South Florida Bulls men’s basketball guard Josh Omojafo has emerged as a key contributor for the team this season. Since transferring to USF, Omojafo has become known for his versatility on the court, averaging 12.7 points per game and ranking second on the team in rebounds with 5.4 per game. He also stands out at the free-throw line, maintaining a 78.6 percent success rate and ranking among national leaders in attempts and makes.
Omojafo’s impact extends beyond scoring. “He’s a problem to defend,” said USF assistant coach Jamie Quarles. “He gets downhill at a high, high level. What do you do with this guy? Put a traditional four-man on him? He’ll drive past those guys. Put a smaller guard on him? He’ll kill them with physicality.
“Josh means so much to us. Because he’s so versatile, he’s such a big piece to the overall puzzle of what we’re trying to do. No matter what we ask, he never complains. He just does his job. He’s a huge part of the success we’ve been having.”
Despite these contributions, Omojafo is often not highlighted alongside teammates like Izaiyah Nelson or CJ Brown but remains focused on team goals rather than individual recognition. “You could say I’ve been underrated or overlooked, but I really don’t care about that,” Omojafo said. “I’m all about winning. If you look at the teams I’ve been on, they tend to win games, and that’s what it’s all about. If we can all get USF to the highest level, reach our potential and get to the postseason, that’s what I’m after.”
Omojafo’s journey includes leading Gannon University from a 3-23 record to 32-2 and an NCAA Division II Tournament Elite Eight appearance before transferring to Robert Morris University where he helped secure an NCAA Tournament bid last season.
“People couldn’t believe I went to a place without a history of winning,” Omojafo said regarding his move to Robert Morris after being named an All-American at Gannon.
USF head coach Bryan Hodgson recognized Omojafo’s defensive skills and ability to draw fouls during recruitment: “We saw how well he played against Alabama in the NCAA Tournament game, but once we looked into his numbers, we were really impressed with his physicality on the defensive end and his ability to draw fouls,” Hodgson said. “Josh is one of the really good stories in the transfer portal. He has done right by everywhere he has been, helping his teams win at every level.
“You have to account for his ability to get to the basket, and one of his biggest assets is defense. He always draws one of the toughest assignments, and he generally does a great job taking on a difficult offensive matchup.”
Omojafo credits hard work and family support for his perseverance through challenging times early in college basketball: “I always knew I was a good player,” Omojafo said. “I believed in me. My family believed in me.”
USF is currently preparing for important home games against UTSA Roadrunners and first-place Tulsa as it continues its American Conference schedule.
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The South Florida Bulls men’s basketball program recently appointed Bryan Hodgson as head coach in March 2025 after successful seasons at Arkansas State (https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/24/bryan-hodgson-named-usf-mens-basketball-head-coach.aspx). The team plays home games at Yuengling Center on campus.
