USC took advantage of four interceptions by Cal QB Ross Bowers - boy, did he float 'em out there - and scored 17 points in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter, lifting the fifth-ranked Trojans to a 30-20 victory over Cal today. The game was tied at 13-13 after three quarters.
How would USC combat not having its top running back, No. 2 receiver and No. 2 linebacker? Force 6 turnovers (and counting). Clancy Pendergast's group has tormented Ross Bowers (4 interceptions) and the Cal offense today. After a shaky start against Western Michigan, USC's defense has really buckled down the past two weeks.
Cal DBs coach Gerald Alexander, former NFL player and Black Twitter legend, takes the Cal DBs through their pregame salute to No-Limit Records.
"Oh that's right! It's the Texas game. It's been ... quiet" - a light moment w/Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott on conference realignment talks.
Matt Leinart just got honored here at the end of the 1st quarter for his induction into the College Hall of Fame. He's the 31st Trojan to get in.
The big star the last time the Trojans hosted UT at the Coliseum, half a century ago? Some juco transfer named OJ Simpson.
Texas players retreat to the locker room before kickoff to boos and taunts of "Maryland!" You'd think these fan bases had the capacity to hate or something.
Official visits are beginning to heat up around the country, with No. 1 R.J. Barrett heading to Duke and two five-star prospects visiting Kentucky.
ESPN 100 PG Andrew Nembhard is down to four and has set visits: • Ohio State: 9/15 • USC: 9/22 • Gonzaga: 10/7 • Florida: 10/13
Two official visits lined up for ESPN 100 point guard Ayo Dosunmu: USC (September 15-17) and Wake Forest (September 29-October 1).
About an hour until No. 1 prospect Marvin Bagley III makes his college decision -- and decides whether to reclassify and graduate high school. Duke, USC or UCLA. Bagley is perhaps the best prospect to come out of high school since Anthony Davis in 2011. Would immediately make Duke preseason No. 1, would make USC the most talented team in the country, and would get UCLA back in the national conversation despite losing four starters.
Recruiting update: Marvin Bagley Jr. tells ESPN that his son will take official visits to Arizona on August (2-4) and now UCLA on August ( 10-12). He has already made official visits to Duke and USC. ‬Marvin Bagley III is the no.1 player in the class of 2018 and is exploring the possibility of reclassifying to 2017.
Three official visits set for ESPN 100 Elijah Weaver: • 9/2: USC • 9/9: Ohio State • 9/16: Florida
Elijah Weaver tells Espn that he will make an official visit to the USC Trojans on September 2nd. He adds that to his visit schedule of Ohio State on September 9th and Florida on September 16th. Weaver sits at no.46 in the 100.
Darius Days' stock continues to rise. Louisville, Virginia Tech, Xavier, Florida State, USC, Texas A&M all represented for him today.
All eight on Devon Dotson's school list watching him this morning, including Bill Self, Andy Enfield, Mike White and Jim Larranaga.
Espn 100 Kevin Porter Jr to USC. That's the Trojans third top 100 pledge and the second major commitment from the Seattle area.
Taeshon Cherry told ESPN on why he chose to play for the Trojans. "USC is one of the best schools in the country and the basketball program is something special.I want to be apart of that process."
USC strikes gold in Espn no.20 Taeshon Cherry. Andy Enfield and the Trojans are rolling in recruiting.
Five-star forward Taeshon Cherry committed to USC on Friday, joining a Trojans roster that should be one of the most talented in the country next season.
2018 top 100 prospect Mike Devoe told Espn he is being recruited by Florida, Miami, Georgia Tech, USC, Virginia, UConn, Ohio State, Clemson, Oklahoma State, West Virginia, Washington, California and many others. Devoe is a playmaker that is a pass first but not a pass only PG.
Two Espn 100 power forward prospects came off the board tonight. Jalen Smith to Maryland and J'raan Brooks to USC. Smith is loaded with potential as he combines a wiry frame and a springy lift in the paint. Brooks can post-up or face-up to 15' with success.
The Trojans return every key piece of a team that reached the second round of the NCAA tournament last season.
| 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 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taeshon Cherry | PF | Committed | 90 |
| J'Raan Brooks | PF | Committed | 84 |
| Kevin Porter | SF | Committed | 84 |
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 11-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 17 |
