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
Since I mentioned Gus Williams earlier today, a member of the 1973 USC basketball team, let’s once again appreciate him, including a rare color photo from his college career. You can make a case that Williams (1972-75) was the most successful player in USC history. An All-American in 1975 (which by itself puts him above many better-known players), Williams then enjoyed a stellar pro career, … Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
A day after USC was not selected for the NCAA Tournament, Andy Enfield was in rare form Monday. He said it was not his decision whether USC accepted an NIT bid but USC’s administration that decided. He also did not make any players available to the media. Enfield also said it would be up to the players who might be draft picks to decide whether … Continue reading Andy Enfield Is Still Bitter
ESPN2 will have Dave Pasch and Bill Walton at the Galen Center on Tuesday for the USC-North Carolina-Asheville game. There might be about 8,000 less fans than were at the Galen Center for Walton’s last visit, the USC-UCLA game. Continue reading Bill Walton Back At The Galen Center
I was watching the 1980 USC-Arizona State game and could not help but notice the Trojan player lounging on the sideline at the top of the photo. It’s a great illustration of how less crowded the sidelines were in those days. And don’t be too hard on the player. Remember, last season, USC players were taking selfies on the sideline at the Colorado game in … Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
For several years, I have complained that USC coach Andy Enfield refuses to upgrade the Trojans’ schedule. It played a critical role in the selection committee’s decision to deny USC an NCAA Tournament bid. USC was 0-5 against the Pac-12 teams who made the NCAA Tournament. It also lost to Texas A&M and Oklahoma, who made the Tournament. It’s only victories vs. NCAA Tournament teams … Continue reading Blame Andy Enfield’s Stubborness For NCAA Woes
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 