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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Send us a text 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 community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USC…
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Send us a text 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 at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Musi…
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Send us a text 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 DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, …
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Send us a text 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 program, while still remaining a free spirit. Get to know him…
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Practice Pod: NBA Scouts Check Out The Trojans
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43:35Send us a text 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 podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You…
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Send us a text 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. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasket…
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Send us a text 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 development as a player. Jordan shares insights on his playin…
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Send us a text 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 recover and why some players actually chose to come to USC …
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Practice Pod: Alijah Arenas Update & Harold Miner Sightings
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43:00Send us a text 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 already logged by Sky at the conclusion of summer: incoming …
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Practice Pod: New Trojans learning the ropes
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23:20Send us a text 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 find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or…
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Practice Pod: USC basketball dials up the intensity
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28:50Send us a text 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 Arenas makes an appearance just a few months after his sca…
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Send us a text 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 skills of all the new players, including Rodney Rice, Cha…
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Send us a text 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 and why the Trojans need another ball handler before st…
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Send us a text 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 Drew Fielder bolts for Boise and Brayden Burries choos…
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Send us a text 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. Also, USC will play Tulane in a weird new college baske…
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Send us a text 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 City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basket…
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Send us a text 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 go dancing or not. Some questions asked: Is Wesley Yat…
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Send us a text 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 is the podcast of record for the USC basketball communit…
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Send us a text 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 fast-developing ability as a shooter from beyond the arc, his rela…
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Send us a text 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 Musselman's first year at USC. Support the show The Dunk …
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Send us a text 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. We close the show with a Women of Troy update with Cece …
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Director of Sports Performance Andre Carrera
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58:53Send us a text 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 fastest and lift largest! Support the show The Dunk City Pod…
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Send us a text 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 conclude that the answer to that question is "yes." Suppor…
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Send us a text 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 podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You …
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Send us a text 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 featuring a Turkey-day matchup with St. Mary's. Support the sho…
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Cal of the ACC hands USC of the Big Ten its first loss
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49:19Send us a text 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 issues, injuries, and the potential for new strategies from E…
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Send us a text 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 week's games. Chris breaks down Cal's roster and revea…
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Send us a text 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 the topics discussed in this free-wheeling season previ…
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Send us a text 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 you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and Tik…
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Send us a text 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 Trepagnier, the epic battles against Stanford, UCLA, Arizona …
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Send us a text 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 inside look at the new era of USC basketball under head coac…
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Send us a text 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 must-listen for any basketball fan who wants to get to know the …
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Send us a text 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 where to eat around campus. Support the show The Dunk Cit…
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Send us a text 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 Robinson on a leash before a game, and reflects on how m…
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Send us a text 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 Lee, who shares exclusive insights into the program’s in…
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Send us a text 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 Trojans fans to connect with a team comprised of so many …
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Reggie Bush, who once attended a USC basketball game, just got his Heisman back
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54:20Send us a text 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 basketball athlete. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is…
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Send us a text 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 Musselman, affectionately known as 'Muss,' will play in reju…
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Send us a text 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 potential move, attention turns to who might be the best fit …
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Send us a text 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 updates from the transfer portal, including fresh news …
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Send us a text 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 recruit Trent Perry play point next year for the Trojans?…
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Send us a text 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 dominant as Isaiah Collier was against Washington, project how…
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Send us a text 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 Northwest. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is th…
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Send us a text 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 Sellers should be playing more, and if the Trojans have…
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Send us a text 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 are so deferential to Bronny, what it's like to go to Ma…
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Send us a text Chris and Mark discuss USC's games against Oregon and Oregon State. The Trojans showed some life and snapped a six-game skid with the victory over the Beavers. Can they build on that and keep improving? Will the return of Isaiah Collier make a difference down the stretch? How long should Kobe Johnson sit on the bench? Support the sho…
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Send us a text Mark and Chris discuss USC's 65-50 loss to UCLA and look for answers as to why the Trojans continue to struggle. They also look to the future and project what the roster might look like next season in the first year in the Big Ten. Could Trent Perry be the next great USC player? Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast o…
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Send us a text Chris and Mark discuss the debacle in the desert and whether the Trojans might have hit rock bottom. With the UCLA game approaching, other topics include the need for Oziyah Sellers to shoot more three pointers and for Vince Iwuchukwu to get more opportunities down low. It's all about getting USC up to speed to make a run in the conf…
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Send us a text Mark and Chris discuss the losses to WSU and Colorado and ask the following questions: Are the bigs back? Who should be getting more playing time? How do we balance the need for player development for next year with the need to salvage wins this year? Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketb…
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Send us a text Chris and Mark discuss USC's sweep of the Bay Area schools and what it might mean for the rest of the season. One big plus: The team was moving again on offense and defense. Is Kobe back? Also, you'll hear Mark's Mean Minute, a breakdown of Pac-12 power rankings thus far, and a look ahead to games against Washington State and Colorad…
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