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Tampa, Fla., Oct. 24, 2025 – Bulls Nation got their first look at the 2025-26 University of South Florida men’s basketball team during an exhibition with Saint Leo University. The Bulls dominated from start to finish, securing a 120-63 win inside the Yuengling Center.

Before tipoff, South Florida honored the legacy of former head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, commemorating the one-year anniversary of his passing. The program showed a banner in his memory, officially named the Amir Abdur-Rahim Student Section, and revealed a mural celebrating his lasting impact on the program and university.

A strong crowd turned out for the Bulls’ first home appearance of the year. CJ Brown, coming off an American Conference All-Freshman Team selection, showed he’s ready to pick up where he left off. Brown finished with 20 points and 11 assists, and Wes Enis had an impressive debut as a Bull, scoring 26 points.

The Bulls took a 20-point lead into the half, building their advantage through upbeat tempo, strong defense, and frequent three-point shot attempts. This debut of Hodgson’s pro-style offense showed what’s to come for South Florida this season.

 

I’ve been off and on the @USFMBB beat since 2013, and this is the fastest I’ve ever seen a Bulls team play. Again, just an exhibition.


— Joey Knight (@TBTimes_Bulls) October 25, 2025

South Florida came out strong in the second half, maintaining an aggressive offensive pace and steadily extending their lead. Joseph Pinion added 12 second-half points to finish with 15 total, helping push the team further ahead. The Bulls’ defense was strong, holding Saint Leo to just 28 points in the second half. 
 

long time no see…@CorBrown02 pic.twitter.com/ZgkBbvUqNm


— USF Men’s Basketball (@USFMBB) October 24, 2025

The Bulls’ depth was on full display with the bench contributing 37 points, while the team shot 77.8% from the free-throw line to close a convincing exhibition victory.

Note-a-Bulls:


Offensive Depth – Four Bulls scored in double figures, led by Wes Enis with 26 points.
Strong Defense – South Florida held Saint Leo to just 28 points in the second half.
Bench Contribution – The Bulls’ reserves added 37 points to contribute lead.
First Look – Coach Hodgson and 13 new players take the court before a live crowd.

keep ’em coming pic.twitter.com/TvnHlo1Se3


— USF Men’s Basketball (@USFMBB) October 25, 2025
Up Next:

The Bulls open the 2025-26 season on Monday, Nov. 3, against Florida A&M at the Yuengling Center. Game time is set for 8 p.m. on ESPN+, with radio coverage on Bulls Unlimited.
 

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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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