TAMPA, Fla., October 23, 2025 – South Florida Men's Basketball debuts their new staff and roster at a free exhibition on Friday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Yuengling Center.
The Bulls face Saint Leo in an open-to-the-public exhibition at the Yuengling Center — no ticket cost, no parking fee. It's the perfect chance to check out the new-look roster, bring friends and family, and help build the Tampa Bay hoops atmosphere.
Key Notes
- This is the only game all season where both tickets and parking are free — don't miss it.
- Located at the Yuengling Center on South Florida's campus, it's an ideal opportunity for students, alumni, and the entire Tampa community to show up early and fill the stands.
- The Bulls are entering a new era under head coach Bryan Hodgson, with 13 new players on the roster.
What to look for
- Keep an eye on senior forward Izaiyah Nelson (6-10, 218) and swingman Joseph Pinion (6-5, 200) — both transferred in with Coach Hodgson from Arkansas State and are expected to bring leadership and impact.
- The Bulls have two returners, CJ Brown and De'Ante Green (though Green is still rehabbing from a torn Achilles).
- Eli Harris, a former USF men's basketball student manager, is now a member of the Saint Leo Lions.
- It's the first time the roster and coaching staff will face off in action with the public watching — get your first glimpse of how they'll look, how they'll play, and what the Bulls' new identity will be.
Fan Info & Tip Sheet
- Date & Time: Friday, October 24 — check official release for tip-off time.
- Location: Yuengling Center, Tampa Campus of USF.
- Admission & Parking: FREE for both — no ticket purchase required.
- Promotions: Postgame Autographs!
Tickets:
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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About USF Men's Basketball
South Florida men's basketball named Bryan Hodgson, 37, as the program's 12th head coach on March 24, 2025. Hodgson came to Tampa from Arkansas State, where he led the program to back-to-back 20-win seasons and its first postseason appearance since 1999 in his two seasons at the helm.
The program, entering its 55th season in 2025-26, most recently won the American Athletic Conference regular season championship in 2023-24 and has made 13 postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournaments, nine NITs, and a CBI championship in 2019. Three former Bulls – Chucky Atkins, Charlie Bradley, and Rodenko Dobras – have had their jerseys retired and are members of the USF Athletic Hall of Fame. The Bulls play their home games at the 10,400-seat Yuengling Center on the USF Tampa campus.
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