The University of South Florida Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to recognize and perpetuate the memory of student athletes, teams, coaches and administrators who have made demonstrably outstanding and significant contributions to the success, tradition and heritage of USF Athletics, and who demonstrate the character and values that define the highest principles of sport. Induction in the University of South Florida Athletic Hall of Fame is the highest honor afforded by the USF Athletics Department.
The Hall of Fame is located within the Lee Roy Selmon Athletic Center on USF's Tampa campus.
History
The Hall of Fame was established by director of athletics Doug Woolard in 2009 with the first 16 inductees. 12 of the inaugural inductees were members or coaches of the 1985 USF women's swimming team, which won the first and only NCAA national championship in USF history. Mark Harlan took over as athletic director in 2014, and no new members were inducted during his tenure. Michael Kelly brought the Hall of Fame back in 2019 after he became USF's new AD, though no class was inducted in 2021 due to the induction ceremony for 2020 being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Selection process
Nominations Nominations are accepted from both the Hall of Fame voting committee and the general public. Individuals must have completed their bachelor's degree and be at least four years removed from their USF career to be nominated. Nominees are eligible for induction for up to three years after being nominated. If not selected in that period of time, they must be re-nominated for further consideration.
Induction Every year the three nominees with the most votes from the Hall of Fame committee, provided that they receive votes from at least five of the nine members of the committee, will be inducted into the USF Athletic Hall of Fame. Prior to 2019, any nominee that received six or more votes from the nine member committee was inducted, regardless of how many nominees passed that threshold. The annual induction ceremony takes place at USF's Homecoming football game. In 2024, four new members were inducted.
Voting committee The USF Hall of Fame voting committee consists of nine members: a past Hall of Fame inductee, two USF Varsity Club Board members, the faculty athletics representative, a senior woman administrator, a USF Alumni Association representative, a former USF athletics coach or staff member, a distinguished community member and the director of athletics. All members of the committee serve a term of two years, with the exception of the athletic director, who serves on the committee for their entire tenure as AD and appoints the other members of the committee.
Inductees As of 2024, the Hall features 50 members: 41 players, 7 coaches, and 3 athletic directors with one member inducted as both a player and a coach.
Athletic Directors NameYears with USFYear inductedNotesDick Bowers1966–822009First Athletic Director in USF history, served as AD for 17 yearsLee Roy Selmon1994–20042012Associate AD 1994–2001, AD 2001–2004. Considered the "Father of USF Football"Paul Griffin1986–20012022Oversaw the addition of two sports, 63 conference titles, and appointed several of the most celebrated coaches in USF history including Jose Fernandez, Ken Eriksen, and USF Hall of Famer Bobby Paschal
Coaches NameSportYears with USFYear inductedNotesBill MannMen's & women's swimming1979–872009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the HallLou ManganielloWomen's swimming (assistant)1982–872009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the HallDan HolcombMen's soccer1965–862010Led the Bulls to 15 conference titles, 22 straight winning seasons, .701 winning percentage, top 30 all time in wins in NCAA Men's soccer historySherry BedingfieldWomen's tennis1980–20022010Inducted as both a player and a coachRobert GrindeyMen's swimming1965–782011Led the Bulls to 7 individual and relay national championships and a second place finish at the 1971 NCAA College Division Swimming National ChampionshipBobby PaschalMen's basketball1986–962013Winningest head coach in program history, led the Bulls to their first two NCAA Tournaments and four total postseason appearancesEddie CardieriBaseball1986–20062024Winningest head coach in program history, five-time conference coach of the year, led the Bulls to five 40-win seasons, eight conference championships, and nine NCAA appearances
Athletes NameSportYears with USFYear inductedNotesCharlie BradleyMen's basketball1982–852009All-time leading scorer in USF men's basketball history, 1983 Sun Belt Player of the Year, Sun Belt All Decade team member, three time All ConferenceWanda GuytonWomen's basketball1984–8920091989 All American, 1989 Sun Belt Player of the Year, three time All ConferenceMichelle ScarboroughRifle1987–902009Two time individual national champion (1989 air rifle and 1990 smallbore), four time All AmericanAlicia McHughWomen's swimming1982–852009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the Hall. McHugh won the 1984 and 1985 individual national championships in the 100-yard freestyle event and was a member of two relay championship teams.Nancy BercawWomen's swimming1982–852009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the Hall. Bercaw was a member of three relay national championship teams.Merit GreavesWomen's swimming1982–852009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the Hall. Greaves was a member of two relay national championship teams.Margaret MortellWomen's swimming1983–862009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the Hall. Mortell was a member of three relay national championship teams.Suzanne CrenshawWomen's swimming1984–872009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the Hall. Crenshaw won two individual national championships in the 1985 500-yard and 1650-yard freestyle events.Susan DuncanWomen's swimming1985–872009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the HallTracey HayesWomen's swimming1985–872009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the HallDawn HewettWomen's swimming1985–872009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the Hall. Hewett won two individual national championships in the 1985 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke events and was a member of two relay national championship teams.Julie MullerWomen's swimming1985–872009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the HallJonie TroupeWomen's swimming1985–872009All players and coaches of the 1985 national champion women's swimming team were inducted into the HallRoss GloadBaseball1995–972010All time program leader in home runs and runs batted inJoe LewkowiczMen's swimming1969–722010First national champion in USF history, two time national champion, 12 time All AmericanSherry BedingfieldWomen's tennis1970–722010Inducted as both a player and a coachKerine BlackWomen's track & field1997–20012010Three time C-USA Women's track & field Athlete of the Year, five time All American, holds seven program records, only walk-on to be inducted into the HallRadenko DobrašMen's basketball1988–9220111990 Sun Belt Tournament MVP, three time All Conference, third in program history in points, assists, and three pointersAnthony HenryFootball1997–20002011Two time All Independent honors, played in the NFL for nine yearsFergus HooperMen's soccer1974–772011First All American in USF history, three time All American, 1977 Hermann Trophy finalistMonica TrinerSoftball1996–992011Second in USF history in wins, strikeouts, batting average, and hitsMichelle CollierVolleyball1998–20022011Two time C-USA Player of the Year, first All American in USF Volleyball history, unanimous C-USA Player of the Decade (2004), holds seven program recordsChucky AtkinsMen's basketball1992–962012Four year starter, most three pointers made in program historyJessica DicksonWomen's basketball2003–072012USF women's basketball all-time leading scorer, John R. Wooden Award finalist, two time All American, three time All Conference, 2003 C-USA Freshman of the YearChris HeintzBaseball1993–9620131996 All American, 1996 C-USA Player of the Year, holds single season program record for hits and runs batted inMarquel BlackwellFootball1999–20022013Second in program history in touchdowns and passing yards (first in both at time of induction)Dayana OctavienWomen's track & field2000–042013Three time C-USA Women's track & field Athlete of the Year, two time All American, seven time conference champion, C-USA All Decade team member, 2008 Haitian Olympic Team memberShantia GraceWomen's basketball2005–092019Three time All Conference, 2009 WNIT MVP, holds the single game scoring record in USF women's basketball historyGeorge SelvieFootball2006–092019Only two time, first team All American in program history, 2007 Bill Willis Trophy winner, 2007 Big East Defensive Player of the Year, three time All ConferenceSara NevinsSoftball2011–142019Three time All American, four time All Conference, two time conference Pitcher of the Year, pitched two perfect games and nine no hitters, all time program leader in wins, saves, innings pitched, and strikeouts as of her graduation, member of the US Women's National Team from 2013 to 2015Courtney WilliamsWomen's basketball2012–162020Second all time in program history for points and rebounds, two time All American, three time All Conference, holds the single season points record in program historyMatthew O'NealMen's track & field and