More photos » Danny Moloshok – AP Browse more photos » Since I was interested in hearing the perspective of some NBA talent evaluators or basically because I’m lazy, I brought in Michael Levin from SB Nation’s NBA Draft blog, Ridiculous Upside, to answer some questions about USC hoops and tomorrow’s NBA Draft. Hope you enjoy! […]
Read moreSummer Stats
Davon Jefferson’s played in a grand total of two of the Lakers’ first six summer league, averaging eight points per contest.
Read moreThursday Hot Links
Anybody catch the guy wearing a Rey Maualuga jersey in the first row by the third base dugout at the MLB All Star game? Football Dennis Dodd wrapped up his series of position coach evaluations by naming Pete Carroll top head coach in the land. [CBS Sports] The Matt Barkley hype is up to another […]
Read moreDeRozan Passes the Test
Demar DeRozan is saying au revoir to Europe and hello to USC. DeRozan (Compton Dominguez High), one of the top basketball prospects to enter the NCAA in ’09, has received a qualifying ACT score and will play for the Trojans, according to FOXSPORTS.com. There was some question as to whether DeRozan would be academically eligible […]
Read moreNBA Draft Day
Yes, it’s drafty in here. And no, it’s not because you left fly unzipped (although that could be contributing). The first two rounds of the NBA draft will be held tonight, 7pm ET/4pm PT on ESPN, at Madison Square Garden, NY. OJ Mayo’s final landing spot has been a constant source of speculation with sources […]
Read moreWhere’d Gabe Pruitt Go?
Just over a year ago, Gabe Pruitt announced that he would leave USC early. He ended up going to the Boston Celtics with the second pick of the second round in the NBA draft. Pruitt hasn’t received any playing time in the NBA Finals against the Lakers (nor has fellow Trojan-Celtic Brian Scalabrine), but his […]
Read moreLate first-round?
NBA types suddenly say Davon Jefferson could be a late-first round pick. The question is what position is he going to play at that level?
Read moreWhy didn’t he go to UCLA?
Davon Jefferson is officially represented by former UCLA basketball player Bob Meyers, who works under agent Arn Tellem for an agency owned by Casey Wasserman, one of UCLA’s biggest basketball boosters.
Read moreClassy exit
As we said for several weeks, Davon Jefferson submitted his name to the NBA for the draft. But here’s the news. He didn’t even have the courtesy to inform USC of his decision and the school was caught flatfooted while other colleges announce their players’ decisions. We also hear Jefferson’s clashes with Tim Floyd were […]
Read moreIn-N-Out: Davon Jefferson to Declare for NBA Draft After All
Davon Jefferson is on the way out. Image from Daylife.com Last month word was Davon Jefferson would stay at USC for his sophomore season. Now it seems he’s changed his mind. As reported on Fox Sports: Jefferson will turn pro and sign with agent Arn Tellem, sources close to the situation confirmed…The athletic 6-foot-8 freshman […]
Read moreJefferson, Gibson updates
Here’s the latest on Davon Jefferson and Taj Gibson. http://www.dailynews.com/ci_8997119
Read moreMonday Hot Links
USC Football Martin Coleman was interviewed this weekend on SCPlaybook. You may remember that he’s the artistic one on the team. Last but not least, Mitch Mustain had his chance to get miked up by Mark Haas at TrojanTV. How fast is USC commit Randall Carroll? He ran 100 meters in 10.49 seconds. USC Basketball […]
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