2013–14 South Florida Bulls men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2013 - 14
Team:South Florida Bulls
Conference:American Athletic Conference
Short Conf:The American
Record:12–20
Conf Record:3–15
Asst Coach3:Mike Wells

The 2013–14 South Florida Bulls men's basketball team represented the University of South Florida Bulls during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. This was the 43rd season of Basketball for USF, and the first as a member of the American Athletic Conference. The Bulls were coached by Stan Heath, who was in his seventh season. The Bulls played home games at the USF Sun Dome. They finished the season 12–20, 3–15 in AAC play to finish in last place. They lost in the first round of the AAC tournament to Rutgers.

At the end of the season, head coach Stan Heath was fired after posting a record of 97–128 in six seasons.[1] He was replaced by former Kentucky assistant Orlando Antigua.[2]

Off season

As of July 1, 2013, USF became a member of the American Athletic Conference, the result of a split in the old Big East.

USF was selected to participate in the 2013 Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic, which takes place December 22–23 at Orleans Arena.[3]

At American Athletic Conference Media day, USF was selected by the coaches to finish 8th out of 10. Senior forward, Victor Rudd, and junior point guard, Anthony Collins, were both selected at media day to the American Athletic Conference Preseason All-Conference Second Team.[4]

Departures

NamePositionHeightWeightYearHometownNotes
4Mike DakkakGuard6 - 0180SeniorSarasota, FLGraduated
5Jawanza PolandGuard6 - 4204SeniorWichita, KSGraduated
10Mike McCloskeyGuard6 - 0164SeniorOrlando, FLGraduated
22Shaun NoriegaGuard6 - 4207SeniorSarasota, FLTransferred to Texas-Pan American
32Toarlyn FitzpatrickForward6 - 8245SeniorTampa, FLGraduated
33Kore WhiteForward6 - 8241RS SeniorFort Lauderdale, FLGraduated

Incoming recruits

NamePositionHeightWeightYearPrevious SchoolHometownNotes
4Corey Allen Jr.Guard6 - 1152JuniorMt. San Antonio College/Ritenour HSSt. Louis, MOJunior College Transfer
5John EgbunuCenter6 - 10245FreshmanFt. Walton Beach HSFt. Walton Beach, FL
10Josh HeathGuard6-2165FreshmanTampa PrepTampa, FL
23Chris PerryForward/Center6 - 8266FreshmanBartow Senior HSBartow, FL
24Dre ClaytonForward6 - 6245FreshmanMaynard Evans HSOrlando, FL
30Bo ZeiglerGuard/Forward6 - 6198FreshmanCommunity HSDetroit, MI

Season highlights

Freshman, Chris Perry received honors early in the season, being named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week in the first week for his effort against Tennessee Tech. Perry scored 14 points, recorded 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals.[5] The following week, Corey Allen Jr. was named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll for his effort against Bethune-Cookman and Bowling Green in which he averaged 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.[6]

Schedule and results

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Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USF fires Stan Heath . 2014-04-14 . 2014-03-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140314221740/http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24483422/usf-fires-stan-heath . dead .
  2. Web site: USF to hire Kentucky's Orlando Antigua . 2014-04-14 . 2014-04-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140415094424/http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24508970/usf-to-hire-kentuckys-orlando-antigua . dead .
  3. Web site: USF Selected to Play in Las Vegas Classic . GoUSFBulls.com . 2013-11-03 . 2013-11-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131103233724/http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=36686&SPID=2923&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=207521760 . dead .
  4. News: Louisville Unanimously Chosen as American Athletic Conference Favorite.
  5. Web site: Kadeem Jack and Chris Perry Earn First Weekly Honors.
  6. Web site: TaShawn Thomas and Ben Moore win Weekly Awards.