Nick Rakocevic
FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2020, file photo, Rancho Christian's Evan Mobley controls the ball against DeMatha during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Among the slew of new players on Southern California’s roster, Mobley stands out. He joins the Trojans as one of the nation’s most hyped freshmen and figures to make an immediate impact on a team seeking a breakthrough. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Top recruit Evan Mobley leads new-look roster at USC

By Beth Harris Nov. 09, 2020 05:44 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Among the slew of new players on Southern California’s

Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC beats cold-shooting Arizona 57-48

Feb. 28, 2020 12:43 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Onyeka Onkongwu scored 11 points, including a three

USC guard Ethan Anderson (20) goes to the basket as Utah forward Mikael Jantunen (20) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Allen, Plummer help Utah beat USC 79-65, snap 3-game skid

By John Coon Feb. 23, 2020 08:31 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah did not squander a late lead to USC, even without

No. 18 Colorado holds off Southern California 70-66

By Michael Kelly Feb. 20, 2020 11:24 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV had 15 points, including a floater in

Southern California guard Jonah Mathews, right, shoots as Washington guard Nahziah Carter defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rakocevic, Mathews rally Southern California past Washington

By Joe Reedy Feb. 13, 2020 11:06 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Rakocevic and Jonah Mathews realize this is their last

Southern California coach Andy Enfield looks down in the closing moments of the team's 66-64 loss to Arizona State in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Martin's late jumper lifts Arizona St. over USC 66-64

Jose M. Romero Feb. 09, 2020 12:51 AM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Shooting 31% from the field, and going

Southern California guard Elijah Weaver (3) shoots as Arizona forward Ira Lee defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 23 Arizona holds on for 85-80 win over USC

By David Brandt Feb. 06, 2020 11:27 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Green dove onto the floor and wrestled the loose ball

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, right, loses the handle on the ball as Southern California guard Daniel Utomi defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
No. 20 Colorado routs USC 78-57, salvages road split in L.A.

By Beth Harris Feb. 02, 2020 12:40 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colorado came across town still irked by its four-point loss

Utah forward Timmy Allen, center, reaches for a rebound next to Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Rakocevic, Weaver rally USC to 56-52 win over Utah

By Doug Padilla Jan. 31, 2020 01:31 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a nine-point second-half hole Thursday night, it only

Southern California's Daniel Utomi (4) passes away from the basket to avoid Oregon State's Kylor Kelley (24) and Tres Tinkle (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Okongwu and USC cruise in 75-55 win over Oregon State

By Gary Horowitz Jan. 25, 2020 08:16 PM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Onyeka Okongwu scored 18 points and had three highlight

UCLA guard Chris Smith, right, goes up for a shot as Southern California guard Daniel Utomi defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC beats crosstown rival UCLA 74-63 for 7th win in 8 games

By Beth Harris Jan. 12, 2020 01:19 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Rakocevic is a senior, so time is running out for him

Washington forward Jaden McDaniels, left, blocks a shot by Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Stewart leads way in Washington's 72-40 blowout of USC

By Tim Booth Jan. 06, 2020 12:32 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — After a lackluster thud to begin Pac-12 Conference play,

Rakocevic takes charge as USC tops Florida Gulf Coast

Doug Padilla Dec. 30, 2019 12:13 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While it was the exuberance of “Dunk City” that ultimately

Southern California's Daniel Utomi (4) dribbles next to LSU's Marlon Taylor (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Southern California rallies for 70-68 victory over LSU

By Joe Reedy Dec. 21, 2019 11:28 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California bolstered its non-conference resume with

Southern California guard Ethan Anderson (20) is defended by TCU guard Edric Dennis Jr. (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Bob Booth/Star-Telegram via AP)
Rakocevic's tip-in gives USC 80-78 win over TCU

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 06, 2019 11:49 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The ending went pretty much just as planned for

Temple rallies in second half for 70-61 win at USC

By Joe Reedy Nov. 23, 2019 01:09 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Temple coach Aaron McKie might want to think about bringing

Okongwu scores 33 as USC rallies to beat Pepperdine 91-84

By Beth Harris Nov. 19, 2019 11:18 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five games into the season, the freshman and the senior have

Rakocevic scores 24, grabs 11 boards; USC beats Nevada 76-66

By Emerson Marcus Nov. 17, 2019 01:20 AM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Southern California passed its most challenging test so far

USC rallies in 2nd half to beat South Dakota State 84-66

By Beth Harris Nov. 13, 2019 12:13 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was senior night for Southern California and the season

Okongwu's double-double leads USC over Florida A&M 77-48

By Beth Harris Nov. 06, 2019 01:07 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tired of doing nothing but practicing the last couple months