Technically, USF's campus is closed until Jan. 2. It's a ghost town. Students, faculty and staff members are home for the holidays. Accustomed to
But if you're around the Pam and Les Mums Basketball Center during that seemingly dormant time, listen closely. You're bound to hear bouncing basketballs, sneakers squeaking on the hardwood and coaches bellowing out orders.
Even at Christmas, the USF men's and women's basketball teams really don't have a true holiday.
There will be a mini-break of sorts. Following the USF women's trip to a San Diego tournament, the players will have a few days off with family until reporting back on Dec.