USC TROJANS NEWS

HOOPS: USC will miss two key players this weekend against Bay Area schools Persistent injuries are troubling a Trojans team that is already on the bubble of the NCAA tournament.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Reese Dixon-Waters - Out vs. California Dixon-Waters (foot) will sit out USC's game Thursday versus California, according to Adam Jasper of 247Sports.com.

Impact Currently, Dixon-Waters' next opportunity to return is a weekend game Saturday versus Stanford. He does not have much recovery time before then. Thus, his availability status will be doubtful prior to Saturday.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Morgan - Out vs. California Morgan (ankle) will sit out USC's game Thursday versus California, according to Adam Jasper of 247Sports.com.

Impact Currently, Morgan's next opportunity to return is a weekend game Saturday versus Stanford. Vince Iwuchukwu should benefit from his fellow center being out. The substitute averaged 11.0 points and 5.0 rebounds across three games he started while Morgan was unavailable.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NCAA Tournament Hopefuls: The key contenders in each major conference

A conference-by-conference breakdown of which teams are locks for the NCAA Tournament, which should get in and which still have work to do.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Pac-12 bubble watch: four teams are chasing the NCAA Tournament There are 4 #Pac12 teams on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament cut line. Here’s what you need to know about each of them.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Boogie Ellis - Struggles in loss Ellis recorded nine points (2-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 61-58 loss to Oregon State.

Impact Ellis converted just 2-of-9 attempts from the field, finishing with nine points, eight rebounds and three steals during Saturday's loss to Oregon State. Ellis and the Trojans weren't able to convert from distance against the Beavers, knocking down just 1-of-14 shots from beyond the arc as a team. Ellis, who has averaged 16.3 points on 32.8 minutes per game this season, will look to get back on track against California on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Johnson - Scores nine in loss Johnson chipped in nine points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Saturday's 61-58 loss to Oregon State.

Impact Johnson knocked down 4-of-11 shots, finishing with nine points, five rebounds and two steals during Saturday's loss to Oregon State. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has appeared in 25 games this season (21 starts), logging 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.2 steals on 27.8 minutes per game. Johnson and the Trojans will look to bounce back against California on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vincent Iwuchukwu - Ramps up production Iwuchukwu finished with 19 points (5-10 FG, 9-9 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks across 26 minutes during Saturday's 61-58 loss to Oregon State.

Impact Iwuchukwu has had to take on more minutes at center while Joshua Morgan has been sidelined with an ankle injury, and Saturday was the first time he's really taken advantage of the opportunity. The freshman was able to avoid foul trouble and set career highs in scoring and rebounding, but he didn't get enough help from his supporting cast. The Trojans were a dismal 1-for-14 from distance and ended up losing their second consecutive game.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rapid Recap: Poor shooting dooms USC, potentially its NCAA tournament hopes USC's personal house of horrors haunted the Trojans once more.The Trojans may have blown their chances at an NCAA tournament at-large berth....

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Taylor lifts Oregon State to 61-58 victory over USC

Glenn Taylor Jr. scored 18 points, including the go-ahead bucket in the final minute, Jordan Pope added 16 points, and Oregon State defeated USC 61-58

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reese Dixon-Waters - Ruled out against Oregon State Dixon-Waters (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus Oregon State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dixon-Waters will miss his third straight game due to a foot injury. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with California.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Morgan - Out Saturday Morgan (ankle) remains sidelined for Saturday's game against Oregon State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Morgan will miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury that occurred at the start of the month. The junior is averaging 7.6 points and 4.8 rebounds this season. His next chance to return to the court will be Thursday against Cal.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reese Dixon-Waters - Availability up in the air Dixon-Water (foot) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Oregon State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dixon-Waters has missed the past two games with a foot injury. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has come off the bench in each of his previous 15 appearances, averaging 9.2 points and 2.6 rebounds across 23.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Peterson - 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

Boogie Ellis - Scores 19 in loss Ellis finished Thursday's 78-60 loss to Oregon with 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 37 minutes.

Impact Ellis converted 7-of-15 shots from the field, finishing with 19 points during Thursday's blowout loss to Oregon. The 6-foot-3 senior's efficient outing was not enough to overcome the Ducks on Thursday. Ellis, who has averaged 16.6 points on 32.7 minutes per game this season, will look to help USC get back on track when they face off with Oregon State on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon's effort and chemistry shows out in blowout win vs USC As the season is starting to get closer to the end, the Ducks are starting to hit their stride. After blowing out the USC Trojans 78-60 at M...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Altman on Ducks defense against USC: 'That was one of our better efforts' It goes without saying that every time Oregon steps on the basketball court, it’s a must-win situation. Thursday’s late-night matchup agains...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Rapid Recap: USC overpowered by Oregon on the road USC basketball ran into a freight train.The Trojans knew what they were getting into in Eugene, Ore. — an Oregon team who had already upset...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

LIVE UPDATES: Oregon takes on USC in pivotal home showdown Thursday night at Matthew Knight Arena a spot for fourth place in the Pac-12 will be on the line for the Oregon Duck men's basketball progra...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Joshua Morgan - Remains out Thursday Morgan (ankle) will not play Thursday against Oregon, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Morgan will miss a second straight game and a set timeline for a return has yet to be determined by the team. Vince Iwchukwu will get the start once again in his place and figures to be a mainstay in the first five until Morgan can suit up once again.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reese Dixon-Waters - Won't play Thursday Dixon-Waters (foot) will not be active for Thursday's game against Oregon with a sprained left foot, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dixon-Waters was unable to suit up last Saturday versus Washington and will miss a second straight game. The 6-5 sophomore has provided a steady presence off the bench for the majority of the year after starting the first seven games to open up the campaign. A firm timeline for his return has yet to be established by head coach Andy Enfield.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USC faces Oregon after White's 22-point game

USC takes on the Oregon Ducks after Tre White scored 22 points in the Trojans' 80-74 win over the Washington Huskies

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USC's Dawn Staley is getting a statue in Columbia. Here's what we know She’ll be the second Gamecock women’s basketball figure to be honored with a statue in the capital city.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

USC plays Oregon following White's 22-point performance

USC faces the Oregon Ducks after Tre White scored 22 points in the Trojans' 80-74 victory against the Washington Huskies

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Got $2,000? Some tickets for USC-LSU women's basketball game come with hefty prices Sunday’s game between the Nos. 1 and 3 teams is officially sold out, but resale sites have seats available at a wide range of costs.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM