TAMPA, Fla. (January 27, 2025) – The University of South Florida men’s basketball team welcomes Rice for a prime-time matchup on Tuesday, January 28. The Bulls (10-10, 3-4) and the Owls (11-9, 2-5) are scheduled for a 7 p.m. jump on ESPNU. Tuesday’s game is presented by Moffitt.
On Tuesday, South Florida will participate in the annual Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week. During the Rice game, USF coaches will wear suits to help raise awareness and funds to support cancer patients and their families.
Kobe Being Kobe
Against East Carolina, Kobe Knox recorded his second game this season with at least five made three-pointers and no turnovers. He is the only USF player this century to achieve multiple such games in the same season.
What Can Brown Do for You?
CJ Brown is one of four AAC players averaging at least 2.0 steals per game and a 50.0 field goal percentage in conference play this season. The last USF player (minimum two games) to finish a season with those statistics in conference play was B.B. Waldon in 2001-02.
Stroud’s First 20 Games
Brandon Stroud has achieved 90 rebounds, 35 assists, and 25 steals in USF’s first 20 games this season. The last Bull to reach these benchmarks in the first 20 games of a season was Dominique Jones in 2009-10.
Jayden Reid, One of 14
Jayden Reid is one of 14 DI players this season to lead his team in scoring, made 3-pointers, made free throws, assists, and steals. Reid is one of two American Athletic Conference players leading his team in the five categories this season. The only South Florida player to finish a season leading the team in all five categories was Tyler Harris in 2022-23.
Nine Players with 120 Points
The Bulls have nine players with at least 120 points this season, most in DI. They are the first AAC team to have that many players reach the 120-point mark through 20 games of a campaign.
Leading Scorers
The Bulls are one of 42 NCAA teams with eight different players leading the team in scoring in a game.
Making it Count at the Line
USF is tied for 98th 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 31.2 percent from 3-point range. USF is tied for 79th in the NCAA and fourth in the AAC in 3-point defense.
Getting Out in Transition
South Florida is 20th in the nation and third in the conference with 14.85 fastbreak points per game.
Strong Bench
The Bulls are tied for 42nd in the NCAA and third in the AAC, averaging 27.80 bench points per game. The USF bench has only been outscored five times this season. South Florida is holding opponents to 17.95 bench points per game. The South Florida bench is shooting 78.9 percent from the free-throw line, which is 17th in the NCAA and leads the AAC.
Looking at the Bulls
Jayden Reid has a team-high 12.4 points per game. He leads the team in assists with 74 and steals with 32. He blocked one shot this season. Jamille Reynolds is second on the team, averaging 11.6 points per contest. He averages a team-best 7.3 rebounds per game. His 5.94 defensive rebounds per game are tied for 54th in the NCAA and second in the AAC. He has a team-best 23 blocks with 15 assists and six steals. Kobe Knox rounds out the double-digit scorers with 10.8 points per game. He has 29 assists, 14 steals, and five blocks.
De’Ante Green is second on the team with 4.7 rebounds per game. He is third on the team with 12 blocks. He averages 6.7 points per game with 15 assists and three steals. Brandon Stroud is third on the squad with 4.5 rebounds per contest. He is tied for second on the team with 28 steals. He averages 7.9 points per game with 39 assists and one block.
CJ Brown is second on the team with 14 blocks. He averages 6.9 points per game with 38 assists. He is tied for second on the squad with 28 steals. Kasen Jennings is second on the team with 43 assists. He averages 7.6 points per game with 12 steals.
History with Rice
The Bulls and Owls will meet for the fourth time on Tuesday. South Florida has won all three meetings, including a sweep of both matchups last season. The Bulls are 1-0 against the Owls inside the Yuengling Center.
Scouting the Owls
Rice is 11th in the NCAA and second in the AAC, averaging 25.0 free-throw attempts per game. The Owls are tied for 30th in the country and fourth in the conference with 17.1 free throws made per game. They are tied for 38th in the nation and second in the league with 39.15 rebounds per game. Rice is holding opponents to shooting 40.7 percent from the field, which is tied for 48th in the NCAA and second in the AAC. Trae Broadnax is the only player averaging double figures with 12.8 points per game and has a team-high 84 assists. He averages 5.9 rebounds per game with 11 steals and five blocks. Caden Powell has a team-best 7.0 rebounds per game. He is 46th in the NCAA and third in the AAC with 3.15 offensive rebounds per game. He has a team-high 23 blocks. He averages 9.5 points per contest with 16 assists and 11 steals. Alem Huseinovic paces the team with 17 steals. Andrew Akuchie is second on the team with 12 blocks.
Tale of the Tape
American Conference Standings
T1. Memphis – 16-4, 6-1
T1. North Texas – 15-4, 6-1
T3. UAB – 12-8, 5-2
T3. Tulane – 11-9, 5-2
5. Temple – 12-8, 4-3
6. East Carolina – 12-9, 4-4
T7. Florida Atlantic – 10-10, 3-4
T7. South Florida – 10-10, 3-4
T7. UTSA – 9-10, 3-4
T7. Tulsa – 9-11, 3-4
11. Rice – 11-7, 2-3
T12. Wichita State – 11-9, 1-6
T12. Charlotte – 8-12, 1-6
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On Tuesday, South Florida will participate in the annual Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week. During the Rice game, USF coaches will wear suits to help raise awareness and funds to support cancer patients and their families.
Kobe Being Kobe
Against East Carolina, Kobe Knox recorded his second game this season with at least five made three-pointers and no turnovers. He is the only USF player this century to achieve multiple such games in the same season.
What Can Brown Do for You?
CJ Brown is one of four AAC players averaging at least 2.0 steals per game and a 50.0 field goal percentage in conference play this season. The last USF player (minimum two games) to finish a season with those statistics in conference play was B.B. Waldon in 2001-02.
Stroud’s First 20 Games
Brandon Stroud has achieved 90 rebounds, 35 assists, and 25 steals in USF’s first 20 games this season. The last Bull to reach these benchmarks in the first 20 games of a season was Dominique Jones in 2009-10.
Jayden Reid, One of 14
Jayden Reid is one of 14 DI players this season to lead his team in scoring, made 3-pointers, made free throws, assists, and steals. Reid is one of two American Athletic Conference players leading his team in the five categories this season. The only South Florida player to finish a season leading the team in all five categories was Tyler Harris in 2022-23.
Nine Players with 120 Points
The Bulls have nine players with at least 120 points this season, most in DI. They are the first AAC team to have that many players reach the 120-point mark through 20 games of a campaign.
Leading Scorers
The Bulls are one of 42 NCAA teams with eight different players leading the team in scoring in a game.
Making it Count at the Line
USF is tied for 98th 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 31.2 percent from 3-point range. USF is tied for 79th in the NCAA and fourth in the AAC in 3-point defense.
Getting Out in Transition
South Florida is 20th in the nation and third in the conference with 14.85 fastbreak points per game.
Strong Bench
The Bulls are tied for 42nd in the NCAA and third in the AAC, averaging 27.80 bench points per game. The USF bench has only been outscored five times this season. South Florida is holding opponents to 17.95 bench points per game. The South Florida bench is shooting 78.9 percent from the free-throw line, which is 17th in the NCAA and leads the AAC.
Looking at the Bulls
Jayden Reid has a team-high 12.4 points per game. He leads the team in assists with 74 and steals with 32. He blocked one shot this season. Jamille Reynolds is second on the team, averaging 11.6 points per contest. He averages a team-best 7.3 rebounds per game. His 5.94 defensive rebounds per game are tied for 54th in the NCAA and second in the AAC. He has a team-best 23 blocks with 15 assists and six steals. Kobe Knox rounds out the double-digit scorers with 10.8 points per game. He has 29 assists, 14 steals, and five blocks.
De’Ante Green is second on the team with 4.7 rebounds per game. He is third on the team with 12 blocks. He averages 6.7 points per game with 15 assists and three steals. Brandon Stroud is third on the squad with 4.5 rebounds per contest. He is tied for second on the team with 28 steals. He averages 7.9 points per game with 39 assists and one block.
CJ Brown is second on the team with 14 blocks. He averages 6.9 points per game with 38 assists. He is tied for second on the squad with 28 steals. Kasen Jennings is second on the team with 43 assists. He averages 7.6 points per game with 12 steals.
History with Rice
The Bulls and Owls will meet for the fourth time on Tuesday. South Florida has won all three meetings, including a sweep of both matchups last season. The Bulls are 1-0 against the Owls inside the Yuengling Center.
Scouting the Owls
Rice is 11th in the NCAA and second in the AAC, averaging 25.0 free-throw attempts per game. The Owls are tied for 30th in the country and fourth in the conference with 17.1 free throws made per game. They are tied for 38th in the nation and second in the league with 39.15 rebounds per game. Rice is holding opponents to shooting 40.7 percent from the field, which is tied for 48th in the NCAA and second in the AAC. Trae Broadnax is the only player averaging double figures with 12.8 points per game and has a team-high 84 assists. He averages 5.9 rebounds per game with 11 steals and five blocks. Caden Powell has a team-best 7.0 rebounds per game. He is 46th in the NCAA and third in the AAC with 3.15 offensive rebounds per game. He has a team-high 23 blocks. He averages 9.5 points per contest with 16 assists and 11 steals. Alem Huseinovic paces the team with 17 steals. Andrew Akuchie is second on the team with 12 blocks.
Tale of the Tape
| USF | Category | Rice |
| 76.1 | POINTS PER GAME | 70.4 |
| 73.0 | OPP. POINTS PER GAME | 68.7 |
| .463 | FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .417 |
| .437 | OPP. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .407 |
| .338 | 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .325 |
| .312 | OPP. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE | .311 |
| .741 | FREE THROW PERCENTAGE | .685 |
| 33.9 | REBOUNDS PER GAME | 39.2 |
| -1.8 | REBOUNDING MARGIN | 4.4 |
| 15.0 | ASSISTS PER GAME | 11.7 |
| 11.5 | TURNOVERS PER GAME | 12.6 |
| 1.5 | TURNOVER MARGIN | -2.4 |
| 7.9 | STEALS PER GAME | 4.7 |
| 3.2 | BLOCKS PER GAME | 3.3 |
American Conference Standings
T1. Memphis – 16-4, 6-1
T1. North Texas – 15-4, 6-1
T3. UAB – 12-8, 5-2
T3. Tulane – 11-9, 5-2
5. Temple – 12-8, 4-3
6. East Carolina – 12-9, 4-4
T7. Florida Atlantic – 10-10, 3-4
T7. South Florida – 10-10, 3-4
T7. UTSA – 9-10, 3-4
T7. Tulsa – 9-11, 3-4
11. Rice – 11-7, 2-3
T12. Wichita State – 11-9, 1-6
T12. Charlotte – 8-12, 1-6
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Watch: ESPNU
Live Stats: statbroadcast.com
Listen: Bulls Unlimited
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