Will NCAA Tournament expand? Don't hold your breath
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USC TROJANS 4-1 · 12TH IN BIG TEN
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Unranked USC upsets No. 2 Stanford WBB The win was USC's first over a team ranked No. 2 or better since 2008, the program said.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Blocking shots for the USC Gamecocks is contagious The University of South Carolina women's basketball team is blocking around 20 percent of shots this season.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Rapid Recap: High-flying guards drive USC to comfortable win over Utah USC’s guards were soaring all over the court Galen Center — and when Drew Peterson found Tre White for an alley oop midway through the secon...
JANUARY 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ellis scores 17, Southern Cal beats Utah 71-56
Boogie Ellis scored 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting, Tre White added 13 points and Southern California beat Utah 71-56JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joshua Morgan - Scores 12 in win Morgan amassed 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four blocks and three steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 68-61 win over Colorado.
Impact Morgan finished with 12 points and four blocks during Thursday's win over Colorado. The 6-foot-11 junior has started in all 17 games this season, averaging 8.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 2.8 blocks on 25.6 minutes per game. Morgan continues to be an extremely effective rim protector for the Trojans, swatting 10 shots across their last four games.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Boogie Ellis - 14 points, six assists in win Ellis racked up 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 68-61 win over Colorado.
Impact Ellis finished with 14 points and six assists during Thursday's win over Colorado. The 6-foot-3 senior continues to lead the Trojans in scoring, logging 15.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals on 31.8 minutes per game. Ellis and the Trojans will look to continuing building momentum as they host Utah on Saturday.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tre White - Scores eight in win White recorded eight points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one block across 25 minutes during Thursday's 68-61 win over Colorado.
Impact White knocked down 3-of-7 shots finishing with eight points during Thursday's win over Colorado. The 6-foot-7 freshman has appeared in 17 games this season, logging 9.1 points, five rebounds and one assist on 26.9 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should expect some variability in White's scoring production as he has failed to reach double figures in 11 games this season.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vincent Iwuchukwu - Makes season debut Iwuchukwu recorded zero points (0-2 FG) in five minutes during Thursday's 68-61 victory over Colorado.
Impact Iwuchukwu, who missed the first 16 games of the season after suffering a cardiac arrest over the summer, was able to make his season-debut on Thursday. The 7-foot-1 freshman did not record any stats across five minutes of action for the Trojans, and he will likely be slowly integrated into USC's rotation. It remains to be seen how large of a role the five-star recruit will have at full strength this season.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rapid Recap: USC benefits from late Colorado turnovers, snaps losing streak The Buffaloes gave the Trojans a belated Christmas gift and USC snapped its two-game losing streak in its return to Galen Center with a 68-6...
JANUARY 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Vince Iwuchukwu makes his debut as USC holds off Colorado Drew Peterson finished with 15 points as USC made clutch free throws in the final seconds to hold off Colorado 68-61 on Thursday at the Gale...
JANUARY 13, 2023 • LATIMES.COM
USC freshman forward Vince Iwuchukwu available tonight vs Colorado six months after cardiac incident USC basketball five-star recruit center Vince Iwuchukwu is available for the first time this season for USC’s matchup against Colorado Thurs...
JANUARY 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Vincent Iwuchukwu - Officially availale Iwuchukwu (chest) will be available to make his season debut Thursday versus Colorado, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Iwuchukwu suffered a cardiac arrest during a summer workout which has sidelined him up to this point. The 7-1 freshman is a highly touted recruit for the Trojans and has the ability to make a legit impact over the second half of the season.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vincent Iwuchukwu - May debut Thursday Iwuchukwu (chest) is apparently anticipating playing Thursday night versus Colorado, Marc Kulkin of WeAreSC.com reports.
Impact Iwuchukwu has yet to play this season due to a heart issue and was reportedly close to a return. Initial reports suggested that he could suit up as early as Saturday versus Utah, however, new reports are indicating the 7-1 freshman could make his debut Thursday. Iwuchukwu is expected to be eased into action but could gradually play himself into a rotational role down the stretch.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
USC basketball's Vince Iwuchukwu poised to return six months after cardiac arrest LOS ANGELES — Six months after he suffered cardiac arrest during a summer workout, USC is hopeful that freshman 7-footer Vince Iwuchukwu cou...
JANUARY 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Video Breakdown: How UCLA Almost Lost to USC We break down the Bruins' victory over the Trojans, illustrating tactical details of the game -- how UCLA jumped out to such a commanding le...
JANUARY 11, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Vincent Iwuchukwu - Returns to practice Iwuchukwu (chest) has been active at practice and has a chance to suit up this weekend against Utah, Seth Davis of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Iwuchukwu, who has been unable to play this year due to a heart issue, has a chance to rejoin the team as early as this weekend. The 7-foot-1 freshman was a five-star recruit in the class of 2022, and he could be an immediate difference maker for the Trojans.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
USC signees Isaiah Collier, Arrinten Page make Galen Center debut against Sierra Canyon USC signees showcase skills in arena where they will suit up as Trojans next season.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Late Push Helps UCLA Women's Basketball Best USC, Complete Comeback The Bruins scored their final six points from the free throw line to seal the season sweep over their crosstown rival Trojans.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Arizona and Utah lose at home, Pac-12 basketball begins to stack some upsets Arizona was living on the edge. It finally fell off it. Utah lost its first #Pac12 game of the season. Top teams were not rock-solid this pa...
JANUARY 9, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Reese Dixon-Waters - Perfect in losing effort Dixon-Waters racked up 16 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Thursday's 60-58 loss to UCLA.
Impact Dixon-Waters knocked down all seven shots, on route to a 16-point finish during Thursday's loss to UCLA. The 6-foot-5 sophomore bounced back from a rough stretch of four games where he averaged just 6.2 points and 2.2 rebounds on 21.5 minutes per game. Dixon-Waters has appeared in all 16 games this season, contributing 9.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals on 25.7 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should expect some fluctuation in his point totals, as the sophomore guard has reached double figures in just 7-of-16 games this season.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Where does USC go moving forward from heartbreaking UCLA loss? Short-term memory: It’s what USC displayed in the second half against UCLA and what the Trojans need most moving forward after a heart-break...
JANUARY 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ghost Notes Gameday: USC vs. UCLA basketball at Pauley Pavilion Today the Ghost Notes Gameday is a little different with Ryan Abraham stepping in and providing courtside notes from USC’s huge Pac-12 match...
JANUARY 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Rapid Recap: USC heartbroken by UCLA after rallying from 18-point deficit to take late lead The Trojans got caught sleeping, and UCLA made them pay for it. Offensive boards had hurt the Trojans all night, but one moment down the str...
JANUARY 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Experienced USC basketball team just wants to win the next game The USC Gamecocks focus on the next game as they continue into SEC play.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
