Michigan forward Terrance Williams II has committed to USC. He averaged 12.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists this season. Williams also shot 39.7 percent on three-point shots. Xavier guard Desmond Claude visited USC this past weekend. He averaged 16.6 points and was named the Most Improved Player in the Big East. This sounds like another one of the impact players Eric Musselman wants to … Continue reading USC Notes: Basketball Lands Big Ten Transfer

A former USC basketball coach told some supporters over the weekend that Eric Musselman is “the second coming of Bobby Knight.” He was referring to their temperament. Of course, that’s no surprise if you’ve read this blog the past few weeks. But people are slowly learning. Right now, however, it’s the honeymoon period and Musselman said Monday night he hopes to land some big commits … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Bobby Knight Redux?

All-Pac-12 guard Talia von Oelhoffen of Oregon State has committed to USC. She is expected to start at point guard for the Trojans. It’s going to be interesting next season to see USC because they now have enough talent that they won’t need JuJu Watkins to shoot 22 times a game. Here is a potential starting lineup: PG: Talia von Oelhoffen (All-Pac-12) SG: JuJu Watkins … Continue reading USC Notes: Quiet Day On Campus (So Far)

I was impressed Friday when it was reported Kentucky freshman DJ Wagner was visiting USC. Then I learned Wagner was/is dating USC women’s basketball player JuJu Watkins and they went to each other’s high school proms. So was this a serious visit or a free trip to L.A.? We’ll find out when Wagner decides if he wants to follow John Calipari to Arkansas, stay at … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Serious Visit To Campus?

Stanford forward Kiki Iriafen has committed to USC, a significant addition that makes the Trojans a favorite for the national title. Iriafen, who is 6-3, led the Cardinal in scoring (19.4 points), field-goal percentage (55 percent) and was second in rebounding (11.0). That’s pretty good when you consider she was teammates with Cameron Brink. She might be the No. 1 pick in next year’s WNBA … Continue reading Big Pickup For USC Women’s Basketball