The 2013–14 South Florida Bulls men's basketball team represented the

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during the

2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November with the 2K Sports Classic and ended with the Final Four in Arlington, Texas April 5–7. It was tipped off by the 2013 Champions Classic on November 12, 2013. Season he ...

. This was the 43rd season of Basketball for USF, and the first as a member of the

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. The Bulls were coached by

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, who was in his seventh season. The Bulls played home games at the

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. 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. He was replaced by former Kentucky assistant

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Off season

As of July 1, 2013, USF became a member of the

, the result of a split in the old

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

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. 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.

Departures

Incoming recruits

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. 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.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Notes

* March 31, 2014 – Former Kentucky assistant coach

was hired to replace Stan Heath

References

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