Wesley Yates Back To Washington

Wesley Yates, who was arguably USC’s top basketball player, is returning to Washington, where he spent the 2023-24 season. This means he will also face USC next season. Yates started 24 of 33 games for USC and averaged 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Former USC assistant coach Tony Bland is an assistant at Washington. USC is making a strong … Continue reading Wesley Yates Back To Washington

USC Morning Buzz: Familiar Words For Offensive Line

So we’re back to Lincoln Riley talking up offensive tackle Tobias Raymond again for next season. Before last season, Riley praised Raymond but he didn’t start at right tackle until the Las Vegas Bowl. He is the favorite to start in 2025. Here’s the thing about the offensive line. The two best linemen last season, Jonah Monheim and Emmanuel Pregnon, are gone. They are being … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Familiar Words For Offensive Line

Morning Buzz: If USC Takes Transfer, Who Decides?

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?

The Basketball Coaching Carousel Continues

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