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USF’s Izaiyah Nelson reflects on emotional NBA Draft night: 'It didn't feel real'

The Oracle

When Izaiyah Nelson got the phone call that he was about to be taken with the 51st overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the celebration inside his draft party didn’t come immediately. Instead, Nelson sat quietly. His phone volume was turned down so no one else in the room could hear the call from […]

USF baseball sees three drafted in 2026 MLB Draft

The Oracle

A trio of USF baseball players were selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft, which took place July 11-12. Senior outfielder Ryan Pruitt, junior pitcher Edwin Alicea and redshirt-sophomore pitcher Ethan Sutton were all picked to continue their baseball careers in the pro leagues. Pruitt was drafted by the Houston Astros, while Alicea and […]

USF Athletics CEO shares stadium construction, ticketing updates

The Oracle

As USF moves closer to opening its on-campus stadium in fall 2027, Athletics CEO Rob Higgins provided updates on the stadium’s progress, ticket sales and future game-day experience during a media availability at the stadium sales center at the Museum of Science and Industry. At MOSI, on June 29, Higgins said construction remains on schedule […]

USF alumnus Chad Mallo returns to campus as summer camp leader 25 years post-graduation

The Oracle

Nearly 25 years after graduating from USF with a finance degree, Chad Mallo returned to the Tampa campus — this time as a summer camp instructor.

Orlando Magic selects USF men’s basketball Izaiyah Nelson in the NBA draft

The Oracle

Nelson is the first USF player to be drafted since Dominique Jones in 2010, selected 51st overall to the Orlando Magic.

OPINION: Cherish USF’s final season at Raymond James Stadium

The Oracle

USF fans should appreciate the team’s final year at Raymond James Stadium as opposed to having tunnel vision for the future on-campus stadium.

USF Sarasota-Manatee students, faculty share frustrations ahead of New College takeover

The Oracle

Even with a plan in place to secure student success, some USF faculty and students said they are feeling the brunt of the decision.

OPINION: Here are the best roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa

The Oracle

In many ways, Busch Gardens has represented my time at USF almost as much as the campus itself. My first trip to the park was for my high school’s graduation night, and my second visit was the day before orientation. Then, my third was a goodbye trip with my friends to celebrate the end of […]

OPINION: Summer courses mix relaxation with preparation

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Although condensed to four to 10 weeks, summer sessions feels easier to complete and manage compared to the fall and spring semesters. I love having a long break, but the transition from having so much free time to going right back into classes for the fall can be challenging. This summer, I am taking two […]

USF’s Jevin Relaford reflects on college ball in preparation for MLB draft

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After one season at USF, the American Conference Defensive Player of the Year is preparing for the same opportunity his father received nearly 30 years ago.

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