Jonah Mathews
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

Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic (31) dunks over UCLA forward Jalen Hill (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Mathews, USC snap UCLA's 7-game streak on last-second 3

By Beth Harris Mar. 07, 2020 05:48 PM EST

Arizona State guard Remy Martin (1) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Mathews, Utomi lead Southern Cal past Arizona St. 71-61

By Jill Painter Lopez Feb. 29, 2020 10:25 PM EST

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

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

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 the lane in the final minutes, to help No. 18 Colorado hold off Southern...

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

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

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

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

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

Oregon's Chris Duarte, right, steals the ball from Southern California's Daniel Utomi, back, and Elijah Weaver during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Duarte leads No. 12 Oregon past USC 79-70 in double OT

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 24, 2020 01:54 AM EST

Southern California guard Daniel Utomi, right, fouls Stanford guard Daejon Davis while driving to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
USC completes rally to finish off Stanford 82-78 in OT

Jan. 18, 2020 09:19 PM EST

California guard Matt Bradley, right, collides with Southern California guard Ethan Anderson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Southern California routs Cal for wins in 8 of its last 9

By Joe Reedy Jan. 17, 2020 12:45 AM EST

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

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

Okongwu scores 27, USC handles Washington State 65-56

By Will Ferguson Jan. 03, 2020 12:45 AM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Onyeka Okongwu did a little bit of everything Thursday night. The star USC freshman dominated the paint, swatted...

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 led Andy Enfield to Southern California as head coach, it was his team’s steady...

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

Okongwu scores 28 in leading USC over Long Beach State 87-76

By Beth Harris Dec. 15, 2019 08:33 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long Beach State gave up 17 points in the first five minutes of the game and only two of those were scored by Onyeka Okongwu. ...