Bill Hewitt: USC Legend, NBA Force | USC Trojans Basketball News

Bill Hewitt, a basketball legend who died at 81, was an All-American at USC where he shattered scoring and rebounding records that stood for years. A six-foot-seven force averaging over 19 points and 11 rebounds as a Trojan, he was drafted by the Lakers in 1968 and played six seasons across multiple NBA teams, earning All-Rookie honors in 1969. His college dominance earned him multiple all-conference nods and team MVP honors, with his scoring record holding for 14 years. In the pros, he averaged over five points and five rebounds in 361 games, leaving a lasting mark on both USC and the NBA. Survived by family including his son William Jr., daughter-in-law Lori, and grandchildren, his legacy continues to inspire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07cde576098eab3d