2007-08 MBB Notes
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USF Bulls (10-13, 1-9 BIG EAST) at DePaul Blue Demons (9-13, 4-6 BIG EAST) The University of South Florida men's basketball team remains on the road when the Bulls travel to Chicago to take on the DePaul Blue Demons on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. USF SCHEDULE at Allstate Arena. DATE (RANK) OPPONENT RESULT/TIME/TV The DePaul game is nationally televised on ESPNU. It can also be heard on WHNZ 1250 AM and GoUSFBulls.com. Oct. 31 SAINT LEO (Exh.) W, 99-70 The Bulls are 10-13 overall and 1-9 in conference play after losing at No. 6 Nov. 9 CLEVELAND STATE [1] L, 73-70 Georgetown, 63-53, on Tuesday at the Verizon Center. Against the Hoyas, Dominique Nov. 13 at Buffalo L, 76-69 Jones scored a team-high 15 points. Nov. 16 vs. Rhode Island [2] L, 74-67 DePaul is 9-13 overall and 4-6 in conference play after a 79-65 loss at Providence on Nov. 17 vs. Florida Atlantic [2] W, 100-69 Tuesday. Nov. 18 vs. Florida State [2] W, 68-67 Nov. 24 EAST CAROLINA W, 81-67 THE START OF A NEW ERA Nov. 26 at Florida International W, 77-69 This season marks the start of a new era for Bulls basketball as new head coach Stan Dec. 1 UCF W, 75-67 Heath takes the reigns. He is the eighth head coach in the 37-year history of the program. Heath leads the Bulls into the their third BIG EAST season after successful coaching stints Dec. 5 at Richmond W, 79-65 at Arkansas and Kent State, which included three NCAA Tournament appearances, a 30- Dec. 8 UAB W, 68-58 win season and an Elite Eight finish. Dec. 19 at Wake Forest L, 74-61 Dec. 22 ST. FRANCIS (NY) W, 86-66 Dec. 29 WINSTON-SALEM ST. W, 87-48 Jan. 2 RUTGERS * W, 68-45 DATE: Feb. 9, 2008 Jan. 5 at Syracuse * L, 89-77 TIP-OFF: 2 p.m. ET Jan. 9 No. 18/20 PITT * L, 79-66 LOCATION: Allstate Arena (18,500) Jan. 12 at Providence * L, 86-70 TELEVISION: Nationally televised game on ESPNU. Jim Barber and Jan. 17 at Seton Hall * L, 74-64 Jan. 20 WEST VIRGINIA *[3] L, 69-52 Mike Kelley have the call. Jan. 23 LOUISVILLE * L, 80-60 RADIO: 1250 WHNZ will carry the game. Jim Lighthall (play-by-play) Jan. 29 at No. 16/17 Marquette * L, 62-54 and Todd Kalas (color analyst) will call the game. Feb. 2 ST. JOHN’S * L, 72-58 RECORDS: USF (10-13, 1-9 BIG EAST); Feb. 5 at No. 6 Georgetown * L, 63-53 DePaul (9-13, 4-6 BIG EAST) Feb. 9 at DePaul * 2 p.m./ESPNU USF’S LAST TIME OUT: The Bulls lost 63-53 at No. 6 Georgetown Feb. 13 SYRACUSE * 7 p.m./Catch 47+ Feb. 16 CONNECTICUT * Noon/WFTS+ on Tuesday at the Verizon Center. Feb. 20 at Cincinnati * 7 p.m./ESPNU DEPAUL’S LAST TIME OUT: The Blue Demons lost at Providence, Feb. 26 SETON HALL * 7 p.m./ESPN360 79-65, on Tuesday. Mar. 1 at Rutgers * 7 p.m./ESPN360 SERIES HISTORY: DePaul leads 14-4 (3-0 in BIG EAST) Mar. 5 at Villanova * 8 p.m./Catch 47+ LAST MEETING: DePaul 70, USF 54 (March 3, 2007 at DePaul) Mar. 8 NOTRE DAME * 7 p.m./ESPN360 USF CONTACT INFO: USF Assistant Sports Information Director Mar. 12-15 BIG EAST Conference Championship (Madison Square Garden) Jeff Wuerth handles all media relations responsibilities for the men’s basketball program. He can be reached at 614-402-2204 (C) or 813- [1] Glenn Wilkes Classic [2] Glenn Wilkes Classic (at Daytona Beach, Fla.) 974-7099 (O); or via email at [email protected]. [3] Game played at St. Pete Times Forum WEB SITE: GoUSFBulls.com * BIG EAST Game; Home games in BOLD CAPS + Part of the ESPN Regional BIG EAST TV package DEPAUL’S CONTACT INFO: Scott Reed handles media relations First ranking listed is ESPN/USA Today Coaches’ Poll followed by for DePaul and can be reached at (773) 338-5998 or Associated Press ranking [email protected]. All times Eastern and subject to change Games can be heard on WHNZ 1250 AM and GoUSFBulls.com WEB SITE: depaulbluedemons.com Weekly Schedule (schedule is tentative and subject to change) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 8-11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. ET OFF 3:30-6 p.m. 9-11 a.m. 2 p.m. ET TBA Practice at Georgetown Practice Practice at DePaul Depart for Return to 7-8 p.m. Heath Georgetown Tampa Radio Show USF Men’s Basketball Game Notes Page 2 THE SERIES VS. DEPAUL UNIVERSITY REFERENCES The Bulls and Blue Demons have met 18 times in the all-time series, with DePaul owning a 14-4 all- When referring to the University, time lead in the series, including 3-0 in BIG EAST games. DePaul beat USF twice last season, 70-54 at please be aware of the following pol- DePaul on March 3 and 75-62 at USF on Feb. 17. The first meeting in BIG EAST play came during the 2005-06 season, a 80-66 Blue Demons win at the Sun Dome. The two teams were also conference rivals icy regarding usage. in Conference USA from the 1995-96 season through the 2004-05 year. The last USF win in the series First references to the school and was 76-74 in the Conference USA tournament in Louisville during the 2002-03 season. It was the last of its intercollegiate athletics program four consecutive wins vs. the Blue Demons. DePaul has won five straight in the series. It is the ninth game should always be the “University of of the series played in Chicago. Seven have been played in Tampa and three at a neutral site. South Florida.” WHERE TO WATCH USF AND DEPAUL The only secondary references The game against DePaul is a nationally televised game on ESPNU. used should be “USF” or “Bulls.” LEADING THE BULLS Please refrain from using “South Kentrell Gransberry leads the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging a double-double at 16.5 Florida, S. Florida, South Fla.” or any points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Dominique Jones is second at 15.7 points per game and 4.5 other similar combination. rebounds an outing. Chris Howard leads the team with 4.87 assists per game and is at 9.9 points. LEADING THE BULLS IN BIG EAST PLAY Kentrell Gransberry is averaging 18.5 points and 10.4 rebounds in 10 BIG EAST games. Dominique Jones is at 15.9 points per game in conference play. Gransberry is 3rd in the conference in scoring, tied for 2nd in rebounding, 7th in field goal percentage (53.7), tied for 7th in blocks (1.50) and 15th in minutes MEDIA SERVICES played (34.10). Jones is 11th in scoring, tied for 5th in 3-point field goal percentage (38.50), 9th in minutes MBB SID: . Jeff Wuerth played (36.00), tied for 9th in 3-point field goals made (2.00) and 12th in free throw percentage (79.4). Email:. [email protected] Chris Howard is 1th in assists at 3.70. Work Phone:. 813-974-7099 BULLS GIVE NO. 6 HOYAS A CHALLENGE IN D.C. Cell Phone:. 614-402-2204 The University of South Florida was leading the conference's best team by nine points late the first half. South Florida was shooting 77 percent. One player, DuJuan Summers, had accounted for four of CREDENTIALS Georgetown's meager tally of five baskets. Credential requests should be Enough of that craziness. The Bulls missed their next nine shots. The Hoyas went on a 12-0 run to directed to Jeff Wuerth, assistant take the lead for good. Summers finished with a career-high 24 points, and No. 6 Georgetown did just enough in the second half Tuesday night to hold on for a 63-53 victory. sports information director, at 4202 E. Summers made eight of 13 field goals, including 4-of-8 3-pointers, and had nine rebounds to lead the Fowler Ave., ATH100, Tampa, FL Hoyas (19-2, 9-1) to their sixth straight win and 18th in a row at home. Roy Hibbert, who had his hands 33620-8600 or sent via email - full with Kentrell Gransberry, missed his first three shots but finished with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting and eight rebounds. [email protected]. As for the rest of the team? They shot 9-for-34, and no one had more than one field goal until Jessie Sapp's 3-pointer with 11 minutes to play. Overall, the Hoyas shot just 39 percent, the worst performance INTERVIEW POLICIES of the season for a team that entered the game leading the Big East with a 50.3 percent average. Dominique Jones scored 15 points, and Gransberry had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Bulls (10- Please contact Jeff Wuerth to 13, 1-9), who have lost nine straight. arrange an interview with USF coach For a while, it seemed South Florida was capable of pulling a repeat of their 63-56 stunner over then- Stan Heath, a member of the coach- No. 20 Georgetown in Tampa two years ago, the last time the teams met. Gransberry outplayed Hibbert ing staff or a player.