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The Dunk City Podcast
by USCBasketball.com
USCBasketball.com's Chris Huston, Mark Backstrom and Sky Liam co-host the Dunk City Podcast, the only podcast devoted solely to USC Trojans basketball. Weekly during the season, intermittent during the offseason, the DCP is the "podcast of record" for Trojan hoops, featuring inside information, special guests and expert analysis.
Episodes
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Back To The Future
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chris Huston and Mark Backstrom of USCBasketball.com analyze USC's place in the new college basketball universe, why it's hard to be a fan these days, Eric Musselman's insanely talented roster, and the analytics that underpin what could be the most talented team…
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Trojans Split the Rust Belt
Send us Fan Mail USC embarked on a two-game tour of the Rust Belt and came away with a win over Penn State and a loss to Ohio State. Chad Baker-Mazara is slated to come back on the next home stand. Will the duo of CBM and Alijah Arenes be too much for opposing teams to handle? Mark and Chris...
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The USC Trojans are better than the Indiana Hoosiers
Send us Fan Mail USC moves to 17-6 overall and 6-6 in conference play following home wins over Rutgers and Indiana, with the latter game seeing a breakout performance from freshman Alijah Arenas. However, the Trojans lost Chad Baker-Mazara to a knee sprain. He's listed as day-to-day, but can the...
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University of Scratching and Clawing
Send us Fan Mail The indefagitable USC Trojans men's basketball team continues to confound the skeptics, proving to be one of the toughest road-outs in the Big Ten conference. Chris and Mark discuss where Troy stands heading to the halfway point of league play. Can CBM hold up? Will Jerry Easter...
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Pivotal Weeks
Send us Fan Mail Chris and Mark discuss the Trojans salvaging a rough road trip against Minnosota before coming back home with a resounding win over Maryland. A pivotal week beckons, starting with Purdue. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball...
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Wolverines, Spartans and Gophers: Oh My!
Send us Fan Mail Chris and Mark recap the non-conference schedule and look ahead to the meat of the Big Ten schedule that starts with a road trip to Michigan, Michigan State and Minnesota later this week. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball...
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So far, so good
Send us Fan Mail Chris, Mark and Sky discuss USC's season-opening dominance through the first two games and look ahead to the upcoming contests with Illinois State and Troy. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes...
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2025-26 USC Season Preview
Send us Fan Mail Who's ready for some Trojan basketball? Chris, Mark and Sky recap the two recent exhibition games and project the team's prospects for the coming season. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at...
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(Nothing Is) Better Than Ezra
Send us Fan Mail With the first exhibition game of the 2025-26 USC men's basketball season looming this coming Saturday, we chatted with forward Ezra Ausar about life, basketball and everything. The 6-8 senior transfer from Utah brings toughness, work ethic and a bit of "dog" to the Trojan…
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Practice Pod: NBA Scouts Check Out The Trojans
Send us Fan Mail USCBasketball.com's Sky Liam joins the podcast to talk about USC basketball's "Pro Day" practice held on Sept 29. Who looked good? Who were the NBA scouts buzzing about? And what's with that awful Big Ten schedule that just came out? Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the...
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Practice Pod: Trojans working hard
Send us Fan Mail Our latest Dunk City Practice Pod comes after our guy Sky Liam attended the Sept. 3 practice at Galen Center. Listen for the latest inside information on the USC basketball program. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community....
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Marsh Madness!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Dunk City Podcast, host Chris Huston, along with Mark Backstrom and Sky Liam, welcome point guard Jordan Marsh from USC. They discuss Jordan's transition from UNC Asheville to USC, his experiences in LA, the dynamics of his new team, and his personal...
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USC Basketball Dietitian Jessica Isaacs
Send us Fan Mail Step inside the world of performance and nutrition with USC sports dietitian manager Jessica Isaacs, RD. Listen as Sky and Jessica discuss all the ins and outs of what goes...in and out of Trojan basketball players on a daily basis. Discover what they eat and drink, how they...
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Practice Pod: Alijah Arenas Update & Harold Miner Sightings
Send us Fan Mail The DCP returns with yet another practice update from Galen by USCBasketball.com beat reporter Sky Liam. It was a spirited session before alums, boosters and media that featured Alijah Arenas on the sidelines and Trojans legend Harold Miner amongst the crowd. One prediction…
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Practice Pod: New Trojans learning the ropes
Send us Fan Mail USCBasketball.com beat reporter Sky Liam joins the pod to give a recap of the Trojan practice on July 9, which featured more high energy hoops and plenty of team bonding. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can…
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Practice Pod: USC basketball dials up the intensity
Send us Fan Mail USCBasketball.com beat reporter Sky Liam gives his report from the June 24, 2025, summer practice held at Galen Center. Sky provides Chris his impressions of the new players, including Rodney Rice, Chad Baker-Mazara, Ezra Ausar, Gabe Dynes, Jerry Easter and more! Also, Alijah...
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Michael Musselman
Send us Fan Mail USC men's basketball assistant coach Michael Musselman joins the Dunk City Podcast to break down the rebuilt Trojan roster and discuss the program's priorities heading into season two of the Eric Musselman era. Highlights include unique insights into the basketball talents and...
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We sleep in May
Send us Fan Mail LA Times USC beat writer Ryan Kartje joins the pod to discuss the latest on Alijah Arenas, Eric Musselman's roster construction, the state of USC's NIL and how the program can put more fans in Galen (can the DJ?). Chris, Mark and Sky also break down the latest incoming transfers...
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Dude, where's my roster?
Send us Fan Mail The USC roster roller coaster continues as the Trojans add three key players from the transfer portal in Jacob Cofie, Keonte Jones and Amarion Dickerson, but lose rising star Wesley Yates. Meanwhile, Elzie Harrington decommits from the freshman class, incoming Georgetown transfer...
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That’s a wrap
Send us Fan Mail The Trojans finish off the 2024-25 season with a win over Rutgers and a close loss to Purdue in the Big Ten tournament. Chris, Mark and Sky discuss the finish to the season and review how each player on the roster performed while looking ahead to the needs of next year’s roster....
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Tailspin
Send us Fan Mail Chris, Mark and Sky discuss USC's three-game losing skid and how the remaining games on the schedule shape up. Plus, some stories from the Kevin O'Neill era, Nick Young's favorite Maroon 5 song, and how the roster is already shaping up for next season. Support the show The Dunk...
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Home Stretch
Send us Fan Mail Without Desmond Claude, USC gets swept on the road against Northwestern and Purdue, but his return leads to a rout over Penn State at home. Chris, Mark and Sky break down the last three games and look ahead to the key seven games coming up that could determine whether the Trojans...
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Down Goes Sparty
Send us Fan Mail Chris, Mark and Sky discuss USC's wire-to-wire 70-64 victory over No. 7 Michigan State. Also covered: the UCLA loss, the commitment of 5-star recruit Alijah Arenas and whether the Trojans are serious contenders to make the NCAA tournament. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast…
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Rashaun Agee
Send us Fan Mail Senior forward Rashaun Agee, fresh of a resounding 14-point, 8-rebound performance against Nebraska that included four 3-pointers, comes on the show to discuss his long journey from Chicago to Los Angeles by way of Las Cruces, Casper, and Bowling Green. We discuss his...
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Poppin' Champaign
Send us Fan Mail Chris, Mark and Sky discuss USC's recent road trip that included a huge 82-72 victory over #13 Illinois, the first road-win over a ranked team for the Trojans since 2010. Also, a look-ahead to home games vs. Iowa and Wisconsin that could determine the ultimate outcome for Eric...
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Big Bad Wolf
Send us Fan Mail USC's 4-game win streak came to a screeching halt with an 85-74 loss vs. Michigan in Galen Center. The difference? Wolverines forward Danny Wolf, who had 21 points, 13 boards and 6 blocks. Chris, Mark and Sky discuss this game plus the upcoming matchups at Indiana and Illinois.…
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Director of Sports Performance Andre Carrera
Send us Fan Mail Happy Holidays! Enjoy this gift from us to you: A special interview by Sky Liam with USC men's basketball Director of Sports Performance Andre Carrera. Learn all about the plans Andre has for USC hoops and all that goes into it. Plus: which Trojans players jump highest, run…
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Enjoy the Ride
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off a close loss to No. 12 Oregon and a resounding smashing of Washington on the road, we ask the question: Will the real USC team please stand up? As the season progresses, will this be the team that beat Gonzaga or the team that lost to St. Mary's by 35? Chris and Sky...
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Trojans Head South
Send us Fan Mail Chris, Mark and Sky discuss USC's no-good, god-awful road trip in the desert over Thanksgiving break, then preview the upcoming games with Oregon and Washington before predicting the entire Big Ten schedule. It's not looking pretty! Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the...
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3-Buzo Saves The Day
Send us Fan Mail USC sweeps the week with victories over San Jose State and Grambling thanks to two 20-point outings from Chibuzo Agbo. Chris, Mark and Sky break down those games, take questions from the board and look ahead to the Thanksgiving tournament at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert…
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Cal of the ACC hands USC of the Big Ten its first loss
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Dunk City podcast, hosts Chris, Mark, and Sky discuss the USC's basketball season so far, analyzing its recent games, roster dynamics, coaching strategies, and player performances. They delve into the challenges faced by the team, including defensive…
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Onward and Upward
Send us Fan Mail USC jumps out to a 2-0 record after wins over UT-Chattanooga and Idaho State as the team starts to gel, but new challenges come this week with UT-Arlington and Cal visiting Galen. Chris, Mark and Sky break down the squad's performance so far from all angles and look ahead to this...
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Here come the Sewer Rats
Send us Fan Mail The 2024-25 USC basketball season is nigh, so Chris, Mark and Sky recap the preseason and look ahead to the Trojans' first year in the Big Ten. Practice reports, recruiting strategies, roster construction, early rankings, UCLA's hype, and conference travel arrangements are among...
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Quick Recap: USC vs. UTSA
Send us Fan Mail Chris and Sky discuss preseason practice and USC's 84-63 exhibition over UTSA. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever...
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USC Basketball Legend Sam Clancy
Send us Fan Mail Chris and Mark take a trip down memory lane with one of the all-time USC Trojan basketball greats, former All-American and 2002 Pac-10 Player of the Year, Sam Clancy. Among the many topics discussed are the coaching style of Henry Bibby, the high-flying athleticism of Jeff...
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Staff-a-palooza!
Send us Fan Mail Trojans assistant coaches Anthony Ruta and Quincy Pondexter plus assistant athletic director for basketball operations Michael Reutt joins the pod to tell their stories, trade tales, and discuss philosophies about basketball and life. It's a Staff-a-palooza! Don't miss this…
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USC head coach Eric Musselman
Send us Fan Mail USC head basketball coach Eric Musselman comes on the DCP to share his vision for Trojan hoops, with reflections on roster construction, scheduling, the move to the Big Ten, his biggest worries for this year's team, the Olympics, Pete Carroll and more! This episode is a…
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Young Muss
Send us Fan Mail USC assistant Michael Musselman joined Chris and Mark to discuss his journey as a coach, what he looks for when he evaluates prospects, how the Trojans plan to manufacture a rebounding edge this season, and more! Also, questions from the message board, with a recommendation on...
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USC assistant coach Will Conroy
Send us Fan Mail Former University of Washington star and new USC assistant coach Will Conroy joins the Dunk City Podcast to tell Chris and Mark about his Seattle roots and how he ended up getting into the coaching business. Conroy shares some great stories at UW, including the time he had Nate...
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USC assistant coach Todd Lee
Send us Fan Mail The Eric Musselman Era has officially begun at USC, bringing a wave of excitement and intense summer practices to the Trojans basketball team. In the latest episode of the Dunk City Podcast, hosts Chris and Mark dive into an in-depth conversation with USC's Assistant Coach Todd...
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Wingin' It
Send us Fan Mail USC now has a full scholarship allotment for the 2024-25 season following the transfer of USD wing Kevin Patton, who joins an intriguing, wing-dominant roster. Chris and Mark rank the 12 incoming players, answer message board questions, and discuss the challenge it will be for...
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Reggie Bush, who once attended a USC basketball game, just got his Heisman back
Send us Fan Mail Chris and Mark discuss the deluge of recruits coming to USC out of the transfer portal over this past week, including Saint Thomas, Isaiah Elohim, Chibuzo Agbo and Rashaun Agee. Later, Chris yells at a cloud in an attempt to understand what it's like to be a modern college...
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All aboard the Muss Bus
Send us Fan Mail Mark and Chris delve into the significant appointment of Eric Musselman as the new USC men's basketball coach, a move that's poised to elevate the program to new heights. They explore the current landscape of the Trojans in the transfer portal, highlighting the pivotal role...
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Endfield?
Send us Fan Mail In the latest college basketball coaching news, USCBasketball.com's Mark Backstrom and Chris Huston delve into the swirling rumors about Andy Enfield potentially leaving USC to accept the head coaching position at SMU. As the sports community speculates on this significant...
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Not with a bang but with a whimper
Send us Fan Mail This is the way the Pac-12 ended: Mark and Chris discuss USC's loss to Arizona in game two of the Pac-12 tournament, as the program says farewell to the Conference of Champions and hello to the Big Ten. Mark provides the final metrics for the seniors while Chris gives the latest...
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Razing Arizona
Send us Fan Mail Mark and Chris discuss USC's sweep of the desert schools that included a 78-65 victory over No. 5 Arizona and how the Trojans are playing like a top-17 team over the last seven games. DJ Rodman is on a tear! Can he and USC continue its magic in the Pac-12 tourney? Can incoming...
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Road Warriors
Send us Fan Mail Mark and Chris discuss USC's late season road surge that saw it win two of its last three away from Galen, how the team is suddenly playing its best ball, and how Kobe Johnson is still the engine that makes the Trojans go. They also harken back to past Trojans who were as…
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Play Tusk!
Send us Fan Mail Mark and Chris discuss USC's win over UCLA at Pauley Pavilion, how the Trojans are playing better ball of late, what USC's record might've been without injury and bad luck, what Kobe Johnson's role might be on the team next year and a look ahead at the coming trip to the Pacific...
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Three-Headed Hydra Sighting
Send us Fan Mail Mark and Chris discuss the sudden re-emergence of USC's big three of Boogie Ellis, Kobe Johnson and Isaiah Collier as the trio scored a combined 69 vs. Colorado. They also discuss the rebounding emergency, whether the team is maybe a little out of shape this year, whether Oziyah...
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Apocalypto
Send us Fan Mail Chris and Mark discuss USC's disappointing sweep at the hands of the Bay Area squads that included a heartbreaking OT loss to cal and 31-point crushing at the hands of Stanford, but why it's still crazy to fire Andy Enfield after one bad season. They also muse at why announcers…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
USCBasketball.com's Chris Huston, Mark Backstrom and Sky Liam co-host the Dunk City Podcast, the only podcast devoted solely to USC Trojans basketball. Weekly during the season, intermittent during the offseason, the DCP is the "podcast of record" for Trojan hoops, featuring inside information, special guests and expert analysis.
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USCBasketball.com's Chris Huston, Mark Backstrom and Sky Liam co-host the Dunk City Podcast, the only podcast devoted solely to USC Trojans basketball. Weekly during the season, intermittent during the offseason, the DCP is the "podcast of record" for Trojan hoops, featuring inside information,...
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