USCHoops.com College Basketball Podcast

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USCHoops.com College Basketball Podcast

The original USC Basketball podcast. Chase and Nick bring you the expert insight into all things USC Basketball. This includes but is not limited to statistical analysis of the team, the Pac-12 Conference as a whole, recruiting and popular College Basketball topics. Stay tuned for coverage of the team all year long.

  1. 183

    April 30, 2026 Episode: Ryan Kartje on USC's Retentions and Portal Class

    Ryan Kartje of the LA Times joins Chase & Nick to discuss the return of Alijah Arenas, USC's moves in the transfer portal, and the general vibe around the roster being built.

  2. 182

    April 8, 2026 Episode: The Transfer Portal Has Opened

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss the opening of the College Basketball Transfer Portal, the fate of Rodney Rice, Jacob Cofie & Alijah Arenas, and what Michigan's National Title run tells us about the state of College Hoops

  3. 181

    March 15, 2026: NCAA Tournament Preview

    Chase, Nick and Troy from the TroyTalk Podcast preview the NCAA Tournament and look at the USC Hoops Offseason

  4. 180

    February 19, 2026 Episode: Troy from the TroyTalkPd

    Troy from the @TroyTalkPod joins the pod to discuss USC football's season results, portal moves, hiring of Gary Patterson, and next season's prospects, along with the hoops' team season and Tourney prospects

  5. 179

    February 18, 2026: USC hoops prepares for the stretch run, Alijah Arenas breaks out

    Chase & Nick discuss USC's road split, the remaining schedule to make the NCAA Tournament, the breakout performance of Alijah Arenas, the possible commitment of Christian Collins, the outlook for Adonis and Darius Ratliff, and next season's roster construction

  6. 178

    January 28, 2026: Gary Patterson announced as new Defensive Coordinator, Kam Woods' heroics in Iowa not enough

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss USC's heartbreaking loss at Iowa as Kam Woods goes off in record-setting performance, Gary Patterson's press conference aftering being named defensive coordinator, and Luke Wafle jumping to the tops of the

  7. 177

    January 21, 2026: Ryan Kartje on Alijah Arenas debut and hiring of Gary Patterson

    The LA Times' Ryan Kartje joins the pod to discuss the debut of Alijah Arenas, the hiring of Gary Patterson, and the next moves of Lincoln Riley and Chad Bowden

  8. 176

    January 12, 2026: USC faces injuries as it opens tough in Big Ten play

    Chase, Nick & Jason return to the podcast to discuss the rocky, injury-filled season as the Trojans are now into Big Ten play

  9. 175

    October 29, 2025 Episode: Coach Todd Lee Previews the Season

    Coach Todd Lee joins the pod to discuss the exhibition wins over LMU & GCU and the start of the upcoming season

  10. 174

    October 27, 2025 Episode: USC knocks off LMU and Grand Canyon in Exhibitions

    USC knocks off LMU and Grand Canyon in pre-season road exhibitions, as Gabe Dynes and Jerry Easter shine

  11. 173

    September 28, 2025 Episode: USC loses to Illinois

    UpperWestSide Trojan joins Chase on the pod to discuss USC's first loss of the season to Illinois, and Oregon's defeat of Penn State

  12. 172

    September 16, 2025 Episode: Open Practice Review with Ben Royer

    Ben Royer returns to the podcast to discuss today's opening practice

  13. 171

    September 8, 2025 Episode: Haley Sawyer

    USC beat reporter Haley Sawyer for the Orange County Register joins the podcast to discuss her experiences reporting on USC, the open practice for men's basketball, her impressions of Coach Musselman, Alijah Arenas, Gabe Dynes, Chad Baker-Mazara & Terrance Williams, and her AP ballot

  14. 170

    USC Football End of Summer Preview (August 17, 2025 Episode)

    Chase & Nick are joined by UpperWestSide Trojan to give the end of Summer football preview, analyze USC's football schedule, and discuss the linebackers and defensive backs.

  15. 169

    July 30, 2025 Episode: Final Open Practice of the Summer

    USCHoops.com's new beat reporter Ben Royer joins Chase, Nick & Jason on the pod to discuss the summer's final open practice event, the injury to Alijah Arenas, and the matchups in the Maui Invitational

  16. 168

    July 10, 2025 Episode: July 9th Open Practice Report

    Grant joins Chase & Nick to report on his observations from the most recent practice, as they discuss whether will Jordan Marsh challenge Rodney Rice for minutes at point guard, can Gabe Dynes make a serious impact in Big Ten, and just how good can Alijah Arenas perform as a fresh?

  17. 167

    July 6, 2025 Episode: UpperWestSideTrojan Part 2

    UpperWestSideTrojan joins Chase on the pod again to discuss just how good or not good USC's offensive lines have been under Lincoln Riley and to evaluate the Defensive Line

  18. 166

    June 25, 2025 Episode: UpperWestSideTrojan Part 1

    The podcast scores an exclusive interview with UpperWestSideTrojan to discuss USC Trojans football; in Part 1, UpperWestSideTrojan and Chase discuss the offense.

  19. 165

    June 19, 2025 Episode: Coach Todd Lee Last Season & the New Team

    USC Assistant Coach Todd Lee joins Chase on the podcast to give a rundown on the entire roster for USC hoops and what has surprised him the most so far. Hint: athleticism!

  20. 164

    June 17, 2025 Episode: Ryan Kartje discusses Summer Practic

    New Podcast: Ryan Kartje of the LA Times joins Chase on the podcast to discuss the USC Hoops' open media practice, the press conference with Head Coach Eric Musselman, Rodney Rice, Chad Baker-Mazara, Ezra Ausar & Jacob Cofie, the defense of Amarion Dickerson & Gabe Dynes, and the jitterbug moves of Jordan Marsh

  21. 163

    June 6, 2025 Episode: New Coach Earl Boykins

    New Assistant Coach Earl Boykins joins Chase & Nick to discuss his role for USC Hoops

  22. 162

    May 2, 2025 Episode: LA Times' Ryan Kartje

    The LA Times' Ryan Kartje joins the pod to discuss all aspects of USC Hoops, including NIL, newcomers Rodney Rice and Chad Baker-Mazara, the transfers of Desmond Claude, Wesley Yates and Keonte Jones, and the adjustments being made by Eric Musselman.

  23. 161

    April 30, 2025 Episode: Chad Baker-Mazara to USC

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss the commitment of Chad Baker-Mazara, Alijah Arenas's release from the hospital after scary crash, and USC's search for a guard for next season — plus evaluating next season's roster and whether SC is in a position to compete for the Top 25

  24. 160

    April 23, 2025 Episode: The Transfer Portal Closes

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss Rodney Rice landing at USC, Desmond Claude hitting the transfer portal, and Rashaun Agee looks for more eligibility

  25. 159

    April 17, 2025 Episode: USC in the Portal Wars

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss the departure of Wesley Yates, incoming transfers Keonte Jones, Amarion Dickerson, Jacob Cofie, Jaden Brownell & Gabe Dynes, the outcomes of Desmond Claude, Ian Jackson, Rodney Rice & others, and Evan Miyakowa's Lineup Analysis tool

  26. 158

    March 17, 2025: The NCAA Tournament Preview

    Chase & Nick give their comprehensive NCAA Tournament Bracket breakdown, preview and forecast, and discuss USC entry into the Crown Tournament in Las Vegas

  27. 157

    March 6, 2025: Season Ends vs. UCLA on Saturday

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss the personnel heading into the offseason, the big finale vs. UCLA, and the chances USC makes the Big Ten Tournament

  28. 156

    January 30, 2025 Emergency Podcast: Arenas to USC!

    In this emergency podcast, Chase & Nick discuss the commitment of Top 10 recruit Alijah Arenas to USC, what it means to the Musselman program, and how it potentially affects next season's roster

  29. 155

    January 26, 2025 Episode: UCLA Game Preview

    Chase, Nick & Jason preview the big game against UCLA at Galen and discuss the team's recent performances against Iowa, Wisconsin and Nebraska

  30. 154

    January 12, 2025: USC wins first road conference game versus a ranked opponent since 2008

    Chase & Nick discuss USC's start against the traditional Big Ten schools: Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.

  31. 153

    December 9, 2024 Episode: USC opens 1-1 in Big Ten play

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss the start of Big Ten play and whether this USC team is the one from November or the one we've seen for 3 games in December

  32. 152

    November 21, 2024: USC suffers first loss of young season

    Chase, Jason and Nick are back together to discuss USC's loss to Cal, and bounce back win over San Jose State, as the defense struggles

  33. 151

    November 14, 2024 Episode: USC wins close one to move to 3-0

    Chase, Jason & Nick are back together to discuss USC's tough win over UT Arlington, with Desmond Clause, Terrance Williams, Josh Cohen and Wesley Yates leading the way offensively, and Kevin Patton Jr. making his debut returning from injury.

  34. 150

    November 11, 2024 Episode: USC under Muss starts 2-0

    Chase & Nick discuss USC hoops' 2-0 start after knocking off Chattanooga and Idaho State

  35. 149

    November 3, 2024 Episode: Preview Season Opener with Coach Michael Musselman

    Coach Michael Musselman joins the podcast to discuss the start of the season, the win over Gonzaga, and the opener vs. Chattanooga

  36. 148

    October 27, 2024 Episode: USC knocks off #6 Gonzaga

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss USC's Palm Desert win over #6 ranked Gonzaga in a preseason charity exhibition, with Terrance Williams II leading the way with 20 points, as well as the reactions of Mark Few and Eric Musselman to the game

  37. 147

    October 16, 2024: The Musselman Era Has Begun

    Chase and Jason discuss Saint Thomas and Josh Cohen shining as USC wins its first game under Eric Musselman -- an exhibition against UTSA, a review of the new team in action, and USC's prospects in the new Big Ten

  38. 146

    September 11, 2024 Episode: Football off to 2-0 start

    Is USC's hot start in football through two games for real or an illusion? Chase, Nick and special guest Ed discuss Miller Moss, Jayden Maiava, Kamari Ramsey and the upcoming game in the Big House against Michigan

  39. 145

    September 10, 2024 Episode: Michael Reutt

    New Assistant Athletic Director for Basketball Operations Michael Reutt joins Chase, Nick & Jason to discuss his many duties and his thoughts about the new team.

  40. 144

    August 15, 2024 Episode: Coach Quincy Pondexter

    Assistant Coach Quincy Pondexter joins Chase, Nick & Jason to discuss joining the program at USC, his thoughts on the new team, and whether any coach in college basketball can best him one-on-one (hint: the answer is 'no')

  41. 143

    August 12, 2024 Special Episode: Eric Musselman

    USC Men's Basketball New Head Coach Coach Eric Musselman joins Chase, Nick & Jason to discuss everything from his approach to coaching modern basketball to the legendary "Portal House"

  42. 142

    June 19, 2024 Episode: Ryan Kartje on the New Team

    Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times joins the podcast to discuss USC basketball's open practice and Eric Musselman's "Portal House"

  43. 141

    The B1G Plus Podcast's Summer 2024 Big Ten Men's Basketball Preview of the 2024-25 Season

    SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE FROM THE B1G PLUS PODCAST: Chase, Nick & Jason break down the rosters of the Illinois Fighting Illini, the Indiana Hoosters, the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Maryland Terrapins, the Michigan Wolverines, the Michigan State Spartans, the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Northwestern Wildcats, the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Purdue Boilermakers, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, the Wisconsin Badgers, the Oregon Ducks, the UCLA Bruins, the USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies

  44. 140

    June 8, 2024 Episode: A Deep Look at the 14-Man Roster

    Chase, Nick & Jason take a deep dive into the 14-Man roster of Clark Slajchert, Bryce Pope, Chibuzo Agbo, Desmond Claude, Terrance Williams II, Saint Thomas, Matt Knowling, Harrison Hornery, Kevin Patton Jr., Rashaun Agee, Josh Cohen, Isaiah Elohim, Joshua Shelley and newly committed Wesley Yates III

  45. 139

    May 22, 2024 Podcast: Evaluating the USC basketball transfer class

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss the commitment of USC's Kevin Patton, Jr., who rounds out the USC roster, are then joined by @SBUnfurled to discuss his transfer rankings, and look at where USC may project in next season's Big Ten

  46. 138

    May 2, 2024 Episode: Roster Supercharged

    Chase & Nick discuss the commitments of Desmond Claude & Terrance Williams, what Musselman is eyeing for the last roster spot, the release of the Big Ten matchup schedule announced, and how does USC basketball stacks up in conference and nationally

  47. 137

    April 24, 2024 Episode: Musselman builds his new USC hoops roster

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss the additions of Saint Thomas, Isaiah Elohim, Clark Slajchert, Bryce Pope, Chibuzo Agbo, Rashaun Agee and Matt Knowling commit to Musselman and USC basketball, the latest on Trent Perry, and which transfer rankings are the best?

  48. 136

    April 13, 2024 Episode: Musselman hits the transfer portal

    Chase, Nick & Jason discuss the winners and losers of the Musselman / Calipari / Mark Pope coaching shuffle, the latest on USC's efforts in the transfer portal, and the takeaways from the Final Four and McDonald's All-American games; plus are we just cheering for laundry now?

  49. 135

    April 4, 2024 EMERGENCY PODCAST: Eric Musselman is the New Head Coach for the USC Trojans!

    Chase, Nick, Romer & Jason break down the hire, the expectations, the prospects for a rebuilt, and who will be targeted in the transfer portal

  50. 134

    March 30, 2024 Episode: Doug Gottlieb joins the pod to discuss the USC opening

    Romer offers his thoughts and perspective on the Andy Enfield era, lists the characteristics he's looking for in a new coach, and appraises a few coaching candidates; Fox Sports Radio and CBS Sports analyst Doug Gottlieb joins the top to provide his thoughts on the USC opening and possible candidates; Chase, Nick, Romer & Doug discuss Randy Bennett, Eric Musselman, Bruce Pearl, Mark Pope, TJ Otzelberger & Kevin Keatts

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The original USC Basketball podcast. Chase and Nick bring you the expert insight into all things USC Basketball. This includes but is not limited to statistical analysis of the team, the Pac-12 Conference as a whole, recruiting and popular College Basketball topics. Stay tuned for coverage of the team all year long.

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The original USC Basketball podcast. Chase and Nick bring you the expert insight into all things USC Basketball. This includes but is not limited to statistical analysis of the team, the Pac-12 Conference as a whole, recruiting and popular College Basketball topics. Stay tuned for coverage of the team all year long.

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