Post NBA draft deadline Way-Too-Early Top 25: USC
The Trojans return every key piece of a team that reached the second round of the NCAA tournament last season.
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2017 Schedule
26-10, 5th in Pac-12
- 11/11W 75-61
- 11/13W 82-72
- 11/18W 65-63
- 11/22W 88-54
- 11/25W 78-73
- 11/27W 96-72
- 11/30W 76-55
- 12/3W 91-84
- 12/11W 93-67
- 12/17W 82-77
- 12/19W 79-67
- 12/22W 83-75
- 12/23W 94-92
- 12/28W 70-63
- 12/3021L 84-61
- 1/5W 72-56
- 1/8L 74-73
- 1/12L 86-64
- 1/15W 71-68
- 1/1914L 73-66
- 1/22W 82-79
- 1/258W 84-76
- 2/1W 82-74
- 2/4W 86-77
- 2/9W 92-66
- 2/115L 81-70
- 2/186L 102-70
- 2/234L 90-77
- 2/26L 83-82
- 3/1W 87-64
- 3/4W 74-58
- 3/8W 78-73
- 3/93L 76-74
- 3/1511W 75-71
- 3/176W 66-65
- 3/193L 82-78
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Draft decisions winners/losers: USC
The Trojans return their top six scorers and add Duke transfer Derryck Thornton, setting them up to be one of the Pac-12 leaders next season.
Will Derryck Thornton test the 2018 draft waters?
The USC point guard sat out last season after transferring from Duke, but the former No. 17 recruit could attract the attention of NBA scouts with a strong sophomore year.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Key NBA decisions to watch today: Caleb Swanigan, Tony Bradley, D.J. Wilson and Mo Wagner, Hamidou Diallo, Svi Mykhailiuk. Other notables include Vince Edwards, Omer Yurtseven, Johnathan Williams, Tacko Fall, Kameron Williams, Shaqquan Aaron.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
ESPN 60 guard Elijah Weaver said he wants to potentially visit Virginia, Butler, Florida, Georgia Tech, UCLA, USC. Also listed Villanova.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Sean Miller, Kentucky, USC, Kansas and UCLA all watching No. 1 prospect Marvin Bagley III.
USC's Boatwright coming back for junior year
Trojans forward Bennie Boatwright, who led the team with 15.1 points last season, has pulled his name from the NBA draft and will return for his junior season.
OU, St. John's in Hall of Fame Classic field
Oklahoma will play Southern California and St. John's will take on Arizona State in the second annual Basketball Hall of Fame Classic this fall.
O'Bannon chooses USC despite UCLA legacy
After a 20-year absence, there is another O'Bannon in the college basketball ranks. This time at Southern California.
USC extends Enfield contract through 2023
Andy Enfield has received a contract extension through the 2023 season after taking Southern California's basketball team to consecutive NCAA tournament appearances.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Duke transfer Chase Jeter tells ESPN his list includes USC, Arizona, Cal, San Diego State, Gonzaga, Oregon, Utah and UCLA. No visits set.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
USC's Shaqquan Aaron will enter the NBA draft without an agent.
Chimezie Metu has a decision to make
The USC sophomore improved his NBA draft stock by averaging 19 points in three NCAA tournament games, including 28 in the Trojans' loss to Baylor.
Vote: What's the biggest upset so far in the NCAA tournament?
The defending national champ has been eliminated. The preseason No. 1 team? Gone. What has been the biggest upset? Which team is now likely to win it all? Vote now!
Motley scores 19 as Baylor defeats USC, moves to Sweet 16
Johnathan Motley had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Baylor defeated No. 11 seed Southern California 82-78 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Baylor is in the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in eight years under Scott Drew. Quite a run.
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
Baylor beats USC 82-78, but the ViewFromVegas is the Trojans cover as 5.5-point 'dogs on a wild tip-in at buzzer.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Manu Lecomte was absolutely huge for Baylor down the stretch. Lecomte scored all 12 of his points in the game's final 4:40, including a four-point play that ignited the Bears from behind.
With Duke transfer and loaded class, USC could be Pac-12's most talented team next year
Andy Enfield will have a loaded roster next season thanks to USC's strong recruiting and the addition of Duke transfer Derryck Thornton Jr.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Baylor joins Kansas and West Virginia as third Big 12 team to make the Sweet 16. USC nearly pulled off a third consecutive tournament comeback, but couldn't hit the big shot in the final minute.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
On a bang-bang charge/block call Johnathan Motley fouls out going to the basket. He's scored a Baylor-high 19 points. A potentially massive swing.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Baylor guard Manu Lecomte has taken over for the Bears. A four-point play, a steal, two free throws and a driving layup has given Baylor the lead -- and, finally, the momentum. Lecomte had not scored before that sequence.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Baylor's top scorer Johnathan Motley just picked up his fourth foul. Scott Drew sits him on the bench, but for how long against the red-hot Trojans?
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
USC seems to have an unending tank of energy. Despite this being their third game since Wednesday, the Trojans are shooting better than 50 percent from the field and have done a reasonably job taking care of the ball against Baylor's rangy zone.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Bennie Boatwright is hitting some tough shots and USC is keeping pace with Baylor. Boatwright has been a huge catalyst in the Trojans' two tournament comebacks.
2016-17 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 16-2 | - | 32-5 |
| Oregon | 16-2 | - | 33-6 |
| UCLA | 15-3 | 1 | 31-5 |
| Utah | 11-7 | 5 | 20-12 |
| USC | 10-8 | 6 | 26-10 |
| California | 10-8 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Colorado | 8-10 | 8 | 19-15 |
| Arizona State | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Stanford | 6-12 | 10 | 14-17 |
| Washington State | 6-12 | 10 | 13-18 |
| Washington | 2-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
| Oregon State | 1-17 | 15 | 5-27 |
Top Performers 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game78.262nd
Rebounds Per Game35.7179th
Assists Per Game15.363rd
Points Allowed73.1208th
2017 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles O'Bannon Jr. | SF | Signed | 90 |
| Jordan Usher | SF | Signed | 83 |
| Victor Uyaelunmo | C | Signed | 82 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 11-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 17 |