USC Morning Buzz: Will Drew Peterson Go Pro?

USC guard Drew Peterson, who worked out with the Lakers over the weekend, has until Wednesday to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft. “I’m willing as one of those guys to buy into whatever situation I need to be in, looking to help in any way I can,” Peterson said after his Lakers workout. “I want to be on a winning team and I … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Will Drew Peterson Go Pro?

USC Sunday Buzz: Two Programs Struggling

USC sits in last place in the Pac-12 baseball standings. The Trojans have been eliminated from the first-ever Pac-12 baseball tournament, which only takes the top 8 teams. Is Jason Gill going to survive as USC baseball coach? Should he? I had baseball boosters tell me this year was going to be different. It’s not. USC wilted in Pac-12 play. As usual. I’ve been critical … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Two Programs Struggling

Boogie Ellis Enters NBA Draft

USC guard Boogie Ellis is included among the list of players who entered the NBA draft that was released by the NBA today. Ellis can return to USC if he chooses, however. But let’s remember this quote from Andy Enfield on March 25 regarding Ellis. “He’s coming back, he was never leaving,” Enfield said. Enfield also said Drew Peterson was coming back and Peterson entered … Continue reading Boogie Ellis Enters NBA Draft

USC Notes: Star Basketball Recruit Hospitalized After Shooting

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