USC TROJANS NEWS

NBA MVP visits USC as Eric Musselman focuses on improving team culture A brush with stardom occurred for young Trojan hoopers: A 7-time NBA All-Star made an appearance at USC basketball practice this week.

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Approaches triple-double in win Thomas closed Thursday's 75-69 victory over Idaho State with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 40 minutes.

Impact Thomas posted 10 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals, making contributions on both ends of the floor in Thursday's win over Idaho State. What's more impressive is that the 6-foot-7 senior played in all 40 minutes of the contest for USC. The Northern Colorado transfer will look to form a new frontcourt duo with fellow transfer Josh Cohen this season.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 Thursday Cohen finished with 19 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Thursday's 75-69 victory over Idaho State.

Impact Cohen converted on 8-of-12 attempts from the field, closing with 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in a win over Idaho State. The 6-foot-10 senior transfer from UMass has gotten off to a fast start with the Trojans, starting in USC's first two contests. Cohen looks to be the Trojans' top option at the five spot this season.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Cohen, Saint Thomas help USC fend off Idaho State 75-69

Josh Cohen had 19 points and Saint Thomas hit a late 3-pointer to help Southern California hold off Idaho State 75-69

15 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be available Nov. 17 Patton (hip) could be available for USC's game against California on Nov. 17, according to Luca Evans of The Orange County Register.

Impact USC's head coach Eric Musselman said the objective date for Patton being available again is Nov. 17. However, that means he would have to sit out USC's game Wednesday against Texas-Arlington.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Patton did not see the floor in Thursday's win over Idaho State.

Impact Patton went through warmups with the team but ultimately did not get in the game. He seems to be nearing a return and will have a chance to make his Trojan debut Nov. 13 against UT-Arlington.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Williams (back) did not appear in Thursday's game against Idaho State.

Impact Despite warming up, Williams did not take the floor Thursday as he continues to be hindered by a back injury. The Michigan transfer seems to be nearing a return and could make his Trojan debut Nov. 13 against UT-Arlington.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for second half Shelley (ankle) is out for the remainder of Thursday's game versus Idaho State, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Shelley rolled his ankle during the first half of Thursday's game and will not return to the floor as a result. He scored three points and recorded one steal prior to his exit.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for second half Knowling (head) is out for the remainder of Thursday's game versus Idaho State, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Knowling hit his head in the first half of Thursday's game and has been ruled out for the second half. It's unclear exactly what the injury is but it's serious enough to keep him off the floor for the night. His next game is Wednesday versus Texas-Arlington.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Elohim is starting Thursday's game versus Idaho State, the team announced.

Impact Elohim will make his first start of the season as Terrance Williams (back) is once again not a part of the starting five. Elohim played 13 minutes in the season opener and recorded eight points, three rebounds and one assist.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Williams (back) is not starting Thursday's game versus Idaho State, the team announced.

Impact Williams is not starting Thursday, but there is still a chance he will come off the bench to make his Trojan debut. He's dealing with a back injury and was listed as questionable on the team's injury report so there is also a chance he is forced to miss a second straight game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Thursday Williams (back) is warming up ahead of Thursday's game versus Idaho State, Luca Evans of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Williams was listed as questionable on the Trojans' injury report after missing the season opener with a back injury. The fact that he's warming up is a great sign for him to make his USC debut Thursday, although it does not guarantee his availability.

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Top-150 basketball recruit narrows decision to Gophers or USC Parker Jefferson is a 6-foot-10 forward who plays high school hoops in California.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Out again Thursday Patton (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Idaho State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Patton will not dress for another game. His next chance will come Wednesday against UT-Arlington.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Pope (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game versus Idaho State.

Impact Pope played four minutes off the bench in Monday's opener and now will be forced to miss Thursday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday versus Texas-Arlington.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Patton (undisclosed) is officially questionable for Thursday's game against Idaho State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Patton has a chance to make his Trojan debut Thursday after missing the opener with an injury, The sophomore transfer from San Diego will look to try and crack the rotation after averaging just under 10 points as a freshman for the Torero's in 2023-24.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Williams (back) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Idaho State.

Impact Williams is officially questionable to make his season debut Thursday after he missed Monday's opener due to a back injury. He averaged 12.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game with Michigan last season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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2 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

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3 DAYS AGO • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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3 DAYS AGO • SACBEE.COM

Chibuzo Agbo, Matt Knowling lead USC over Chattanooga 77-51 in Eric Musselman's debut for Trojans

Chibuzo Agbo had 14 points, reserve Matt Knowling scored 13 points and Southern Cal cruised to a 77-51 victory over Chattanooga in a season-opening victory for first-year coach Eri...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In coach Eric Musselman's debut, USC disposes of Chattanooga Southern California opened the Eric Musselman era with a 77-51 rout of visiting Chattanooga at home in Los Angeles on Monday.The Trojans, pl...

3 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

USC vs. UT Arlington men's basketball tickets still available for Wednesday, November 13 The USC Trojans (0-0) play the UT Arlington Mavericks (1-0) at 11:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. This contest is available on BTN...

3 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

USC vs. Idaho State men's basketball tickets still available for Thursday, November 7 The Idaho State Bengals play the USC Trojans at Galen Center on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The game, the first of the 2024-25 season for bo...

3 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM