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The whole Alijah Arenas situation has become so sloppy. He hasn’t made any public announcements, entered his name in the NBA Draft and now has suddenly withdrawn it. Arenas returning to USC will be cheered in many quarters. But I will stand by what I said earlier today. He took 13 shots a game last season (too many); shot 34 percent from the field and … Continue reading Alijah Arenas Changes Mind, Will Return To USC
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The NBA released its list of its of underclassmen who have declared for the NBA Draft and Alijah Arenas was on the list. Not exactly a surprise but I find it kind of classless to enter the draft without even a statement for the USC fans or a word of appreciation for the basketball program that supported you. Does this affect USC’s Top 25 ranking … Continue reading Alijah Arenas Declares For NBA Draft
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Six players drafted last night were five-star prospects in high school according to the 247 rankings. And 12 were four-star prospects while 14 were three-star recruits. It’s important to remember that only about 1 percent of high school prospects are five-stars, so there should be fewer drafted each year. And now for some history: THIS DEFINITELY WOULD NOT HAPPEN TODAY Here is something that would … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
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I heard yesterday that USC still did not know if Alijah Arenas was returning next season. The deadline to declare for the NBA Draft is Friday night. Most people I talk to at USC would be surprised if Arenas came back. It would be interesting to see if Colgate point guard Jalen Cox, who committed Thursday, would follow through and come to USC if Arenas … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Will He Stay Or Will He Go (They Usually Go)?
Remember Chad Baker-Mazara? He was dismissed from the basketball team by Eric Musselman. Baker-Mazara finally got around to addressing his dismissal. The former USC player said there are “false and misleading narratives regarding his character and age have circulated publicly.” He added that he “is a committed, team-first competitor who approaches the game with intensity, professionalism, and respect, and has consistently shown resilience while persevering … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Sore Subject Returns
USC is popping up in several early Top 25 men’s basketball polls. Do people think Alijah Arenas is coming back? The players metioned so far as potential incoming transfers sound underwhelming. Levy was a member of the UCLA football team in 1953 and then in 1954 became a coach for the UCLA freshman football team. He was assigned a locker in the coaches’ lockeroom. It … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 