Mudia Reuben is much more than a talented wide receiver for the USF football team. He is the prototype of the kind of athlete and human being of which Bulls Nation can be justly proud.
The latest proof of that is in this outstanding story by Paul Guzzo of the University Communications and Marketing staff. He reported that Reuben is using his NIL money to create and fund the Nigeria Water Project.
The nonprofit has drilled wells in six different Nigerian villages, where access to clean water can be challenging.
“I want to build something here, something big,” Reuben said, “and bring it to communities that don’t have access to it. I just want to continue to make an impact on the world.”
He was inspired to take this step after hearing his parents’ stories of childhood in Nigeria. Among other things, it involved long daily walks, often barefoot, to distant streams to collect water. He could see the deep scars on his father's legs of how arduous the trek was.
He is spending what he called “A very good portion of my NIL,” on the project..
But no regrets.
“I’m playing college football, I’m living good. On the other hand, I have family living on the whole other side of the spectrum. I had to do something," he said.
Reuben, who transferred to USF last year from Stanford, is pursuing a master’s degree in pharmaceutical nanotechnology with a concentration in biomedical engineering.
Senay moves on
The Bulls top pitcher from this season, true freshman Michael Senay, has committed to the University of Alabama.
Senay entered the Transfer Portal shortly after the Bulls' season ended without qualifying for the American Conference tournament.
He was 6-3 with a 3.78 ERA in 14 appearances, including 13 starts, over 81 innings -- both team highs.
Kids grow up with aspirations and dreams of playing SEC baseball.
— Crimson Coverage (@CrimsonCoverage) June 19, 2026
That was the case for Alabama’s latest transfer addition Michael Senay.
With the opportunity now present, Senay spoke with me about achieving his lifelong dream of playing in the SEC, particularly at Alabama. pic.twitter.com/K8wLAaIsN5
Senay is one of eight Bulls who entered the portal, but so far he is the only one to find a new program. According to the On3.com portal tracker, OF Victor Cartagena, RHPJonah Sarabie, LHP Christian Brown, OF Victor Cartagena, RHP Carter Krawchuk, LHP Nakni Anna, RF Gabriel Graulau, P Nolan Bernard, and RF Brock Silvers are still looking.
Carla Brito heads to the next level
The women's basketball team sent another player to a professional league. Guard Carla Brito has signed with Casademont Zaragoza of the Liga ACB -- the top women's league in Spain.
Another Bull is going pro 🤘
— USF Women's Basketball (@USFWBB) June 16, 2026
Carla Brito has signed a contract with Casademont Zaragoza in Spain! pic.twitter.com/t8zUp5Cxzx
Brito's hometown is Puerto del Rosario, Spain. She played in 129 games during her four-year career for the Bulls and averaged 28 minutes per game.
USF has had 10 players either drafted by WNBA teams or sign as free agents. The list includes three first-round draft picks. The Bulls have also sent several players to international leagues.
Want to stay up to date on the progress of construction at USF's on-campus stadium? The university has made it easy by opening a tree website about the project.
The site includes videos of CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins' recent media updates, construction videos, and other information.
The 35,000-seat stadium is scheduled to open in 2027. The Bulls will host Louisville in the inaugural game.
Future non-conference opponents include UConn (2028), N.C. State and Notre Dame (2029), Bowling Green (2030), and Western Kentucky (2031).
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