South Florida Men's Basketball Head Coach Chris Mack has announced that graduate guard Mike James and senior guard Sonny Wilson will serve as team captains for the 2026-27 season. This decision comes following a team vote, highlighting the leadership qualities these veteran players demonstrated during summer and preseason workouts.
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James, at 6-5, has a notable college basketball background, originally recruited by Mack from Louisville. He has played 86 collegiate games, starting 64, and has amassed 756 points and 306 rebounds. As he turns 24 on September 9, he brings valuable experience to the Bulls this season.
Wilson, a 6-1 guard, previously starred at Toledo where he was recognized as Gatorade Michigan Player of the Year and earned All-MAC honors twice. He enters his final collegiate season with 99 games played, 98 of which were starts, and has scored 1,338 points, along with 373 rebounds, 331 assists, and 101 steals.
The 2026-27 season is set to begin on November 2 against Charleston Southern at the Yuengling Center, the first game in a 14-game non-conference schedule. Fans can catch a glimpse of the new Bulls team during an exhibition game against St. Leo on October 19.
The Bulls are fresh off a 25-9 season in 2025-26 where they reached the NCAA tournament and captured the American Conference championship. Under Coach Mack, who joined the program on March 25, 2026, the team has welcomed 15 new players, featuring 12 transfers and three high school recruits. The transfer class is notably strong, with several players holding high ratings by 247Sports.
Season tickets for the upcoming season can be purchased at USFBullstix.com or by calling 1-800-GoBulls, with single-game tickets to be made available at a later date.