USC TROJANS NEWS

Saint Thomas - Scores 15 against California Thomas accumulated 15 points (7-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 38 minutes during Sunday's 71-66 loss to California.

Impact Thomas nearly played the entire game for the Trojans during Sunday's narrow loss against the Golden Bears. The 6-foot-7 senior transfer from Northern Colorado has made the jump to power-five conference play without many hiccups so far, averaging 10.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals on 35 minutes per game. The real test for Thomas will come when the Trojans start to enter Big Ten Conference play, but the senior forward hasn't shown many signs of struggle yet.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Claude - Scores 20 in narrow loss Claude finished with 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 71-66 loss to California.

Impact Claude converted on 7-of-14 attempts from the field, closing with 20 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal as USC fell to former conference rival California on Sunday. The 6-foot-6 junior transfer from Xavier has been a big piece of USC's gameplan early on, averaging 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.8 steals on 31.3 minutes per game. Claude, a new Trojans' team leader, will look to help USC rebound against San Jose State on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Pope - DNP for California loss Pope (undisclosed) did not play during USC's 71-66 loss Sunday against California.

Impact Pope was unable to help USC's 2024-25 team prevent its first loss Sunday. Currently, the Trojans' next game is scheduled for Wednesday against San Jose State.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Knowling - Records six rebounds Knowling (head) logged two points (1-4 FG), six rebounds, two assists and one block during USC's 71-66 loss Sunday against California.

Impact Despite barely logging fewer than 20 minutes, the 6-foot-6 Knowling recorded USC's most rebounds against California. Before enrolling at Southern Cal, he was at least an adequate rebounder for Yale. During games Knowling logged in between 10 and 20 minutes, the graduate student averaged 4.3 rebounds.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Knowling - Expected to be available Knowling (head) is expected to be available for USC's game Sunday against California, per Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.

Impact Even though Knowling continues to be a game-time decision, USC's probability of using him Sunday improved after the Morrisette announcement. Unsurprisingly, he is not part of the Trojans' starting lineup against California, so his official availability will be determined mid-game.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Avand Dorian - Available against Bears Dorian (undisclosed) is not listed on USC's official team injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against Cal.

Impact Dorian will be available for Sunday's game against Cal after missing each of the team's first three games of the season. The 6-foot-3 sophomore will hope to make an impact for the Trojans in his season debut as he looks to earn a spot within the USC rotation.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kallai Patton - Out Sunday Patton (undisclosed) is out for USC's matchup against Cal on Sunday, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Patton will be held out of Sunday's matchup, marking his fourth consecutive missed game for the Trojans. The 6-foot-4 freshman has yet to play a game this season while recovering from an undisclosed injury. His next opportunity to suit up will come when the Trojans host San Jose State on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Pope - Game-time decision Sunday Pope (undisclosed) is listed as questionable on USC's official team injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against Cal.

Impact Pope will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's contest after missing each of the team's last two games with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-3 junior played just four minutes in his lone game this season against Chattanooga, failing to score a point while grabbing a single rebound. Should Pope be held out of Sunday's game, a home matchup against San Jose State on Wednesday will serve as his next chance to return.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Knowling - Questionable against Cal Knowling (head) is listed as questionable on USC's official team injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against Cal.

Impact Knowling will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's game against Cal after missing last week's matchup against UT Arlington with a head injury. The 6-foot-6 senior suffered the injury against Idaho State and was subsequently held out of the second half in that contest. Knowling will hope to make himself available against the Bears, but should he be ruled out, his next opportunity to return to action will come against San Jose State on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Shelley - Available Sunday Shelley (ankle) is not listed on USC's official team injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against Cal.

Impact Shelley was previously listed as a game-time decision after being severely limited in Wednesday's victory over UT Arlington, but it appears the 6-foot-8 freshman is ready to make his return to action against the Bears. Shelley has played in all three games for the Trojans this season, though he has seen limited action, logging just 13 total minutes across those contests.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

JuJu Watkins scores 1,000th USC point as Trojans hammer Santa Clara JuJu Watkins is averaging 26.3 points per game at USC — no, not this season, but in her full USC career, which spans 38 games. She is someth...

NOVEMBER 16 • USATODAY.COM

USC Star JuJu Watkins Breaks Caitlin Clark's College Basketball Record JuJu Watkins made college basketball history on Friday...

NOVEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wesley Yates - Scores 14 against the Mavericks Yates accumulated 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 98-95 win over UT Arlington.

Impact Yates chipped in 14 points, two assists and a steal as the Trojans narrowly defeated the Mavericks. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has been productive in limited minutes off the bench this season, averaging 12 points, a rebound, two assists and two steals across 20.3 minutes per game (three outings). Yates and the Trojans will face off against an "old" conference foe this Sunday as they host the Golden Bears of California.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Claude - Unstoppable in narrow win Claude chipped in 26 points (9-12 FG, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 98-95 win over UT Arlington.

Impact Claude was exceptional during USC's win over UT Arlington, posting 26 points, five rebounds, eight assists and a steal in the contest. The 6-foot-6 junior helped propel the Trojans past a pesky Mavericks team that hung around for all 40 minutes. Claude has been productive in his first three games with USC after transferring in from Xavier this offseason, averaging 14 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.7 steals on 29 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gamecock champions get their banner at Colonial Life Arena Prior to USC's women's basketball game against Coppin State, the 2024 NCAA National Championship banner was unfurled from the top of Colonia...

NOVEMBER 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

USC vs. Grambling men's basketball tickets still available for Sunday, November 24 The USC Trojans (3-0) will face the Grambling Tigers (1-2) at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 24, 2024. This contest is available on B1G+.Buy...

NOVEMBER 15 • USATODAY.COM

Jalen Shelley - Logs one minute Wednesday Shelley (ankle) registered no counting stats in one minute during Wednesday's 98-95 win over UT Arlington.

Impact Shelley was listed as a game-time decision with an ankle injury, and though he played just a single minute and failed to record a counting stat, his appearance on the court is encouraging to see. The freshman forward aggravated the injury in last week's game against Idaho State as he played just three minutes against the Bengals, and while it is clearly not back to 100 percent, his ability to play even a single minute suggests that the injury isn't too serious. He will hope to continue his recovery and make himself available for Sunday's matchup against Cal.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Patton - Returns to action Wednesday Patton (hip) registered seven points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 98-95 win over UT Arlington.

Impact Patton was previously listed as a game-time decision after missing each of the team's first two games of the season with a hip injury, but the sophomore guard was able to make his return against UT Arlington. Though he played limited minutes in his season debut, Patton didn't look too hampered by the injury as he provided a highlight one-handed slam in the second half on his way to seven points on the day. His next opportunity to open it up will come when the Trojans face off against Cal on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Terrance Williams - Available Wednesday Williams (back) is included in the starting rotation for Wednesday's matchup against Texas-Arlington.

Impact Williams was listed as questionable throughout the week as he dealt with a back injury but seems to have put it past him and will be active for this contest.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Avand Dorian - Out vs. Texas-Arlington Dorian is listed out for Wednesday's game against Texas-Arlington.

Impact Dorian has not been able to make his season debut as he continues to work his way back from an injury. He will look to be available for Sunday's game against California.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kallai Patton - Ruled out Wednesday Patton (undisclosed) is listed out for Wednesday's game against Texas-Arlington.

Impact Patton has yet to play game this season as he continues to work his way back from injury. The freshman guard will look to be active for Sunday's game against California.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Shelley - Questionable vs. Texas-Arlington Shelley (ankle) is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against Texas-Arlington.

Impact Shelley suffered an ankle injury during the game against Idaho State and could be forced to miss this week's game. The freshman guard has not logged over 10 minutes in either of his first two outings.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Knowling - Out vs. Texas-Arlington Knowling (head) is listed out for Wednesday's game against Texas-Arlington.

Impact Knowling suffered a head injury against Idaho State and will be forced to miss out on this matchup. The senior forward will aim to be active for Sunday's game against California.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Terrance Williams - Questionable vs. Texas-Arlington Williams (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Texas-Arlington.

Impact Williams remains a game-time call for Wednesday's contest, but he's been trending in the right direction based on recent reports. The Michigan transfer is aiming to make his season debut in this matchup.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Patton - Questionable vs. Texas-Arlington Patton (hip) is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against Texas-Arlington.

Impact Patton has not been able to play during the initial part of the season as he continues to work his way back from a hip injury. The sophomore guard was expected to be available for the matchup against California on Nov, 17.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE