conference, averaging 26.6 free throw attempts per contest. Jamal Mashburn Jr. leads Temple in scoring. He is second in the NCAA and leads the conference with 22.1 points per game. He leads the team with 45 assists. He has 15 blocks on the year. Zion Stanford is second on the squad, averaging 11.7 points per contest. He has 39 assists, 14 steals, and 14 blocks. Steve Settle III averages 11.2 points a game. He has a team-high 6.1 rebounds per game. He paces the team with 22 blocks. He has 41 assists and 20 steals. Quante Berry rounds out the double-digit scorers with 11.0 points per contest. He averages 4.6 rebounds per game with 44 assists, a team-high 28 steals, and 17 blocks.
Tale of the Tape
American Conference Standings
1. Memphis – 18-4, 8-1
2. UAB – 15-8, 8-2
3. North Texas – 16-6, 7-3
T4. Temple – 14-8, 6-3
T4. Tulane – 12-10, 6-3
6. Florida Atlantic – 12-10, 5-4
T7. East Carolina – 12-10, 4-5
T7. South Florida – 11-11, 4-5
T7. UTSA – 10-11, 4-5
10. Tulsa – 9-13, 3-6
11. Rice – 11-11, 2-7
12. Wichita State – 11-10, 1-7
13. Charlotte – 8-14, 1-8
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The South Florida versus Temple game has a special backdrop. The late Amir Abdur-Rahim will be named the Honorary 2024-25 American Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year by Commissioner Tim Pernetti, who will be joined by Coach Abdur-Rahim’s family, USF President Rhea Law, and Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly for the recognition. The American will donate $15,000, Abdur-Rahim’s contracted bonus for achieving the Coach of the Year honor, to the Future Foundation, a cause close to the Abdur-Rahim family’s hearts. Additionally, the American has established the Amir Abdur-Rahim Sportsmanship Award for the men’s basketball player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, fair play, and leadership. All recognitions will happen at the under-eight media timeout of the first half.
Fans are encouraged to wear white to participate in the White Out game. The lower-level and select sections of the 200 level will have Love Wins T-shirts for the fans in those seats.
Milly Being Milly
Against FAU, Jamille Reynolds had 15 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and zero turnovers off the bench. No other AAC player has ever reached all those marks in a single game off the bench, nor has any other USF player done that in the last 25 years.
CJ’s Stellar Month
In January 2025, CJ Brown became the first USF player to record at least 15 assists, 15 steals, and a 50.0 field-goal percentage in a calendar month since Dominique Jones in December 2007. He was one of three DI freshmen to reach those marks last month, along with Bradley’s JaQuan Johnson and USC Upstate’s Mister Dean.
JR’s Cooking
Jayden Reid is one of two AAC players averaging at least 14.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game at home this season, along with UTSA’s Primo Spears. No USF player this century has finished a campaign, averaging those marks at home.
Eight Players with 130 Points
The Bulls have eight players with at least 130 points and a 70.0 free-throw percentage, the most in Division I and the most by any AAC team in a single campaign.
Controlling Possession
South Florida has recorded fewer than 10 turnovers in four straight games. That is tied for the Bulls’ longest streak with single-digit turnovers this century, along with runs in January 2013 and January-February 2010.
Getting Out in Transition
South Florida is tied for 16th in the nation and is third in the conference with 14.86 fastbreak points per game.
Strong Bench
The Bulls are 47th in the NCAA and third in the AAC, averaging 27.41 bench points per game. The USF bench has only been outscored six times this season. South Florida is holding opponents to 19.09 bench points per game.
Stout Long-Range Defense
The Bulls have held opponents to 31.2 percent from 3-point range. USF is tied for 97th in the NCAA and fourth in the AAC in 3-point defense.
Looking at the Bulls
Jayden Reid averages a team-best 12.4 points per game. He paces the squad with 81 assists and steals with 35. He has one block. Jamille Reynolds leads the squad with 7.4 rebounds per contest. His 5.79 defensive rebounds are 66th in the NCAA and second in the AAC. He is tied for 87th in the country and is fifth in the conference with five double-doubles. He leads the team with 25 blocked shots. He has 15 assists and eight steals. Kobe Knox closes out the double-digit scorers with 10.8 points per contest. He has 32 assists, 19 steals, and five blocks.
Brandon Stroud is second on the team, averaging 4.6 rebounds per game. He is second on the team with 31 steals. He averages 7.8 points per game with 41 assists and one block. De’Ante Green is third on the team, averaging 4.5 rebounds per contest. He averages 6.4 points per game with 15 assists, 12 blocks, and three steals. CJ Brown is second on the team with 15 blocked shots. He averages 7.3 points per game with 40 assists and 29 steals. Kasen Jennings is second on the team with 45 assists. He is second on the squad, averaging 8.1 points per game with 14 steals and one block.
History with Temple
South Florida and Temple will meet for the 24th time on Thursday. The Owls lead the series 15-8. The Bulls have won the last two meetings, with the most recent, 75-69, in Philadelphia on January 24, 2024. USF is 2-8 at home against Temple.
Scouting the Owls
Temple is fifth in the NCAA and leads the AAC, averaging 19.5 made free throws per game. The Owls are eighth in the country and first in the conference, averaging 26.6 free throw attempts per contest. Jamal Mashburn Jr. leads Temple in scoring. He is second in the NCAA and leads the conference with 22.1 points per game. He leads the team with 45 assists. He has 15 blocks on the year. Zion Stanford is second on the squad, averaging 11.7 points per contest. He has 39 assists, 14 steals, and 14 blocks. Steve Settle III averages 11.2 points a game. He has a team-high 6.1 rebounds per game. He paces the team with 22 blocks. He has 41 assists and 20 steals. Quante Berry rounds out the double-digit scorers with 11.0 points per contest. He averages 4.6 rebounds per game with 44 assists, a team-high 28 steals, and 17 blocks.
Tale of the Tape
| USF | Category | TU |
| 75.6 | POINTS PER GAME | 80.2 |
| 73.5 | OPP. POINTS PER GAME | 76.9 |
| .453 | FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .456 |
| .441 | OPP. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .433 |
| .334 | 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .368 |
| .318 | OPP. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .338 |
| .735 | FREE THROW PERCENTAGE | .732 |
| 34.0 | REBOUNDS PER GAME | 37.3 |
| -2.0 | REBOUNDING MARGIN | 1.6 |
| 14.5 | ASSISTS PER GAME | 11.0 |
| 11.2 | TURNOVERS PER GAME | 11.5 |
| 1.3 | TURNOVER MARGIN | 0.2 |
| 8.2 | STEALS PER GAME | 6.7 |
| 3.1 | BLOCKS PER GAME | 3.8 |
American Conference Standings
1. Memphis – 18-4, 8-1
2. UAB – 15-8, 8-2
3. North Texas – 16-6, 7-3
T4. Temple – 14-8, 6-3
T4. Tulane – 12-10, 6-3
6. Florida Atlantic – 12-10, 5-4
T7. East Carolina – 12-10, 4-5
T7. South Florida – 11-11, 4-5
T7. UTSA – 10-11, 4-5
10. Tulsa – 9-13, 3-6
11. Rice – 11-11, 2-7
12. Wichita State – 11-10, 1-7
13. Charlotte – 8-14, 1-8
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Watch: ESPN2
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Tickets: Ticketmaster.com
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