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Two USF women’s basketball players have etched their names into program history this season, earning prestigious honors for their performances. Graduate guard Mama Dembele was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player in program history to earn the distinction. Senior forward L’or Mputu was named the AAC […] … [Read more...] about USF’s Mama Dembele, L’or Mputu receive conference awards

While teammates lace up their sneakers and lock into warmups, Jayden Reid takes a moment to himself before taking to the court. The 20-year-old calls his mom or dad – sometimes both – to talk. It’s not about basketball. It’s about keeping himself grounded before stepping onto the court. “Just checking in, hearing their voices,” […] … [Read more...] about USF’s Jayden Reid wants to be ‘more than just a basketball player’

USF women’s basketball is less than a week away from the American Athletic Conference Tournament (AAC) – a championship they haven’t won since 2021.  With a conference championship, the Bulls would not just receive a trophy, but also an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. USF last played in the NCAA tournament in 2023, when […] … [Read more...] about USF women’s basketball gears up for AAC tournament

Throughout South Florida basketball history, few players leave a mark as strong as the ones that define their teams.  Graduate Guard Sammie Puisis might be one of them. Puisis leads the women’s basketball team in points, three-point percentage and free throw percentage, leading the Bulls to the third-best record in the American Athletic Conference (AAC).  […] … [Read more...] about OPINION: USF’s Sammie Puisis could cement herself as a Bulls great with an AAC title

While USF Athletics may not have lit up the scoreboard like previous weeks, this one won’t be remembered for the right reasons. Women’s basketball stumbled in back-to-back losses, and baseball got steamrolled in its weekend series against I-4 rival UCF. But even in a rough patch, there were still a few bright spots that cut […] … [Read more...] about USF Track & Field runs away with Oracles’ Players of the Week