What to say about Bronny James? He was an unselfish teammate and blended into the squad nicely this season without any drama. He’s the type of role player any coach would like on the roster. But are those the attributes of someone who will get drafted? If smart, he will transfer to another school. Now that he is gone, what about the shameless self-promotion USC … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Bronny, We Hardly Knew You
Eric Musselman is being introduced to the media today. So I found a picture of when Bob Boyd was introduced to the media by athletic director Jess Hill on March 22, 1966. Bill Sharman was mentioned as a candidate for the job. Later in the day after Boyd was offered the job, Sharman was named coach of the San Francisco Warriors. Sharman took the Warriors … Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement
Eric Musselman has a massive rebuild ahead. I’m going to keep an eye on how he does with the talented Southern California Class of 2026. Musselman was criticized in Arkansas for alienating in-state high school coaches and relying on the transfer portal. He must work the portal to have a team for next year. But he can’t ignore the Class of 2026 local players like … Continue reading Tracking Eric Musselman Developments
The USC coaching search is over. Did anyone else besides Eric Musselman interview? Musselman is expected to become USC’s new basketball coach. It will probably be rocky at times, but if he can deliver a couple Elite Eight appearances and compete in the Big Ten, he will be worth it. If he doesn’t reinvigorate the program, then people will start focusing on his personality and … Continue reading USC To Hire Eric Musselman
Now this is a twist. USC guard Kobe Johnson announced he was transferring to UCLA. I have to say, after playing for Andy Enfield for three years, going to play for Mick Cronin is going to be a culture shock, to say the least. Continue reading Kobe Johnson Transfers To UCLA
College basketball writer Jeff Goodman said agent/consultant Matt Kelly is assisting Jen Cohen with the USC basketball coaching search. Eric Musselman does not have an agent but Goodman has wondered if Kelly is going to get a fee from Musselman or maybe even become his agent if USC hires the Arkansas coach. “He’s pretty much her agent, Jen Cohen’s agent,” Goodman said. “Is there a … Continue reading A Potential Basketball Conflict Of Interest
