JULY 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
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Available Friday Peterson (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game against Michigan State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Peterson had been dealing with an undisclosed injury, but he recently resumed practicing and will be good to go for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. He's been held in check this month, averaging 7.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 33.0 minutes per game while shooting just 22.6 percent from the floor over three appearances.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing again Peterson is practicing again, according to Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times.
Impact Peterson suffered an undisclosed injury sometime between Thursday and Monday -- likely related to the back troubles he was experiencing the week before. Fortunately for him, he is expected to be 100 percent when USC and Michigan State play Friday in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Arizona State upsets 3-seed USC in Pac-12 quarterfinals
Desmond Cambridge Jr. hit six of Arizona State’s 14 3-pointers and scored 27 points as the sixth-seeded Sun Devils upset USC, the No. 3 seed, 77-72 in a Pac-12 Conference tournamen...MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Much participation despite injury Peterson recorded nine points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 68-65 victory over Arizona State.
Impact According to Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times, Peterson said he did not expect to play much after waking up with a sore back Saturday morning. But after undergoing a chiropractic massage and an IV drip, he was able to participate in the 2022-23 Trojans' last game of their regular season. Peterson has not sat out any games across his five-year collegiate career, an impressive feat he is expected to continue during tournament action this March.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts against Arizona State Peterson (back) is starting Saturday against Arizona State, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Peterson ended up being healthy and available for Saturday's season-finale, and his presence will provide a huge boost for USC on offense.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Improves to game-time call Peterson (back) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Arizona State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact After being ruled out for Saturday's match, the senior forward has now been upgraded to a game-time decision after experiencing relief throughout the day. As things stand now, Peterson will go through warm-ups and a decision will be made closer to the 11 p.m. ET tip-off. His presence would a massive boost for USC since he averages 14.3 points per game on the season.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Saturday Peterson (back) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Arizona State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Peterson will miss the season finale with the back injury he sustained during Thursday's loss to Arizona. He will rest in the season finale, but he should be able to play through the injury going forward. His absence should be massive, though, as he averages 14.3 points per game.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back injury Peterson suffered a back injury during Thursday's loss to Arizona, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Peterson played 29 minutes and had a season-low five points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt) with two rebounds and one assist during Thursday's loss. The senior forward seems likely to attempt to play through the injury but will have a quick turnaround for Saturday's regular-season finale versus Arizona State.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
USC takes on No. 8 Arizona, seeks 5th straight win
MARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nears triple-double in win Peterson contributed 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and eight assists in 38 minutes during Saturday's 62-49 victory over Utah.
Impact Peterson contributed across all facets of the game, finishing with 14 points, seven rebounds and eight assists during Saturday's win over Utah. The 6-foot-9 senior has started in all 29 games this season, logging 14.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals on 36.1 minutes per game. Peterson and the Trojans will look to stay hot heading into Thursday's matchup with Arizona.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ellis, Peterson lead Southern California over Utah 62-49
Boogie Ellis scored 16 points, Drew Peterson added 14 and Southern California picked up its fourth straight win with a 62-49 victory over UtahFEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ellis scores 21 to help USC cruise past Colorado 84-65
Boogie Ellis scored 21 points and Southern California breezed to an 84-65 victory over ColoradoFEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ellis scores career-high 33 to lead USC over Stanford 85-75
Boogie Ellis scored a career-high 33 points and handed out seven assists to guide Southern California to an 85-75 victory over StanfordFEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Career-high 30 points Peterson amassed 30 points (9-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 97-60 victory over California.
Impact Peterson converted 9-of-14 attempts from the field, finishing with a career-high 30 points during Thursday's win over USC. The 6-foot-9 senior has started in all 26 games this season, logging 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals on 35.8 minutes per game. Peterson will look to continue providing efficient outside shooting for the Trojans, as the senior is shooting 36.5 percent from deep on four attempts per game this season.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Peterson leads USC against Stanford
USC takes on the Stanford Cardinal after Drew Peterson scored 30 points in USC's 97-60 win against the California Golden BearsFEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stanford visits USC following Peterson's 30-point performance
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Peterson, Ellis spark USC in 97-60 rout of California
Drew Peterson scored a career-high 30 points and USC set a season-high for points as the Trojans blew out California, 97-60FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cal takes on USC, aims to break 9-game skid
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cal faces USC, looks to end 9-game skid
Cal comes into the matchup with USC after losing nine in a rowFEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited contribution in blowout loss Peterson notched 11 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 78-60 loss to Oregon.
Impact Peterson logged 11 points and two steals during Thursday's loss to Oregon. The 6-foot-9 senior has started in all 24 games this season, averaging 14 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks on 35.8 minutes per game. Peterson and the Trojans will look to get back on track against Oregon State on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dante, Richardson lead Oregon to 78-60 romp over USC
N’Faly Dante scored 17 points, Will Richardson added 16 and Oregon posted a wire-to-wire 78-60 victory over Southern CaliforniaFEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nears triple-double in win Peterson closed with 11 points (4-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks over 39 minutes during Saturday's 80-74 victory over Washington.
Impact Peterson finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists during Saturday's win over Washington. Despite having a bad shooting outing, Peterson made his presence felt on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 senior has started in all 23 games this season, logging 14.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks on 35.8 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
White, Johnson propel USC to 80-74 victory over Washington
Tre White totaled 22 points, Kobe Johnson scored 21 and Southern California turned back Washington 80-74FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
