USC Notes: Quiet Day On Campus (So Far)

All-Pac-12 guard Talia von Oelhoffen of Oregon State has committed to USC. She is expected to start at point guard for the Trojans. It’s going to be interesting next season to see USC because they now have enough talent that they won’t need JuJu Watkins to shoot 22 times a game. Here is a potential starting lineup: PG: Talia von Oelhoffen (All-Pac-12) SG: JuJu Watkins … Continue reading USC Notes: Quiet Day On Campus (So Far)

USC Morning Buzz: Sometimes It Pays To Go Pro

USC defensive tackle Kyon Barrs and cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace will sign free-agent contracts with NFL teams. Barrs will sign with the Titans and Roland-Wallace is going to the Chiefs. In retrospect, both would have been better off going pro a year ago instead of transferring from Arizona to USC. That’s part of the gamble when you transfer. They didn’t raise their draft stock in the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Sometimes It Pays To Go Pro

USC Sunday Buzz: A Serious Visit To Campus?

I was impressed Friday when it was reported Kentucky freshman DJ Wagner was visiting USC. Then I learned Wagner was/is dating USC women’s basketball player JuJu Watkins and they went to each other’s high school proms. So was this a serious visit or a free trip to L.A.? We’ll find out when Wagner decides if he wants to follow John Calipari to Arkansas, stay at … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Serious Visit To Campus?

Big Pickup For USC Women’s Basketball

Stanford forward Kiki Iriafen has committed to USC, a significant addition that makes the Trojans a favorite for the national title. Iriafen, who is 6-3, led the Cardinal in scoring (19.4 points), field-goal percentage (55 percent) and was second in rebounding (11.0). That’s pretty good when you consider she was teammates with Cameron Brink. She might be the No. 1 pick in next year’s WNBA … Continue reading Big Pickup For USC Women’s Basketball