It was a year of uproarious cheers and happy tears. There was green-and-gold unity, school pride almost like never before, and the promise of even better times ahead. There were confetti-filled celebrations. And there was hardware.
Lots and lots of championship hardware.
By the end of 2023-24, USF athletics established itself as a major factor in the American Athletic Conference. Its upward trajectory drew national notice. And its future never seemed more bright.
"I'm so proud of our student-athletes, our coaches, our staff and our fans,'' said Michael Kelly, USF's vice president for athletics. "I think our programs made so many incredible memories.