If you knew USC would make 8-15 free throws, you might say what else is new? If you were told Drake would outrebound USC, 39-35, you might get nervous. But Drake was 7-37 from the field in the second half and USC was able to comfortably win its first-round game. Evan Mobley had 17 points and 11 rebounds; Isaiah Mobley 15 points and Drew Peterson … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Drake Game

With 2:35 left, Drake has made 5-30 shots in the second half and 2-12 of its 3-pointers. Drake has gone ice cold (2 for 23) and USC is comfortably ahead, 55-44. Why is USC trailing on rebounds, 29-24? Drake had 19 rebounds, USC had 15? Trojans lead 40-37 at haltime. USC made just 3-9 free throws in the first half but leads 40-37. It can’t … Continue reading USC-Drake Live Blog

Finally, the the NCAA Tournament is here for USC. It’s time for you to pick a score. Like I said yesterday, I think USC can beat or lose to anyone. USC is a 6.5-point favorite over Drake. The over/under is 136.5 points per William Hill. What happens if the game comes down to free throws? Continue reading Morning Buzz: Pick The USC-Drake Score

Did you follow the story on twitter this week where UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond gave two tickets to a Bruin fan in Indiana? It struck me as exactly the kind of viral, organic interaction that Mike Bohn (and Brandon Sosna) wish they could do but it always comes across as forced or pre-calculated when executed from Heritage Hall. Ryan, that’s not enough. I’ll give … Continue reading NCAA Tournament Envy?

Drake overcame a 10-point deficit with 10 minutes left and defeated Wichita State, 53-52, and will play USC on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The Bulldogs were led by guard Joseph Yesufu, who had 21 points and won its first NCAA Tournament game since 1971, when they beat Notre Dame. ShanQuan Hemphill played 10 minutes in his first game since he broke his foot Feb. 10. … Continue reading Drake Wins And Will Face USC