USC is a No. 1 seed in the NIT and will host UNC-Asheville (21-12), winners of the Big South Conference. Yeah, that game ought to draw a great crowd. How many concession stands will be closed for that game? Hey, it might work out if USC wins the NIT. Or not. The game is Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at the Galen Center and will … Continue reading USC Will Host UNC-Asheville In NIT

Jerry Palm was right! USC does not make the NCAA Tournament. UCLA and Arizona State did. I thought being second in the Pac-12 and Pac-12 Tournament would be enough. But the other truth is USC did not have quality victories. And the Pac-12 was not considered that tough, so being No. 2 is apparently not an accomplishment. What a comedown for a team ranked No. … Continue reading USC Does Not Make NCAA Tournament

The highlight of the Pac-12 Tournament was after the USC-Arizona game, when commissioner Larry Scott was roundly booed by the crowd. Most of the fans were from Arizona but I suspect fans of most Pac-12 schools would be happy to boo Scott. Especially the ones who are DirecTV subscribers. I thought last night USC was in the NCAA Tournament. But CBS Sports tournament guru Jerry … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Larry Scott Booed, Is USC In Bubble Trouble?

USC lost to Arizona, 75-61, in the Pac-12 championship game. USC was outrebounded 42-19. Arizona’s Deandre Ayton had 32 points and 18 rebounds for the Wildcats. Nick Rakocevic led USC with 13 points and made 6-7 shots. But . . . he did not attempt a shot or free throw in the second half. So USC will return to Los Angeles and await its fate … Continue reading USC Loses To Arizona, Now Waits For NCAA Berth