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USC Morning Buzz: A Sore Subject Returns

Remember Chad Baker-Mazara? He was dismissed from the basketball team by Eric Musselman. Baker-Mazara finally got around to addressing his dismissal. The former USC player said there are “false and misleading narratives regarding his character and age have circulated publicly.” He added that he “is a committed, team-first competitor who approaches the game with intensity, professionalism, and respect, and has consistently shown resilience while persevering … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Sore Subject Returns

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USC Tuesday Buzz: Eric Musselman Needs To Get Busy

Eric Musselman wants a point guard. USC has contacted Colby Garland (20.3 points, 4.6 assists) of San Jose State and Jay Rodgers (11.1 points, 6.9 assists) of Central Connecticut State. USC forward Amarion Dickerson is the latest player to enter the transfer portal. Musselman better get busy because right now USC doesn’t look great. One thing that doesn’t get talked about much is that some … Continue reading USC Tuesday Buzz: Eric Musselman Needs To Get Busy

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USC Basketball Hires Assistant Coach

On Monday, I wrote that Eric Musselman was looking to hire Hawaii associate head coach Brad Davidson. Davidson was officially hired today. Why was he hired? Davidson is Australian and I hear Musselman wants to bring in Australian players. Let’s see how much Davidson likes it when he gets yelled at a few times by Musselman. I hear the staff took a lot of heat … Continue reading USC Basketball Hires Assistant Coach

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USC Sunday Buzz: No Madness In March Here

Arkansas, where Eric Musselman used to coach, is in the Sweet 16. So is Nebraska. How about this? Utah State, who plays today, spent $2.4 million on NIL. USC spent about $8 million on three players. And could not make the tournament. Then there is the $5 million-plus Musselman makes in salary. Needless to say, the money’s not been well spent recently for USC basketball. … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: No Madness In March Here

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USC Thursday Buzz: Do Splash Hires Work?

If you’re wondering why Cal State L.A. is supposed to hire Michael Cooper as its men’s basketball coach despite Cooper’s spotty track record, remember the athletic director at Cal State L.A. is Daryl Gross, who for many years was Mike Garrett’s No. 2 at USC. Garrett (and Gross) used to believe in trying to make a splash hire in basketball. Once they offered the USC … Continue reading USC Thursday Buzz: Do Splash Hires Work?

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