USC TROJANS NEWS

Joshua Morgan - Records three blocks in win Morgan supplied 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and three blocks over 24 minutes during Thursday's 96-58 win over Alabama State.

Impact Morgan was active on the defensive end during Thursday's win over Alabama State, logging three blocks for the Trojans. The 6-foot-11 junior appeared in 31 games last season, contributing 3.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks on 12.4 minutes per game. Morgan is poised to have a much larger role for the Trojans this season, as he has worked his way into a starting role for USC.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Peterson - Contributes 21 points in win Peterson contributed 21 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Thursday's 96-58 win over Alabama State.

Impact Peterson contributed on multiple levels during Thursday's blowout win over Alabama State, logging 21 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Trojans. The 6-foot-9 senior decided to return to USC after exploring the NBA Draft process this offseason. Peterson contributed 12.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks on 32.9 minutes per game last season, knocking down an impressive 41.2 percent of shots from beyond the arc. The senior forward will look to build upon his success from last season and boost his draft stock for next offseason.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Peterson sparks USC to 96-58 romp over Alabama State

Drew Peterson scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures and Southern Cal cruised to a 96-58 victory over Alabama State

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHOTOS: USC basketball humiliated by Florida Gulf Coast in season opener USC basketball entered its season opener full of excitement for what could be this season. The Trojans were looking to play a different...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Signing Day: Four-star guard Silas Demary Jr. inks with USC hoops Four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. was the first player in the 2023 recruiting class to commit to USC basketball and the first to sign w...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Vincent Iwuchukwu - Getting in on-court work Iwuchukwu (chest) was spotted doing minor work in warmups in advance of Monday's regular season opener, Shotgun Spratling of 247 Sports reports.

Impact While Iwuchukwu's participation is certainly encouraging, the four-star freshman has yet to be medically cleared after suffering cardiac arrest during a team workout in July. While the Trojans understandably play it safe with his return, Joshua Morgan will serve as the primary center, with sophomore Harrison Hornery and freshman Kiljani Wright available in a reserve capacity.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A 'fearless' Raven Johnson returns for USC, shines in first start in home opener Johnson’s last season was over after two games because of a knee injury. On Monday, she found success running South Carolina’s offense.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • THESTATE.COM

Rapid Recap: USC blown out by Florida Gulf Coast in season opener LOS ANGELES -- People around the USC basketball program expect this year to be a transition season. If the season opener is to be any...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Boogie Ellis - Leads team with 19 in season-opener Ellis registered 19 points (5-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 74-61 loss to FGCU.

Impact Ellis logged a team-high 19 points in a surprising loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Monday. The senior point guard was the only Trojan to break double figures, knocking down 3-of-6 shots from beyond the arc and 6-of-7 shots at the charity stripe. Ellis and USC will look to turn things around on Thursday when they take on Alabama State.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball odds: 2022-23 championship lines, best futures bets

The college basketball odds are out at FOX Bet! Click here to read the title lines and FOX Sports Betting Analyst Jason McIntyre's best futu...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Guards Boogie Ellis and Drew Peterson will rev up USC in the absence of 7-footers Boogie Ellis and Drew Peterson must transform USC from a team dominated by seven-footers into one built around swift, experienced guards.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

What impact will media rights deal, USC-UCLA additions have on Big Ten? Big changes are coming for Big Ten men's basketball with the addition of USC and UCLA, and a new media rights deal.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

USC fights uphill battle vs Colorado for 4-star small forward and top-70 national recruit .@BuffaloesWire is following a four-star recruitment in which Colorado has the clear upper hand over USC and Andy Enfield.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Pac-12 Media Day: No ill will toward departing UCLA, USC

The Pac-12 will need UCLA and USC to be good in the upcoming basketball season even as their departure looms, Andy Katz writes.

OCTOBER 27, 2022

USC basketball picked to finish fourth in Pac-12 in 2022-23 USC basketball was selected for a fourth-place finish in the 2022-23 Pac-12 preseason media poll Wednesday.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

5 questions ahead of Pac-12 basketball Media Day

UCLA and USC might be bound for the Big Ten, but both could carry the Pac-12 standard deep into March this season, Andy Katz writes.

OCTOBER 25, 2022

USC basketball guards Drew Peterson, Boogie Ellis named to preseason All-Pac-12 first-team Drew Peterson and Boogie Ellis, who each declared for the NBA Draft and decided to return to school, will lead a USC team that is looking fo...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

USC boasts top recruits, Iwuchukwu's status in question

Southern California coach Andy Enfield brought in one of the nation’s top recruiting classes to help the Trojans chase their third straight NCAA Tournament berth

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big Ten Commissioner Open to Expanding NCAA Tournaments Kevin Warren also spoke on the integration of USC and UCLA and his push for equity in men’s and women’s basketball.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NC State welcomes former USC basketball 5-star Saniya Rivers 'back home' as transfer Rivers left the Gamecocks a day after the national championship parade. Here’s a first look at how she’s fitting in with her new team.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

NC State welcomes former USC basketball 5-star Saniya Rivers 'back home' as transfer Rivers left the Gamecocks a day after the national championship parade. Here’s a first look at how she’s fitting in with her new team.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NC State welcomes former USC basketball 5-star Saniya Rivers 'back home' as transfer Rivers left the Gamecocks a day after the national championship parade. Here’s a first look at how she’s fitting in with her new team.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • THESTATE.COM

Kevin Warren: Seamless Integration of UCLA, USC to Big Ten a 'Can't-Miss Opportunity' Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren discussed the integration of UCLA and USC during his opening press conference Tuesday during Big Ten Baske...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Four-star center Arrinten Page commits to USC basketball Four days ago, USC basketball did not have a commitment in the 2023 recruiting class. The Trojans now have a pair.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. readying for Friday commitment Silas Demary Jr. is set to make his college commitment live on 247Sports and the 247Sports YouTube page Friday at 12:30 p.m. PDT.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM