USF-The University of South Florida and Kennesaw state Men’s Basketball Teams have teamed up to debut the new “Love Wins Classic” and have also released their nonconference opponents like Alabama, Oklahoma State, and the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.
The “Love Wins Classic” game will be held first in Kennesaw for their inaugural debut. This game comes in remembrance of Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, taking place November 16.
The Bulls will hold six of their non-conference games on home court of the Yuengling Center, with one neutral site, and the last three away, making 10 total.
One of those neutral sites for USF will be in paradise Nov. 26-28 as they will compete in the “Battle 4 Atlantis” in the Bahamas for three days straight. The tournament is a premier showcase featuring NCAA tournament regulars as well.
The main event on the Bulls’ non-con slate, The Alabama Crimson Tide. ‘Bama, fresh off an Elite 8 berth in 2025 has agreed to a ‘home and home’ contract with USF, as the first game will be played in Tuscaloosa, and the second in Tampa.
The Bulls come back to the court this season with a new leader as well, Bryan Hodgson. Hodgson previously led Arkansas State to consecutive 20 win seasons.
The University of South Florida Bulls will start their 55th season with their showcase exhibition game Oct. 24 facing Saint Leo followed by the regular season open on Nov 3 against FAMU at the Yuengling Center with an 8 p.m. tip off.
