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

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

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