Vlad Dyakonov, an offensive lineman from Folsom, Calif., committed to USC. He is a four-star prospect by Rivals and three-star by 247. Drew Fielder, the Georgetown transfer who committed to USC on Monday, has signed with Boise State. He is from Boise. Continue reading USC Notes: One Commitment; One Departure
Lincoln Riley said USC “may” take a linebacker in the transfer portal. He doesn’t know for sure because D’Anton Lynn and Chad Bowden will probably make that decision instead of him. Do you think Lynn and Bowden would let Riley decide if they need another defensive player? They can just go to Jen Cohen if he balks. For people who don’t read this blog regularly, … Continue reading Morning Buzz: If USC Takes Transfer, Who Decides?
Five-star basketball guard Brayden Burries of Corona will announce his college decision Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. USC is among his final five choices. Three-star cornerback Peyton Dyer of Duluth, Ga., has decommitted from South Carolina following a visit to USC. Lincoln Riley’s going to get a Georgia recruit! He must have a deal with Chad Bowman that allows him to a get a few Texas/Georgia … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: It’s Transactions Tuesday!
One thing I emphasized when Eric Musselman got hired was that he burns through assistant coaches. Back in January I wrote about “rumblings” about staff changes. Well, assistant coach Quincy Pondexter is not returning next season. Musselman has wanted an assistant with L.A. ties but struck out with candidates like Eugene “Pooh” Jeter, who is currently assistant general manager of the Portland G League team. … Continue reading The Basketball Coaching Carousel Continues
It feels like I’ve heard this song before. USC added a three-star lineman in football and a basketball transfer who won’t transform the program. Jake Johnson, a defensive tackle from Prosper, Texas, committed today. He was offered by Baylor, Kansas, Northwestern and SMU. Lincoln Riley will be happy because Johnson is the third commitment from Texas for the Class of 2026. And Georgetown center Drew … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Flurry Of Football/Basketball Additions
Turns out USC’s 78-64 loss to UConn in the Elite Eight was the Huskies’ only game decided by less than 23 points in the NCAA Tournament. How’s that for a silver lining? I don’t know what Bryce Harper has to do with USC other than this tired “LA is the place to be” campaign that USC is stuffing down everyone’s throats. Ask Wesley Yates, A’Marion … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC The Place To Be!
