gregory welcomed nine new players to the program for the 2018-19 season. usf also was benefitted by gardner–webb transfer laquincy rideau, who came off a redshirt season in 2017-18 and alexis yetna's addition to the hardwood. it started the season 10-2 through non-conference play before going 8-10 in aac play. under gregory's eye, rideau earned an aac defensive player of the year honor, while yetna was named the league's freshman of the year for their efforts during the regular season.