USC could make a run in Pac-12 with talented backcourt
1 year, 1 month ago

USC could make a run in Pac-12 with talented backcourt

LA Times  

USC guard Bronny James, left, jokes with guard Isaiah Collier during Trojan HoopLA, a college basketball kickoff event featuring USC on Oct. 19 at the Galen Center. “We’re together all the time.” Their backcourt chemistry could help power a special season for USC, if all goes as hoped for the Trojans. “Having two elite guards that both score and pass, being able to get downhill, we’re playing a lot faster with us two on the court,” Ellis said. “It’s like a track meet.” Collier and Ellis won’t always play alongside each other, but when they do, no one at USC seems to have any concern about fit. Just someone who gets downhill and can get whatever he wants.” Collier’s development is likely to determine the direction of the Trojans’ season, but Rodman could also play a key role in unlocking the offense.

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JuJu Watkins, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge
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JuJu Watkins, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge

New York Times  

HARTFORD, Conn. — With just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter of Saturday’s top-10 matchup between No. Much to the delight of the road Trojans, JuJu Watkins led her team over Bueckers in a game featuring two of the nation’s best players. She blocked Bueckers’ final shot attempt of the first half, then blocked guard Ashlynn Shade on …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller
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3 days, 13 hours ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, tries to drive past Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers during the second half of the Trojans’ 72-70 win Saturday night. “This is a really significant win, and it’s a significant win because of the stature of the UConn program and what Geno Auriemma has done for our sport,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “So I think …

No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State
2 weeks ago

No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives and looks past Fresno State forwards Kylee Fox and Maria Konstantinidou Tuesday at the Galen Center. I think the press got us going.” USC guard JuJu Watkins points toward forward Kiki Iriafen during the Trojans’ win over Fresno State Tuesday at the Galen Center. After the Trojans deployed their press, they outscored Fresno State 40-12 …

With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins reacts after scoring against Kansas during the NCAA tournament in March. “We haven’t shied away from the word expectations all summer,” said USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, entering her fourth season in charge of the Trojans. Coming off a 29-6 record and their first Elite Eight appearance since 1994, the Trojans enter the season with a rare …

Lakers’ draft needs: Bronny James isn’t the only prospect drawing L.A.’s interest
6 months, 1 week ago

Lakers’ draft needs: Bronny James isn’t the only prospect drawing L.A.’s interest

LA Times  

USC guard Bronny James stands for the national anthem before a game against Long Beach State on Dec. 10. The team invested most heavily in the backcourt in recent drafts, using a first-round pick on Jalen Hood-Schifino last season and a second-rounder on shooting guard/small forward Max Christie the year before. In the second round, there’s one guard worth monitoring …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — For USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, the JuJu Watkins phenomenon became plainly evident on a road trip this season when a quick autograph session snowballed. “Just me making the decision to stay home, the great environment that I’m in, my teammates always pushing me to be better, everybody just wants the best for me,” Watkins said. “I think …

JuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16
8 months, 4 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins scored Southern California’s first seven points of the game, giving her team a shot of confidence. Clarice Akunwafo, who at 6-foot-6 equaled Jackson’s height, disrupted the Kansas center with a career-high six blocks among USC’s 10 in the game and even did a little scoring down the stretch. USC!” The Trojans ran off 12 straight …

USC’s JuJu Watkins taking phenomenal freshman season, newfound fame in stride
9 months ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins taking phenomenal freshman season, newfound fame in stride

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — JuJu Watkins is heading into her first NCAA Tournament with an appreciation for what brought her to this point. “It’s been amazing,” Watkins said during the recent Pac-12 women’s tournament, where USC claimed the title with a 74-61 victory over Stanford. Watkins’ 27 points per game were second only to Clark, who became the all-time scoring leader …

USC’s NCAA tournament dreams shattered in season-ending loss to Arizona
9 months, 1 week ago

USC’s NCAA tournament dreams shattered in season-ending loss to Arizona

LA Times  

Arizona guard Caleb Love, right, drives against USC guard Bronny James during the first half of the Trojans’ 70-49 loss in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday. A second consecutive upset would clear the biggest remaining hurdle toward USC’s hopes of winning the Pac-12 tournament and the resulting automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Ninth-seeded USC’s ambitions — and its season …

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener
9 months, 1 week ago

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener

LA Times  

The vibes resembled those of a team on the verge of doing something special, not playing out the final moments of a lost season. Ninth-seeded USC’s 80-74 victory over eighth-seeded Washington in a first-round game Wednesday afternoon represented the Trojans’ season-best fourth consecutive triumph as well as their fifth win in their last six games. USC has beaten Washington nine …

Kobe Johnson and DJ Rodman power USC to upset victory over No. 5 Arizona
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kobe Johnson and DJ Rodman power USC to upset victory over No. 5 Arizona

LA Times  

USC guard Kobe Johnson shoots over Arizona center Oumar Ballo during the first half of the Trojans’ 78-65 win Saturday at Galen Center. With leading scorer Boogie Ellis having an off night offensively, USC received big efforts from Johnson, Rodman and freshman Isaiah Collier, who finished with 16 points and five assists. “It feels good to be undefeated in March …

JuJu Watkins leads USC to exciting double-OT win over UCLA in Pac-12 tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins leads USC to exciting double-OT win over UCLA in Pac-12 tournament

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives on UCLA guard Camryn Brown during the first half of the Trojans’ 80-70 double-overtime victory over UCLA in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday. From being picked to finish sixth in the Pac-12 preseason poll to earning the program’s highest seed in the conference tournament, USC is one win away from its first conference title since …

Boogie Ellis surges in the second half to power USC past Arizona State
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Boogie Ellis surges in the second half to power USC past Arizona State

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis controls the ball in front of Arizona State guard Andrew Mayock during the first half of the Trojans’ 81-73 win Thursday at Galen Center. Boogie Ellis scored 20 of his 28 points in the second half and hit six of eight from three-point range Thursday night to help USC beat Arizona State 81-73. Jose Perez scored …

Bloodied and bruised, JuJu Watkins leads USC past Arizona in Pac-12 tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bloodied and bruised, JuJu Watkins leads USC past Arizona in Pac-12 tournament

LA Times  

Arizona forward Breya Cunningham, left, shoots over USC guard JuJu Watkins during the first half of the Trojans’ 65-62 win in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday in Las Vegas. Bruised, bloodied but unbowed, JuJu Watkins had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead USC to a 65-62 win over Arizona in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament at MGM Grand …

‘Just keep building.’ Resilient Boogie Ellis isn’t ready to close his USC career yet
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Just keep building.’ Resilient Boogie Ellis isn’t ready to close his USC career yet

LA Times  

The mention barely registers for Boogie Ellis. He is averaging 19 points in the last four games, including a season-high 30 against Colorado on Feb. 17, entering the final weekend of the regular season, starting Thursday with Arizona State at 8 p.m. USC guard Boogie Ellis drives past Washington guard Koren Johnson on March 2 in Seattle. “But at the …

Ellis leads USC against UCLA after 30-point game
10 months ago

Ellis leads USC against UCLA after 30-point game

Associated Press  

USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -4.5; over/under is 131 BOTTOM LINE: USC visits the UCLA Bruins after Boogie Ellis scored 30 points in USC’s 92-89 overtime loss to the Colorado Buffaloes. TOP PERFORMERS: Sebastian Mack is scoring 13.1 points per game with 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Bruins. …

Boogie Ellis scores 24 as USC surges in second half to stun rival UCLA
10 months ago

Boogie Ellis scores 24 as USC surges in second half to stun rival UCLA

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis, right, drives past UCLA guard Dylan Andrews during the first half of the Trojans’ 62-56 win at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night. USC won its first game at Pauley Pavilion since 2021 and coach Andy Enfield moved into a tie for third on the program’s all-time wins list with his 216th victory. We know we have …

Sloppy defense and poor shooting plague UCLA’s starting guards in loss to rival USC
10 months ago

Sloppy defense and poor shooting plague UCLA’s starting guards in loss to rival USC

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis steals the ball from UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic during the second half of the Bruins’ 62-56 loss Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. Asked if he could teach fight, UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “I’d rather recruit fight. “We knew that we shouldn’t let him shoot, and he is one guy that really needs to score for them …

Joshua Morgan’s monster block secures morale-boosting win for USC over Utah
10 months, 1 week ago

Joshua Morgan’s monster block secures morale-boosting win for USC over Utah

LA Times  

USC forward Joshua Morgan, left, shoots in front of Utah center Lawson Lovering during the first half Thursday at Galen Center. When Boogie Ellis missed the front end of a one-and-one, leaving USC’s two-point lead vulnerable with 11.5 seconds remaining, a worst-case scenario started playing in coach Andy Enfield’s mind. Morgan, the Pac-12’s leading shot-blocker, swatted Deivon Smith’s layup with …

Bronny James helps USC snap its six-game losing streak in win over Oregon State
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bronny James helps USC snap its six-game losing streak in win over Oregon State

LA Times  

USC guard Bronny James drives to the basket in front of Oregon State guard Jordan Pope during the first half of the Trojans’ win Saturday at Galen Center. The son of Lakers superstar LeBron James made his first home start Saturday, helping USC secure an 82-54 victory over Oregon State that ended the team’s six-game losing streak. The school is …

JuJu Watkins thrills with USC-record 51 points in upset win over No. 4 Stanford
10 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins thrills with USC-record 51 points in upset win over No. 4 Stanford

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins pulled up from long range and hit contested three-pointers. I’m just soaking it all in.” Watkins hit six three-pointers and converted 17 of 19 free throws to help the Trojans send the Cardinal to their first home loss of the season. I was like, ‘All right.’ It was crazy.” USC guard JuJu Watkins celebrates after scoring during the …

Not even the return of Boogie Ellis in a rivalry game could fix USC’s scoring woes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Not even the return of Boogie Ellis in a rivalry game could fix USC’s scoring woes

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis shoots over UCLA guard Dylan Andrews during the first half of the Trojans’ 65-50 loss at Galen Center on Saturday. We just gotta want it more.” Even with Ellis back from a nagging hamstring injury, USC’s offense is still stuck in neutral without freshman point guard Isaiah Collier. “I feel like we gotta continue to move …

Bronny James snaps out of slump, but USC has tough night in loss to Arizona
11 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James snaps out of slump, but USC has tough night in loss to Arizona

LA Times  

USC’s Kobe Johnson looks to shoot over Arizona’s Oumar Ballo during the first half. ‘Offensively, we’ve got to go hard whether we’re making shots or not,” said Arizona’s Keshad Johnson, who had 10 points and 13 rebounds. James tried to carry the Trojans, scoring nine of his 11 points in the first half despite being booed by Arizona’s students every …

JuJu Watkins and No. 9 USC get revenge, sending No. 2 UCLA to its first loss
11 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 9 USC get revenge, sending No. 2 UCLA to its first loss

LA Times  

USC center Clarice Akunwafo and guard JuJu Watkins reach for a rebound during a 73-65 win over previously undefeated UCLA at Galen Center on Sunday. When Kayla Padilla drew a foul with 14.3 seconds left and USC up by six against UCLA, Watkins, USC’s star freshman, raised her arms toward the Galen Center crowd and flashed an exhausted, relieved smile. …

USC’s Isaiah Collier set to miss 4-6 weeks because of a hand injury
11 months, 1 week ago

USC’s Isaiah Collier set to miss 4-6 weeks because of a hand injury

LA Times  

USC starting point guard Isaiah Collier will miss four to six weeks because of a right hand injury, the school announced Thursday, stripping the struggling Trojans of one of their best offensive playmakers during a critical stretch of the conference schedule. Despite a recent shooting slump — a combined 0-for-7 from the field for two points in the last two …

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak
11 months, 2 weeks ago

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak

LA Times  

Boogie Ellis walked stiffly into the postgame interview room, dragging his left leg behind him the same way the fifth-year senior is trying to drag an underachieving USC team into the postseason picture. Ellis fought through a lingering hamstring injury to score 18 points with five rebounds, but lacked his usual explosiveness to make key shots down the stretch in …

Why USC’s JuJu Watkins is ‘your favorite basketball player’s favorite basketball player’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why USC’s JuJu Watkins is ‘your favorite basketball player’s favorite basketball player’

LA Times  

He’s her favorite player. “She’s the next greatest thing in women’s basketball,” James said two days after he watched USC dismantle UC Riverside with Watkins scoring 27 points in 29 minutes. She has pro stars checking on her progress with USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, who points out the prodigious 18-year-old is “like your favorite basketball player’s favorite basketball player.” “She …

Bronny James’ strong second half helps USC defeat Alabama State
1 year ago

Bronny James’ strong second half helps USC defeat Alabama State

LA Times  

Arrinten Page scored 12 points and Bronny James provided a second-half spark with two quick three-pointers in USC‘s 79-59 victory over Alabama State on Tuesday night. A few days shy of five months after suffering cardiac arrest, James had a strong second half to help the Trojans get their first win since Nov. 29. “He’s one of our better shooters …

USC’s Bronny James plays his first road game, but Auburn makes it anticlimactic
1 year ago

USC’s Bronny James plays his first road game, but Auburn makes it anticlimactic

New York Times  

AUBURN, Ala. — Sure, Bronny James made his USC debut a week earlier in a home loss to Long Beach State, but the hyper-scrutinized son of NBA superstar LeBron James got his true introduction to college basketball on Sunday afternoon at Auburn’s sold-out Neville Arena. “It’s only his first week, really, of basketball season,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. One …

Bronny James’ return takes edge off USC’s loss to Long Beach State
1 year ago

Bronny James’ return takes edge off USC’s loss to Long Beach State

LA Times  

USC guard Bronny James controls the ball in front of Long Beach State forward Aboubacar Traore during the first half Sunday at Galen Center. James had four points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in 16 minutes, but USC blew a 15-point halftime lead in an 84-79 overtime loss to Long Beach State, squandering a chance to …

Boogie Ellis scores 28 points as USC defeats Eastern Washington
1 year ago

Boogie Ellis scores 28 points as USC defeats Eastern Washington

LA Times  

USC forward Vincent Iwuchukwu yells out after making a basket in the first half. Boogie Ellis scored 28 points, hitting a career-high eight three-pointers, and USC routed Eastern Washington 106-78 on Wednesday night. USC forward Vincent Iwuchukwu pulls down a rebound in the first half against Eastern Washington. Bronny James watches from the bench as USC plays Eastern Washington at …

Bronny James is all smiles while warming up with his USC teammates for the first time since his heart scare before watching Trojans cruise to win
1 year, 1 month ago

Bronny James is all smiles while warming up with his USC teammates for the first time since his heart scare before watching Trojans cruise to win

Daily Mail  

Bronny James warmed up with his USC teammates before a game for the first time this season after suffering a cardiac arrest in July. 'It's awesome having him back and on the team with us and participating with us,' USC guard Kobe Johnson said after the Trojans beat Brown 81-70. Southern California guard Bronny James seemed happy to just be …

Boogie Ellis and Isaiah Collier help USC fend off Brown upset bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Boogie Ellis and Isaiah Collier help USC fend off Brown upset bid

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis reacts after drawing a call during the first half of the Trojans’ 81-70 victory over Brown at Galen Center on Sunday. USC guard Isaiah Collier shoots during the first half against Brown. Ellis was two of six at the free-throw line in the first half and was shooting free throws when USC returned to the court …

Boogie Ellis leads No. 21 USC basketball to season-opening win over Kansas State
1 year, 1 month ago

Boogie Ellis leads No. 21 USC basketball to season-opening win over Kansas State

LA Times  

USC guard Isaiah Collier drives to the basket in front of Kansas State guard Tylor Perry during the first half of the Trojans’ season opener Monday in Las Vegas. So we’ll go back and look at the video and hopefully improve next game.” Fifth-year guard Boogie Ellis put the finishing touches on the win by hitting two free throws with …

A new era for USC women’s basketball: All eyes on JuJu Watkins
1 year, 1 month ago

A new era for USC women’s basketball: All eyes on JuJu Watkins

LA Times  

USC freshman JuJu Watkins waves to the crowd during the Trojan HoopLA event at Galen Center on Oct. 19. “I really do believe this is the start of a different era and perception of USC women’s basketball,” she said. Watkins, who led Sierra Canyon to a Southern Section Open Division title and state title, is just the second Gatorade national …

USC vs. Utah takeaways: Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are feeling the heat
1 year, 2 months ago

USC vs. Utah takeaways: Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are feeling the heat

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley walks on the sidelines during the Trojans’ loss to Utah at the Coliseum Saturday. He said to “the trained eye” this season’s struggling USC defense doesn’t resemble last year’s unit even if the missed tackles and long gains surrendered look similar. Despite his efforts, Riley admitted Saturday after the first home loss of his USC career …

USC vs. Arizona State four things to watch: Trojans embrace ‘villain’ mode
1 year, 3 months ago

USC vs. Arizona State four things to watch: Trojans embrace ‘villain’ mode

LA Times  

USC linebacker Eric Gentry reacts on the sidelines during a game against Utah in October 2022. “Coach Odom told me if you don’t bring the juice, you’re just a skinny linebacker,” the 6-foot-6, 215-pound linebacker said. I took that to heart.” Using his unique wingspan at inside linebacker, Gentry had two tackles, one for loss, and a pass breakup against …

Bronny James commits to USC: How the 4-star combo guard fits with the Trojans
1 year, 7 months ago

Bronny James commits to USC: How the 4-star combo guard fits with the Trojans

New York Times  

By Tobias Bass, Sam Vecenie and Brian Hamilton The USC Trojans have landed their third commitment of the 2023 class from four-star combo guard Bronny James. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @bronny The Athletic’s instant analysis: How Bronny fits with the Trojans USC made the most sense out of all of James’ options. It should be …

Bronny James is coming to USC. What does that mean for the Trojans, Andy Enfield?
1 year, 7 months ago

Bronny James is coming to USC. What does that mean for the Trojans, Andy Enfield?

New York Times  

George Raveling had only been Iowa’s head coach for three years when the USC job came open in 1986. On the other hand, it was extremely difficult for USC basketball to grab the public’s attention even when the Trojans were winning. “Just like no matter how many games Chip Kelly wins, UCLA football will never be bigger than UCLA basketball.” …

USC earns No. 10 seed and first-round matchup with No. 7 Michigan State in East region
1 year, 9 months ago

USC earns No. 10 seed and first-round matchup with No. 7 Michigan State in East region

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis, driving against Arizona State forward Jamiya Neal in the Pac-12 tournament, will lead the Trojans against Michigan State on Friday in the NCAA tournament. This year’s trip marks the fifth tournament invite in 10 seasons at USC for Andy Enfield, making him the most prolific coach at the school in terms of tournament appearances. “We’re hoping …

‘He’s taken the next step’: How Boogie Ellis found his game as USC’s point guard
1 year, 9 months ago

‘He’s taken the next step’: How Boogie Ellis found his game as USC’s point guard

LA Times  

USC senior guard Boogie Ellis explored entering the NBA draft last spring but realized he had work to do on his game, particularly getting his teammates more involved. “He’s taken the next step,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. He’s doing it all for us.” With its senior point guard surging, USC also finds itself in a good place as the …

USC overcomes early injury to Josh Morgan in win over Washington State
1 year, 10 months ago

USC overcomes early injury to Josh Morgan in win over Washington State

LA Times  

USC forward Vincent Iwuchukwu, right, and guard Drew Peterson, left, block a shot attempt by Washington State guard TJ Bamba during the first half of the Trojans’ 80-70 win Thursday at Galen Center. A team trainer tends to USC forward Josh Morgan during the first half of USC’s win over Washington State on Thursday night. Even still, USC led by …

Boogie Ellis leads Southern Cal past No. 8 UCLA, 77-64
1 year, 10 months ago

Boogie Ellis leads Southern Cal past No. 8 UCLA, 77-64

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Boogie Ellis scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the second half, leading a 27-6 run that put the Trojans ahead for good, and Southern California beat No. 1 PURDUE 75, MICHIGAN 70 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Zach Edey had 15 of his 19 points in the first half and Fletcher Loyer finished with 17 points …

Boogie Ellis scores 31, leads USC over No. 8 UCLA 77-64
1 year, 10 months ago

Boogie Ellis scores 31, leads USC over No. 8 UCLA 77-64

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — This time, Southern California finished the job. Boogie Ellis scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the second half, leading a 27-6 run that put the Trojans ahead for good, and USC defeated No. “It’s a good win, but we still got work to handle,” Ellis said. “Give them credit.” The Trojans’ defense harassed the Bruins …

Boogie Ellis and USC make their NCAA tournament case in furious comeback over UCLA
1 year, 10 months ago

Boogie Ellis and USC make their NCAA tournament case in furious comeback over UCLA

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis shoots over UCLA guard Amari Bailey during the second half of the Trojans’ 77-64 win over No. USC guard Drew Peterson, right, blocks a shot by UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. during the second half. “I think they played harder, they wanted it more, they got their job done.” By the time Ellis fired off that …

USC puts together complete effort it has been seeking and rolls past Utah
1 year, 11 months ago

USC puts together complete effort it has been seeking and rolls past Utah

LA Times  

USC’s Boogie Ellis drives past Utah’s Rollie Worster during the second half Saturday night at Galen Center. The first two months of this basketball season had yet to produce many efforts from USC that coach Andy Enfield might venture to call “complete.” Often, it was defense that carried the day, clinging on while an inconsistent offense worked to find its …

Guards Boogie Ellis and Drew Peterson will rev up USC in the absence of 7-footers
2 years, 1 month ago

Guards Boogie Ellis and Drew Peterson will rev up USC in the absence of 7-footers

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis, right, drives to the basket against Washington State in February. Still, Enfield said USC is “very hopeful” that the five-star will play this season. “That progression that he’s in the process of, getting healthy and exercising and monitoring, is going on right now,” Enfield said, “and it’s going really well.” Without either of its young 7-footers, …

Cold shooting and turnovers doom USC in stunning loss to Florida Gulf Coast
2 years, 1 month ago

Cold shooting and turnovers doom USC in stunning loss to Florida Gulf Coast

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis, shown here playing against Miami in the NCAA tournament in March, finished with 14 points in the Trojans’ 74-61 season-opening loss to Florida Gulf Coast at Galen Center on Monday. A decade ago, when “Dunk City” first captivated the nation, its blistering pace and high-flying style turned Florida Gulf Coast into a March marvel — and, …

Boogie Ellis can’t be expected to carry the USC offense in the NCAA tournament
2 years, 9 months ago

Boogie Ellis can’t be expected to carry the USC offense in the NCAA tournament

LA Times  

This time, there would be no escape. UCLA got the better of USC in their third meeting Friday, and as both enter March Madness with their eyes on another deep run, it’s the Trojans who have the most questions hanging over them. UCLA coach Mick Cronin called that likely seeding “ridiculously low” and attributed it to “West Coast bias.” But …

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