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2017 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament First Round Preview

... night’s contest for the Huskies as he continues to deal with knee soreness. It’s a big blow for UW, as Fultz looks like a potential No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft and completely transforms the team completely. “It’s 35 points on offense,” Romar said. “It’s a couple of blocks, it’s a couple of steals and just overall presence on the floor. He could make things easier for everyone else.”. Fultz averages 23.2 points, 5.9 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per game and always brings his entertaining style to the floor. The Trojans and Huskies just played each other on Saturday with the Trojans earning a 74-58 victor y on Senior Day. The winner of Wednesday’s nightcap will face No. 3 UCLA at 8:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. MT in the quarterfinals. No. 6 USC (23-8 overall, 10-8 Pac-12). Coach Andy Enfield has put together a long, athletic team ...

Usc Men’s Basketball Beats Washington For 23rd Win Of Season

... season, Coach Andy Enfield wanted to take stock. Enfield opened the first 105 seconds of his postgame news conference Saturday by offering a handful of examples of his program’s progress. He pointed to the Trojans’ 23 victories, their most in a season since 2007. “I don’t think anyone predicted this,” Enfield said. He added that this success occurred even amid early departures for the NBA that led to a roster full of underclassmen. He has before noted that college basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy ranks USC 326 th among 351 Division I schools in total experience. He mentioned injuries. Sophomore forward Bennie Boatwright missed 17 games with a knee sprain. Yet, his team is again likely to make the NCAA Tournament. “It’s important to enjoy the moment,” Enfield said, “because you get caught up in this business as a player, a coach or anyone associated with a program. You’re nonstop for ...

Usc Campus Buzzing Over Both Basketball Teams In Sweet 16

... for about two hours, back-and-forth between here and The Horseshoe in front of President Pastides’ house, but he wasn’t there. But when he came back he joined us on Greene Street. We left Greene Street and they said the team was about 45 minutes away so we went, ran over to the coliseum and just welcomed them back. It was amazing! I was glad to be a part of it.”. Sophomore Kishan Patel says either victory was worth a big celebration, but having both teams make the Sweet 16 made the day even more incredible. “I think it’s absolutely fantastic. The women’s (team) got a lot more attention last year and now there’s just like a lot of hype for both teams and that just represents really well for our school,” he says. Bailey Jennings, a USC junior, says, “The girls have been doing it, so I think the fact that the guys are here as well, it’s just bringing us all together.”. The school is holding a pep rally for both teams Tuesday night at 6 near the Colonial Life Arena on campus. President Pastides, Coach Frank Martin, Coach Dawn Staley, and a player from each team will speak. Stephen ...

Usc Advances With Comeback Win Over Providence

... of the Providence Friars reacts in the second half against the USC Trojans during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 15, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. (Credit: Getty Images / Gregory Shamus). Rodney Bullock #5 of the Providence Friars dunks the ball in the first half against the USC Trojans during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 15, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. ADVERTISE HERE. (Credit: Getty Images / Gregory Shamus). Kalif Young #13 of the Providence Friars reacts in the first half against the USC Trojans during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 15, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. (Credit: Getty Images / Joe Robbins). Jonah Mathews #2 of the USC Trojans defends Kyron Cartwright #24 of the Providence Friars in the second half during the First Four game in the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD ...

Ucla's Lonzo Ball Won't Face Ncaa Sanctions After Usc Reports Potential Violation

... of every student-athlete’s academic year and then re-evaluated as needed based on a change in circumstances,’ the statement read. “This evaluation can include a review of NCAA rules, facts related to specific situations, or a school’s request for interpretations and waivers from the NCAA. “Like many schools, UCLA has frequently worked with the NCAA to determine what is and is not allowed within the member-adopted rules. While neither the NCAA nor UCLA will address details of a specific student-athlete’s situation, both are comfortable the appropriate measures have been taken to review the potential issues under NCAA rules and processes regarding Lonzo Ball. As is standard practice, both will continue to work together to monitor this matter.’. Big Baller Brand sells T-shirts, hoodies and hats on its website. The company describes itself as a “lifestyle apparel company” inspired by the three Ball brothers. “Lonzo, Li Angelo, and La Melo Ball are basketball players with Championship pedigree. We are always striving for excellence through strong work ...

De’anthony Melton’s Versatility Didn’t Go Unnoticed By Usc Basketball

... Mc Laughlin and forward Chimezie Metu, each with 3.3. Melton’s player efficiency rating (19.6) stands third as well after forward Bennie Boatwright (23.2) and Metu (21.2). Much of this has come by surprise. Melton for the most part, passed through high school as an unheralded recruit, particularly in comparison to the other star freshmen to leave an impact throughout the Pac-12. Not until the end of his junior season did Melton receive his first scholarship offer. It was from USC, and it remained the only one from a so-called Power 5 Conference program. The 64 other teams from the ACC, Big 12 Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC passed. It remains a slight. “It’s definitely a chip on my shoulder,” Melton said. Recruiting Melton. The commute was short for Jason Hart. The USC assistant coach lives in the San ...

Baylor Men Beat Usc, 82-78, Advance To Sweet 16

... Lecomte taking over in the closing minutes, the third-seeded Bears overcame 11 th-seeded USC, 82-78, on Sunday night at the BOK Center to earn a spot in the Sweet 16. The Bears played for two NIT championships at New York’s Madison Square Garden, finishing as the runner-up in 2009 and winning the championship in 2013. But this time Baylor (27-7) will play at the famous arena in the NCAA tournament East semifinals against seventh-seeded South Carolina on Friday. With two more wins, the Bears will reach the Final Four. “It means a lot to play there, just for the history of that place,” said Baylor forward Johnathan Motley who finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds. “To win there would mean the world to me. I’m thankful for the opportunity and I want to take advantage of it.”. After losing in the ...

Notice Continues To Dominate On Defense

... we’ll score more than you.”. USC was putting itself in bad position by taking too many 3-pointers that were turning into those Marquette shots. Then their switches on defense were getting lost, leaving wide-open looks for the Eagles to drain 3 s. Notice stopped it. Following a timeout, the Gamecocks tightened their on-the-ball defense, Notice running point on it. Now every ball-handler suddenly had a hand, shoulder or Notice’s beard in his face when he was looking to get rid of the ball. USC climbed back into the game and then floored it in the second half. “Everybody talks about our defense, and talk about me stunting the ball and stuff like that, but Duane doesn’t get enough credit for what he does,” Thornwell said. “How he heats point guards up, how he routed them.”. Thornwell said Notice should have made the All-SEC Defensive team – he wasn’t alone there – but shot-blocking, steals and rebounding leaders usually get that. No matter – Notice was playing Friday ...