The USC men’s basketball team received a big boost right before the season opener against Coppin State, when 7-foot-two-inch transfer center Omar Oraby was granted a hardship waiver by the NCAA. Hardship waivers are requested when a player wishes to override the standard one-year waiting period for transfers due to mitigating personal circumstances. USC applied [...]
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Troubled Trojans have chance at redemption
Few athletic programs earn dual acclaim for their football and men’s basketball teams. To wit, Florida, Ohio State, Texas and Notre Dame are the only universities that really qualify. Without question, USC’s path to improving its basketball program and joining their ranks is littered with obstacles — some endemic, most brought on by poor management [...]
Read the rest of this article »Trojans get a big growth spurt in the frontcourt
USC’s depth chart at the center and forward positions now overflows with talent and height.
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Dedmon, Fontan and Fuller are all returning from season-ending injuries in 2011-12.
Read the rest of this article »Eight days away from its season opener, USC men’s basketball still has work to do.
Read the rest of this article »Retooled men’s basketball team holds first practice
New transfers and players returning from injury give USC more depth than its had before.
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7-foot-2 transfer center from Rice adds depth and size to Trojans’ front court.
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The Trojans’ improved depth in the backcourt softens the loss of reliable junior point guard.
Read the rest of this article »Trojans sign Brendyn Taylor as third member of the 2012 recruiting class
The USC men’s basketball team officially announced the signing of guard Brendyn Taylor on Wednesday, marking the third member of the Trojans’ 2012 incoming recruiting class. Taylor, Los Angeles native, averaged 18 points, five rebounds and 3.5 assists, while leading Fairfax High School to a 20-10 record last season. He is ranked as the No. [...]
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The worst season in school history comes to an end against the rival Bruins.
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