TAMPA, Fla. (April 14, 2025) – The University of South Florida men's basketball program is proud to announce the addition of four proven coaches to its staff under the leadership of first-year head coach Bryan Hodgson.
Tee Butters, Jamie Quarles, Derek Rongstad, and Logan Ingram are joining the coaching roster. Each brings a unique set of skills that align with the program’s goals to win American Athletic Conference championships and beyond under Coach Hodgson. Butters, Quarles, Rongstad, and Ingram, join Hodgson from Arkansas State, where the Red Wolves won a program-record 25 games during the 2024-25 season and a Sun Belt regular season title, along with a berth to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), their first appearance there in more than 30 years.
Tee Butters joins the Bulls as associate head coach after previously serving in the same role under Hodgson at Arkansas State. With a coaching résumé that includes nearly a decade at Charleston Southern — where he played a pivotal role in player development, recruiting, and game strategy — Butters has a track record of developing elite backcourt talent and building competitive rosters. His work helped produce multiple All-Big South selections and key wins over Power 4 opponents.
Jamie Quarles comes to USF as an assistant coach with more than a decade of collegiate experience and a reputation for developing high-level talent and crafting efficient, high-scoring offenses. Most recently, he served as associate head coach at Arkansas State under Coach Hodgson. Quarles also spent six successful seasons at Buffalo, alongside Hodgson, where he helped the program to multiple NCAA Tournament berths, MAC titles, and the school’s first-ever top-25 ranking. A former standout guard himself at Augusta University (formerly Augusta State University), Quarles brings a strong track record of coaching award-winning student-athletes across all levels of the game.
Derek Rongstad steps into his first season at USF as an assistant coach, bringing a sharp analytical mind and a strong background in defensive strategy and scouting. Rongstad spent two seasons at Arkansas State under Coach Hodgson, where he played a key role in opponent preparation, recruiting, and talent evaluation. Prior to that, he worked under Nate Oats at Alabama during a run that included multiple SEC titles and NCAA Tournament appearances. A former college captain, Rongstad combines firsthand playing experience with a modern, detail-oriented approach to building winning teams.
Logan Ingram joins the Bulls as an assistant coach after serving the past two seasons at Arkansas State, where he rose from video coordinator to director of scouting and analytics. Ingram played a key role in game planning, opponent breakdowns, and recruiting support. His background includes four years with Alabama as a team manager during one of the program’s most successful eras. Ingram brings a modern, data-driven approach to scouting, preparation, and player development.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the staff we’ve assembled here at South Florida,” said Coach Hodgson. “Tee, Jamie, Derek, and Logan each bring a unique skill set that makes us better as a program every single day. Tee has been a right hand for me—his leadership, recruiting connections, and ability to develop talent, especially in the backcourt, are second to none. Jamie is one of the sharpest offensive minds I’ve worked with, and his track record of winning speaks for itself. Derek’s work ethic and attention to detail in scouting and recruiting make him an invaluable asset, and Logan brings a fresh, modern approach with his analytical background and deep understanding of the game. More than anything, these are high-character guys who care deeply about our players and the championship program we are building here in Tampa.”
Tee Butters, Jamie Quarles, Derek Rongstad, and Logan Ingram are joining the coaching roster. Each brings a unique set of skills that align with the program’s goals to win American Athletic Conference championships and beyond under Coach Hodgson. Butters, Quarles, Rongstad, and Ingram, join Hodgson from Arkansas State, where the Red Wolves won a program-record 25 games during the 2024-25 season and a Sun Belt regular season title, along with a berth to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), their first appearance there in more than 30 years.
Tee Butters joins the Bulls as associate head coach after previously serving in the same role under Hodgson at Arkansas State. With a coaching résumé that includes nearly a decade at Charleston Southern — where he played a pivotal role in player development, recruiting, and game strategy — Butters has a track record of developing elite backcourt talent and building competitive rosters. His work helped produce multiple All-Big South selections and key wins over Power 4 opponents.
Jamie Quarles comes to USF as an assistant coach with more than a decade of collegiate experience and a reputation for developing high-level talent and crafting efficient, high-scoring offenses. Most recently, he served as associate head coach at Arkansas State under Coach Hodgson. Quarles also spent six successful seasons at Buffalo, alongside Hodgson, where he helped the program to multiple NCAA Tournament berths, MAC titles, and the school’s first-ever top-25 ranking. A former standout guard himself at Augusta University (formerly Augusta State University), Quarles brings a strong track record of coaching award-winning student-athletes across all levels of the game.
Derek Rongstad steps into his first season at USF as an assistant coach, bringing a sharp analytical mind and a strong background in defensive strategy and scouting. Rongstad spent two seasons at Arkansas State under Coach Hodgson, where he played a key role in opponent preparation, recruiting, and talent evaluation. Prior to that, he worked under Nate Oats at Alabama during a run that included multiple SEC titles and NCAA Tournament appearances. A former college captain, Rongstad combines firsthand playing experience with a modern, detail-oriented approach to building winning teams.
Logan Ingram joins the Bulls as an assistant coach after serving the past two seasons at Arkansas State, where he rose from video coordinator to director of scouting and analytics. Ingram played a key role in game planning, opponent breakdowns, and recruiting support. His background includes four years with Alabama as a team manager during one of the program’s most successful eras. Ingram brings a modern, data-driven approach to scouting, preparation, and player development.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the staff we’ve assembled here at South Florida,” said Coach Hodgson. “Tee, Jamie, Derek, and Logan each bring a unique skill set that makes us better as a program every single day. Tee has been a right hand for me—his leadership, recruiting connections, and ability to develop talent, especially in the backcourt, are second to none. Jamie is one of the sharpest offensive minds I’ve worked with, and his track record of winning speaks for itself. Derek’s work ethic and attention to detail in scouting and recruiting make him an invaluable asset, and Logan brings a fresh, modern approach with his analytical background and deep understanding of the game. More than anything, these are high-character guys who care deeply about our players and the championship program we are building here in Tampa.”
