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The struggles have raised questions about the Bulls ability to adjust offensively once they move beyond their scripted opening plays.

“I think our process as coaches has to be better, so we can allow these guys to execute,” Hartline said.
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Head coach Brian Hartline pointed to missed opportunities in the closing minutes as a deciding factor in #USF’s loss to ECU.

“We did not capitalize on that, having the ball twice with under six minutes to go,” he said.

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Hartline said he is optimistic looking forward, acknowledging there is room to grow for his squad.

“We’re in a good spot. Not a great spot — we’re in a good spot,” he said Tuesday. “Although [improvements] are not right away, it’s coming as long as we keep going.”
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#USF coach Brian Hartline didn't specify what injury QB Michael Van Buren sustained against UAB and said an injury report will be released later this week to name a starter for Friday's game against ECU.

“We will have [a quarterback],” Hartline said.

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Lanness Robinson, executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission called the Bay Area’s location a major factor in drawing events.

“We live in paradise, and so there is definitely the desire to come to our area,” he said.
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With the American Conference basketball tournaments set in the Yuengling Center in 2027 & 2028, #USF Athletics CEO Rob Higgins said the Tampa Bay area has a history of rallying around major sporting events.

Read more on page 8 of our basketball edition:
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Mack said the lack of transparency surrounding NIL negotiations has made the process particularly challenging.

"You hear these things when you're recruiting a student-athlete that Team A is paying this amount, and it's like you never know whether to believe it," he said.
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From NIL to the transfer portal, #USF coach Chris Mack has seen college basketball shift throughout his career.

"I think you grow from your experiences, both the positive ones and the negative ones," he said.

Read more on page 4 of our basketball edition
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