I was surprised USC coach Clay Helton got a five-year extension in February but was told it was for stability by some USC officials, especially with basketball’s uncertainty. But several boosters I talked to also believe that athletic director Lynn Swann could have been ordered to offer the extension: Either by USC president Max Nikias or perhaps one of the billionaire athletic supporters. I’m not … Continue reading Who Makes The Big Decisions?
USC overcame the absence of Chimezie Metu, thanks to 26 points from Jordan McLaughlin, 24 from Nick Rakocevic and 22 from Elijah Stewart. Good for McLaughlin and Stewart, who are seniors, to keep playing and never sitting out. “Chimezie made a personal decision to not play,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. “Basically it’s a prevention of injury (decision). He’ll prepare for the NBA draft. That … Continue reading USC Defeats UNC-Asheville In Double OT Without Chimezie Metu
USC forward Chimezie Metu is not going to play in tonight’s NIT first-round game against North Carolina-Asheville, according to a member of the basketball program. I personally find this ridiculous. Metu is not Marvin Bagley. This simply reinforces the image of having a sense of entitlement. He was stripped of his captaincy after delivering a cheap shot to a player earlier this season and suspended … Continue reading Chimezie Metu Will Not Play In NIT Game
The NIT has some new rules for its games: *Four 10-minute quarters instead of 20-minute halves *a longer 3-point line used under FIBA rules *a wider lane like in the NBA Continue reading USC’s NIT Game Has Different Look
Former USC wide receiver Marqise Lee is getting a new year four-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the deal is worth a maximum $38 million with $18 million guaranteed. Continue reading Marqise Lee Signs New Deal In Jacksonville
It is completely understandable for USC to be shocked and disappointed for not making the NCAA Tournament. But I’m not sure where this attitude emerged that some players might be too good to play in the tournament or risk their draft status. Who are we talking about? Chimezie Metu? He is currently projected as a second-round pick. If he did not play tonight, NBA teams … Continue reading USC’s Strange View Of NIT
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 