TAMPA, Fla. (January 17, 2025) – The Yuengling Center will be the prime destination for USF students as the University of South Florida men's basketball team hosts Tulsa for a matinee matchup. The Bulls and Golden Hurricane are scheduled for a 3 p.m. tip on ESPN+. Saturday's game is presented by Integrity Express Logistics.
 
On Saturday, South Florida will celebrate and recognize all military members. The first 1,500 fans will receive patriotic USF rally towels. The South Florida women's team will play Florida Atlantic at 6 p.m. All fans who have a ticket to the men's game can redeem a free general admission ticket for the women's game at guest services located at Gate A.  
 
Cooking with Reid
Jayden Reid recorded a career-high 26 points against UAB. Along with the 26 points, he shot 50.0 percent from 3-point range. He is one of 11 players in USF history to score at least 26 points and shoot 50.0 percent or better from long distance in a single game.
 
Jayden Reid, One of 11
Jayden Reid is one of 11 DI players this season to lead his team in scoring, made 3-pointers, made free throws, assists, and steals. Reid is the only American Athletic Conference player 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.
 
Big Three
Jamille Reynolds, De'Ante Green, and Jimmie Williams are all shooting better than 50.0 percent from the field. South Florida is one of three programs in the AAC to have three guys shooting above 50.0 percent with at least 70 attempts. The other two teams are Florida Atlantic and UAB.
 
Making it Count at the Line
USF is tied for 76th in the country and fifth in the AAC with a free-throw percentage of 74.8 percent.
 
Stout Long-Range Defense
The Bulls have held opponents to 31.4 percent from 3-point range. USF is tied for 98th in the NCAA and third in the AAC in 3-point defense.
 
Getting Out in Transition
South Florida is 19th in the nation and third in the conference with 15.47 fastbreak points per game.
 
Strong Bench
The Bulls are 41st in the NCAA and third in the AAC, averaging 28.71 bench points per game. The USF bench has only been outscored five times this season. South Florida is holding opponents to 19.53 bench points per game.
 
Looking at the Bulls
Jayden Reid leads the team, averaging 13.0 points per game. He paces the squad with 68 assists and has a team-best 28 steals. He has added one block. Jamille Reynolds is second on the team with 12.1 points per contest. He brings down a team-best 7.4 rebounds per game and leads the team with 20 blocks. With 6.00 defensive rebounds per game, he is 50th in the NCAA and second in the AAC. He has dished out 15 assists and has five steals. Kobe Knox rounds out the double-digit scorers with 10.9 points per game. He has 24 assists, 13 steals, and five blocks. De'Ante Green is second on the team, averaging 4.5 rebounds per game. He is third on the team with nine blocks. He averages 6.4 points per game with 10 assists and three steals. Brandon Stroud is third on the team, averaging 4.2 rebounds per game. He averages 8.2 points per contest with 36 assists, 24 steals, and one block. Kasen Jennings is second on the team with 38 assists. He averages 8.6 points with 12 steals. CJ Brown is second on the squad with 12 blocks. He averages 6.3 points per game with 34 assists and 19 steals.
 
History with Tulsa
The Bulls and Golden Hurricane will meet for the 17th time on Saturday. Tulsa leads the series 13-3. Last year, the teams split two games as each squad defended the home court. TU won the last meeting 76-70 in Tulsa. The Bulls are 2-6 at home against the Golden Hurricane.
 
Scouting the Golden Hurricane
Dwon Odom and Keaston Willis are tied for the team lead with 13.4 points per game. Odom paces the squad with 76 assists. He is tied for the team lead with 11 blocks. He averages 4.6 rebounds per game and has 18 steals. Willis averages 3.7 rebounds per game with 19 assists, 14 steals, and two blocks. Tyshawn Archie is third on the team with 11.9 points per contest. He is tied for the team lead with 20 steals. He is second on the squad with 46 assists. He has five blocks. Isaiah Barnes rounds out the double-digit scorers with 10.3 points per contest. He averages 4.6 rebounds per game with five steals and three assists. Ian Smikle leads Tulsa with 6.2 rebounds per contest. He averages 6.4 points per game. Braeden Carrington is tied for the team lead with 11 blocks. He averages 8.8 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per contest.  
 
Tale of the Tape 

USF	Category	TU
79.0	POINTS PER GAME	74.8
74.8	OPP. POINTS PER GAME	73.6
.482	FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE	.424
.441	OPP. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE	.440
.352	3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE	.322
.314	OPP. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE	.338
.748	FREE THROW PERCENTAGE	.682
33.9	REBOUNDS PER GAME	38.6
-0.5	REBOUNDING MARGIN	1.6
15.8	ASSISTS PER GAME	13.7
12.0	TURNOVERS PER GAME	11.6
0.6	TURNOVER MARGIN	-0.6
8.0	STEALS PER GAME	6.5
3.2	BLOCKS PER GAME	2.9

 
American Conference Standings
T1. UAB – 11-7, 4-1
T1. Tulane – 10-8, 4-1
T3. Memphis – 13-4, 3-1
T3. North Texas – 12-4, 3-1
T3. Temple – 11-6, 3-1
T6. South Florida – 9-8, 2-2
T6. UTSA – 8-8, 2-2
T6. Tulsa – 8-9, 2-2
T9. Rice – 11-7, 2-3
T9. Florida Atlantic – 9-9, 2-3
11. Wichita State – 11-6, 1-3
12. East Carolina – 9-9, 1-4
13. Charlotte – 7-11, 0-5
 
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About USF Men's Basketball
The University of South Florida men's basketball, led by interim head coach Ben Fletcher, is a member of the American Athletic Conference. The Bulls enter their 2024-25 campaign, presented by Tampa General Hospital, on the heels of their best season in program history, in which they claimed their first-ever regular season conference title, won a record 25 games, and earned a Top 25 ranking for the first time in program history. A presence on the college basketball scene for more than five decades, South Florida has earned two conference titles and three NCAA tournament bids (1990, 1992, and 2012), appeared in the NIT eight times, and won the 2019 College Basketball Invitational. 
 
South Florida is wearing patches with the initials AAR this season in memory of their head coach, Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away in October 2024.
 
The Bulls play their home games at the 10,400-seat Yuengling Center, located on South Florida's Tampa campus. 
 
Men's basketball single-game and season tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-Go-Bulls or by visiting USFBullsTix.com.
 
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