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
USC routed Oregon, 74-54, as Jonah Mathews scored 27 points and the Trojans advanced to the championship game of the Pac-12 Tournament for the first time since 2009. USC coach Andy Enfield: “Well, it’s really amazing what our players have done and our coaching staff to stay together. Without De’Anthony Melton, who will be a high draft pick in the NBA Draft, not playing a … Continue reading USC Reaches Pac-12 Finals Vs. Arizona
USC is a 6.5-point favorite over Oregon State. More importantly, CBS analyst Jerry Palm has USC as the final team making his NCAA Tournament field. That is really being on the bubble. Continue reading USC Bubble Watch
You might have heard that Cal State Northridge fired basketball coach Reggie Theus and athletic director Brandon Martin today. Martin is a former USC basketball player, so there is a USC connection, as usual. It’s not every day a coach and athletic director get fired on the same day. But I spoke to a Big West coach today with close ties to CSUN, and he … Continue reading Crazy Item Of The Day
