TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 22, 2025 — South Florida senior forward Izaiyah Nelson has been recognized with The American Conference's Honorable Mention for Player of the Week honor following a pair of dominant showings last week, including a powerful double-double effort against UMBC and a highlight performance at No. 16 Alabama.
Nelson was at his best in USF's 94-69 victory over UMBC, pacing the Bulls with 20 points and 11 rebounds, anchoring South Florida's physical presence on both ends of the floor. His leadership helped USF control the paint and secure a convincing home-stand victory.
Earlier in the week, Nelson delivered another standout performance in a tough road matchup at No. 16 Alabama, finishing with 25 points and 12 rebounds, adding three steals and two blocks in a competitive 104-93 contest against the Crimson Tide. Nelson's effort anchored the Bulls' offensive attack and showcased his ability to produce against top-tier competition.
For the week, the senior forward averaged 22.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, multiple steals and blocks, reinforcing his status as one of The American's most consistent and impactful performers this season. Nelson has eight double-doubles through 12 games, tied for fourth in the NCAA.
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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, in the midst of 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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