Nick Rakocevic
FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2019 file photo Rancho Christian's Isaiah Mobley #3 in action against McEachern during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, MA. Mobley, a 6-foot-10, 235-pound McDonald's All-American, has solid ball-handling skills and can score from 3-point range. He had foot surgery last spring and missed the Trojans' foreign tour in the summer, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan,File)
Stellar freshman class gives USC chance to succeed in Pac-12

By Beth Harris Oct. 24, 2019 01:56 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has talent, depth and size on its roster

USC adds graduate transfer Adlesh to roster for 2019-20

Apr. 01, 2019 08:46 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has added guard Quinton Adlesh to its

Washington's Matisse Thybulle, bottom left, and Southern California's Jonah Mathews fight for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Washington holds off USC 78-75 in Pac-12 quarterfinals

By John Marshall Mar. 14, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Washington played well at both ends, yet couldn't shake Southern

Colorado forward Evan Battey, back, smiles as he holds the ball as time runs out in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game as USC guard Kevin Porter Jr. heads off the court Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 78-67. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado comeback gives Buffs 78-67 win over USC

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 09, 2019 08:25 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Buffaloes will take both momentum and the mantle

Utah forward Both Gach (11) dunks againstSouthern California forward Victor Uyaelunmo (34) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Van Dyke Hits 6 3s and scores 20 to lift Utah over USC

By Matthew Coles Mar. 08, 2019 12:42 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Parker Van Dyke knows a short memory can be a shooter's best

UCLA guard Jaylen Hands celebrates as he runs off the floor after UCLA defeated Southern California 93-88 in overtime in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Hands' 3-pointer propels UCLA past USC 93-88 in overtime

By Beth Harris Feb. 28, 2019 11:30 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clinging to a one-point lead in overtime, Kris Wilkes was about to

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2019, file photo, Southern California's Bennie Boatwright (25) looks to pass the ball against Oregon's Louis King (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. USC has an explosive offensive player in Boatwright, who has made 19 3-pointers in his last three games. He made 10, tying a Pac-12 record, in a win at California on Feb. 16. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Tied in Pac-12, USC and UCLA meet with tourney implications

By Beth Harris Feb. 27, 2019 07:16 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Hands wouldn't change a thing in this rockiest of seasons

UCLA guard Jaylen Hands, right, shoots as Oregon forward Miles Norris defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 90-83. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rivals USC and UCLA highlight week in the Pac-12

By John Marshall Feb. 27, 2019 02:16 AM EST
A look at things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF

Oregon State 's Ethan Thompson, right, is defended by Southern California 's Elijah Weaver, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon State takes control late to defeat USC, 67-62

By Joe Reedy Feb. 23, 2019 08:06 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oregon State took a big step toward possibly getting a first-round

Southern California's Bennie Boatwright, right, goes up while defended by Oregon's Kenny Wooten during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Boatwright, Rakocevic lead USC past Oregon, 66-49

By Steve Dilbeck Feb. 21, 2019 11:05 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was a rare sighting Thursday, snow falling along the Los

Southern California's Kevin Porter Jr., front right, shoots against California's Andre Kelly (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Boatwright sets USC record for 3s in 89-66 win over Cal

By Michael Wagaman Feb. 16, 2019 10:06 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Bennie Boatwright couldn't understand why USC coach Andy

Stanford forward KZ Okpala, right, hugs Marcus Sheffield (14) following the team's 79-76 victory over Southern California in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Wills helps Stanford rally past USC 79-76

Feb. 14, 2019 01:26 AM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Sheffield hasn't scored much this season. When he's

Utah Utes center Jayce Johnson, right, shoots as Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Utah Utes at USC Trojans 2/6/2019

Feb. 07, 2019 12:03 AM EST

Washington State forward Isaiah Wade (0) fouls Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (Pete Caster/Lewiston Tribune via AP)
USC cruises to victory over Washington State, 93-84

By Ricky Hester Feb. 02, 2019 10:48 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The Trojans were able to bounce back after a disappointing loss

USC cruises to victory over Washington State, 93-84

By Ricky Hester Feb. 02, 2019 09:17 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Nick Rakocevic scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and USC

Washington's Noah Dickerson, right, turns past Southern California's Nick Rakocevic to shoot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Seattle. Washington won 75-62. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Dickerson scores 21, leads Washington past USC 75-62

By Tim Booth Jan. 31, 2019 01:25 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Noah Dickerson scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Matisse

Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic (31) shoots over Arizona State forward Romello White (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC's Rakocevic still developing as force in the middle

By Joe Reedy Jan. 29, 2019 06:52 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California's Nick Rakocevic is making a strong case to be

Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic, center, reacts after scoring against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Boatwright's 3-pointer gives USC 69-67 win over Arizona St.

By Joe Reedy Jan. 26, 2019 10:27 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — USC's Bennie Boatwright wasn't about to miss another game-winning

Southern California's Bennie Boatwright, right, is fouled by Arizona's Ryan Luther during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Rakocevic, USC dominate Arizona for 80-57 victory

By Joe Reedy Jan. 24, 2019 11:17 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Rakocevic had not defeated Arizona in his three seasons at

Southern California forward Bennie Boatwright, left, celebrates after forward Nick Rakocevic, right, scored during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won 80-67. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC beat UCLA 80-67 to end 4-game skid in crosstown rivalry

By Beth Harris Jan. 19, 2019 06:33 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bennie Boatwright worked and waited seven months for moments like