The Basketball Coaching Carousel Continues

One thing I emphasized when Eric Musselman got hired was that he burns through assistant coaches. Back in January I wrote about “rumblings” about staff changes. Well, assistant coach Quincy Pondexter is not returning next season. Musselman has wanted an assistant with L.A. ties but struck out with candidates like Eugene “Pooh” Jeter, who is currently assistant general manager of the Portland G League team. … Continue reading The Basketball Coaching Carousel Continues

scott wolfApril 7, 2025April 8, 202530 Comments

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Sunday Buzz: USC The Place To Be!

Turns out USC’s 78-64 loss to UConn in the Elite Eight was the Huskies’ only game decided by less than 23 points in the NCAA Tournament. How’s that for a silver lining? Ask Wesley Yates, A’Marion Peterson, Avery Howell and Kayleigh Heckel if LA is the place to be? “LA is a great city to play in obviously. They are the Mecca of the world … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC The Place To Be!

scott wolfApril 6, 2025April 8, 20257 Comments

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Three New Players For Basketball But What Does It Mean?

USC has added three basketball transfers today: Cal State Northrige forward Keonte Jones; Robert Morris forward Amarion Dickerson and Virginia forward Jacob Cofie. Jones and Dickerson averaged 13 points per game. Cofie averaged seven points. Sounds like they will nicely complement the existing players. But shouldn’t USC be trying to get a game-changing transfer? Especially after landing five-star guard Alijah Arenas? And especially after losing … Continue reading Three New Players For Basketball But What Does It Mean?

scott wolfApril 6, 2025April 6, 202518 Comments

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UConn Beats USC In Elite Eight

Not really a surprise as UConn defeated USC, 78-64, behind 31 points by Paige Buckers. But USC got just 10 points from Kiki Iriafen, who missed 11 straight shots. No way the Trojans had a chance with Iriafen struggling. Rayah Marshall showed up with 23 points and 15 rebounds. USC trailed 51-46 after three quarters but never got any closer in the fourth quarter. UConn … Continue reading UConn Beats USC In Elite Eight

scott wolfApril 1, 202530 Comments

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When Will JuJu Watkins Return?

JuJu Watkins was named the U.S. Basketball Writers’ Assn. Player of the Year today. I don’t think I agree with ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo in the clip below that assumes Watkins will redshirt next season. I think it’s too soon to know. She mentions that Paige Bueckers of UConn took a year off. But people respond differently and recovery times are not always the same. … Continue reading When Will JuJu Watkins Return?

scott wolfMarch 26, 2025March 26, 202512 Comments

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JuJu Watkins Suffers Season-Ending Injury

JuJu Watkins tore her ACL in the first quarter of last night’s USC game at the Galen Center, a devastating blow for the Trojans, who advanced to the Sweet 16 with a victory over Mississippi State. USC will now play Kansas State on Saturday at 5 p.m. in Spokane without its star player and if the Trojans win, likely play UConn. You can watch the … Continue reading JuJu Watkins Suffers Season-Ending Injury

scott wolfMarch 25, 2025March 25, 202527 Comments

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The Basketball Coaching Carousel Continues

Sunday Buzz: USC The Place To Be!

Three New Players For Basketball But What Does It Mean?

UConn Beats USC In Elite Eight

When Will JuJu Watkins Return?

JuJu Watkins Suffers Season-Ending Injury