USC Buzz: It’s Spring Scrimmage Saturday So Naturally Basketball Makes News

The USC spring scrimmage is at 12 p.m. So the news this morning is that four-star guard Silas Demary Jr. has requested a release from his National Letter of Intent and will reopen his recruitment. It’s a smart move. Boogie Ellis is back. Bronny James might come to USC. So there is a surplus of guards. Now all the fanboys who hyped Demary will suddenly … Continue reading USC Buzz: It’s Spring Scrimmage Saturday So Naturally Basketball Makes News

USC Notes: Reese Dixon-Waters To San Diego State

Former USC guard Reese Dixon-Waters is transferring to San Diego State, according to Kris Johnson. Dixon-Waters visited the Aztecs last weekend. This is a significant development with USC moving into the conference. Petitti will be involved in decisions ranging from scheduling (which affects USC and UCLA the most) to possible expansion. Some will argue Ohio State A.D. Gene Smith will have more influence than Petitti … Continue reading USC Notes: Reese Dixon-Waters To San Diego State

What Boogie Ellis Reportedly Returning Means

Boogie Ellis is returning for another season at USC, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. It’s a reversal for Ellis, who on USC Senior Night said he was not returning. What changed? Ellis might be making more from NIL than if he fares poorly in the NBA Draft. This has a lot of ramifications for the Trojans: Isaiah Collier will be the point guard … Continue reading What Boogie Ellis Reportedly Returning Means

USC Notes: Lots Of Polls Out

USC is ranked No. 25 in this week’s Baseball America Top 25 poll. This was never expected before the season. Shoutout to #SDSU. Always glad to see California winning. Must be said though… #UCLA with a healthy Jaylen Clark and Adem Bona destroys both of those teams… — Gavin Carlson (@GavinCarlsonDB) April 2, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Kentucky 11/1 Duke 12/1 Purdue … Continue reading USC Notes: Lots Of Polls Out

USC Morning Buzz: There’s Skill Players And Everyone Else

Lincoln Riley said after the season he was going to be more involved in the defense. But last week showed his priorities: It’s the skill players and everyone else. USC wasn’t short-handed with offensive or defensive linemen. Or linebackers. But it had a couple skill players nicked up and the world came to a halt. Those are the players that matter in Riley’s world. You … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: There’s Skill Players And Everyone Else

USC Notes: UConn Coach Dan Hurley Doesn’t Remind Me Of A Certain Someone

Who do you have in the UConn-San Diego State game? UConn is a heavy favorite (7.5 points). Have you ever listened to Huskies coach Dan Hurley talk? He comes across a lot more genuine than Andy Enfield in interviews. Late night with the skipper … @dhurley15 joined @John_Fanta after leading his @UConnMBB team back to the National Championship. pic.twitter.com/jWUvkhXPhU — BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) April … Continue reading USC Notes: UConn Coach Dan Hurley Doesn’t Remind Me Of A Certain Someone