USF Basketball Begins New Season With Coach Hodgson's Overhauled Roster

Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson has built a respected NBA media brand grounded in authenticity, faith, and relentless hustle, tracing his journey from Jersey City to Harlem where early experiences shaped his storytelling voice. Graduate forward Yaxel Lendeborg's path to basketball prominence reflects a family legacy of athleticism, with his early lack of seriousness transformed by family support and his own growing commitment to the sport. At the University of South Florida, new coach Bryan Hodgson is revitalizing the men's basketball program with a high-tempo style, bringing in 13 new players including key transfers familiar with his coaching, aiming to build on recent success despite a season of transition. Hodgson's leadership is marked by intensity, analytical approaches, and strong player relationships, positioning USF as a competitive force in the American Conference, with expectations to improve following a 25-8 season under the late previous coach. Meanwhile, North Carolina basketball faces pivotal challenges in the post-Roy Williams era under Hubert Davis, balancing a rich historical legacy with modern pressures such as the transfer portal and NIL changes, as Davis enters his fifth season with questions about his ability to sustain the program's high standards. Across these narratives, themes of legacy, transformation, leadership, and resilience define the current landscape of college and professional basketball.