Now this is a departure. USC is going to host Auburn at the Galen Center next season as part of a home-and-home series with the Tigers. Did Auburn lose its entire team? Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler entered the NBA draft but the Tigers are showing up in some top 25 polls for next season and bring in five-star forward Yohan Traore. Maybe USC told Andy … Continue reading USC To Host Auburn In Basketball
USC women’s basketball recruit Aaliyah Gayles, a McDonald’s All-American, was shot at a house party in Las Vegas and underwent two emergency surgeries, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Her father, Donald Gayles, said on Twitter his daughter was “OK” and that “(she is going to) make it.” “Aaliyah is one of the strongest, most resilient young people I have ever known,” USC coach Lindsay … Continue reading USC Notes: Star Basketball Recruit Hospitalized After Shooting
USC guard Drew Peterson announced today he will make himself available for the NBA Draft but he will retain his college eligibility. Whatever Peterson decides will greatly impact USC next season because he was arguably the Trojans’ best player last season, averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds. What’s funny is Andy Enfield said the week after the season ended that Peterson was definitely coming back. … Continue reading Drew Peterson Enters NBA Draft But Will Not Hire Agent
USC forward Isaiah Mobley has announced he will enter the NBA Draft. Significantly, Mobley said he hired an agent, which means he cannot pull out of the draft. Back in January, I wrote about a Pac-12 head coach who told me cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, a transfer from Colorado, would be USC’s best corner. Well, here’s what Lincoln Riley said Saturday about Blackmon. “He’s a very … Continue reading USC Notes: Isaiah Mobley Turns Pro; Football Top Defensive Playmaker
I’m not sure who decides at USC what players to highlight from the past. But this is a dubious social media post. Legacy📜#FightOn✌️ pic.twitter.com/MuXFSjWPBU — USC Football (@USC_FB) March 25, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js That’s Taylor Mays, Ronnie Lott, Tim McDonald, Mark Carrier and Troy Polamalu. Why is this dubious? Because I would say two-time All-American Dennis Thurman (pictured) is ignored. He intercepted passes in seven straight … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: A History Lesson For USC
What’s the countdown on whether Boogie Ellis enters the transfer portal? Would he really sit out a season at another school? There was some confusion over his role in the Miami game when he played only 13 minutes. It looked like he might have had an injury but CBS said he was OK. USC looks light at guard right now so Ellis is definitely needed … Continue reading USC Notes: Any More Transfers Coming?
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