Now This Is A Surprising Stat

Check this out. On Sunday afternoon, USC played Illinois in women’s basketball while UCLA played Ohio State in men’s basketball. The games started within 20 minutes of each other. The UCLA game was big because it honored Bill Walton. Attendance: USC vs. Illinois: 9,021 UCLA vs. Ohio State: 9,015 Who would bet the USC women would outdraw the UCLA men on the day Walton was … Continue reading Now This Is A Surprising Stat

USC Notes: Some Recruiting Talk

Brayden Miner, the son of USC great Harold Miner, is getting recruited by UC Davis and some Division II schools. “All we’re worried about is our shooting, … Our crowd’s mind is on the wrong stuff. They make it worse. The stress in Pauley is crazy. How about help the guy, cheer for the guy? He’s not trying to miss the free throw. Everyone’s mind … Continue reading USC Notes: Some Recruiting Talk

USC Notes: An Epic Description For A Victory

Carol Folt called USC’s win over last-place Penn State “epic.” What will she say if USC’s women’s basketball team defeats No. 1 UCLA on Thursday? Epic win for @USC_Hoops tonight! #FightOn! pic.twitter.com/jSxeF7HeOu — Carol Folt (@PresidentFolt) February 12, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js UCLA women's basketball's scout team usually wears yellow jerseys. Today, they wore USC colors. They also had the fight song playing earlier in practice. pic.twitter.com/pmtPBT638t … Continue reading USC Notes: An Epic Description For A Victory

A Peacock Alert For USC Fans

It’s a big week at the Galen Center with No. 7-ranked USC playing No. 1 UCLA in women’s basketball on Thursday night. It’s a sellout. Now the kicker: The game will be on Peacock. Unbelievable. Biggest game of the season. On Peacock. A streaming service. How does that promote the sport? By the way, I get Peacock. But I also see the big picture. Most … Continue reading A Peacock Alert For USC Fans

Big Commitment For USC As Alijah Arenas Commits

Five-star shooting guard Alijah Arenas of Chatsworth High School committed to USC today. Remember yesterday I wrote an insider told me not to discount the Trojans. Why? Apparently, Arenas’ mother wanted him to go to USC. It’s a big pickup for Eric Musselman, who needed to land one of the big five Southern California stars that will graduate in the next 2 years. This gives … Continue reading Big Commitment For USC As Alijah Arenas Commits