USCBasketball.com's Chris Huston and Mark Backstrom co-host the Dunk City Podcast, the only podcast that's devoted solely to USC 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 Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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. The Dunk City Podcas…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 pro…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Reggie Bush, who once attended a USC basketball game, just got his Heisman back
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Send us a Text Message. 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. The Dunk City Podcast is the pod…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 pla…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 fr…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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, pr…
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Send us a Text Message. 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. The Dunk City Podcast is the podcas…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Tro…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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? The Du…
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Send us a Text Message. 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? The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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? The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball comm…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 an…
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Send us a Text Message. Chris and Mark discuss the state of USC basketball after the Trojans got swept at the Oregon schools to fall to 6-7. There's a defense of Andy Enfield and discussion of possible lineup changes, too. Should Bronny start? The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes…
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The USCBasketball.com 2023-2024 Pac-12 basketball preview
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Send us a Text Message. Mark and Chris break down the race for the last Pac-12 conference basketball championship. They also preview USC's upcoming road trip to the Oregon schools. 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, Spoti…
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Send us a Text Message. Chris and Mark talk about what ails USC basketball, hand out letter grades to the roster for the non-league schedule, and conclude that it's up to Kobe Johnson to rise to the occasion. The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.…
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Send us a Text Message. Chris and Mark discuss the return of Bronny James, the disappointing loss to Long Beach State, and the upcoming game with Auburn. 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, YouTube, and Amazon. Pl…
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Send us a Text Message. Chris and Mark discuss USC's loss to Gonzaga in Vegas, preview the upcoming game with Long Beach State and speculate on how Bronny James might help the Trojans going foward. 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 A…
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Send us a Text Message. Chris and Mark recap the Trojans' split decision vs. Seton Hall and Oklahoma in San Diego, where USC started launching threes a-plenty. Can Isaiah Collier get control of his turnover problem? They also preview the Eastern Washington game on Wednesday at home in Galen Center and the Gonzaga matchup on Saturday in Las Vegas. T…
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Send us a Text Message. Chris and Mark discuss USC's recent victory over Brown and Chris posits that the Trojans might have to learn to embrace their guard-dominated roster. There's also a preview of the coming tourney in San Diego that features a game with Seton Hall on Thanksgiving Day. Verdict: Expect the Pirates to be a typical down and dirty B…
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Send us a Text Message. Mark and Chris are back to put USC's recent upset loss to UCI into context, discuss the win over Cal State Bakersfield, and a look ahead at how the roster could develop as the season goes on. The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBask…
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Ahead of Schedule: USC beats K-State, 82-69
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Send us a Text Message. Chris and Mark discuss all elements of USC's impressive 82-69 victory over Kansas State in Vegas on Monday while looking ahead to the home opener on Thursday against Cal-State Bakersfield. The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketb…
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The Season Is Here, So Bring on The Wildcats!
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Send us a Text Message. With the 2023-2024 USC basketball season ready to tip off in Vegas against Kansas State, Chris and Mark recap the offseason, review the roster and preview the matchups with the Wildcats. How do Boogie Ellis, Isaiah Collier and Kobe Johnson matchup? Listen to find out. Also, Chris takes a look at the class of 2024 commits wit…
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One on One: A talk with new USC assistant coach Kurt Karis
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Send us a Text Message. USC Director of Scouting turned newly-minted assistant coach Kurt Karis joins the fifth episode of the Dunk City Podcast. Karis talks with Chris and Mark about his journey to USC, his favorite moments as a Trojan, his thoughts on scouting opposing teams, his basketball dreams, his views on the coming season, plus an update o…
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Send us a Text Message. Featuring Chris & Mark's in-depth analysis of the Trojans' recent 10-day trip to Greece and Croatia, where the guard trio of Boogie Ellis, Isaiah Collier and Kobe Johnson led USC to three exhibition wins. The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod…
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One on One: A talk with USC assistant athletic director Mike Swets
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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever wonder what it takes to manage a top NCAA basketball program? USCBasketball.com had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Swets, the USC Assistant Athletic Director for Basketball Operations, to get an inside look at the world of college athletics administration. From his journey as a high school player to becom…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we discuss USC basketball's recent signing of top 100 prospect Brandon Gardner, and talk about his similarities to a beloved name from Trojan lore - Lorenzo Orr. We also examine how the roster is shaping up in advance for the season and what the move to the Big Ten will look like, plus the big news of USC's season…
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Send us a Text Message. The premier episode of The Dunk City Pod from USCBasketball.com features the latest USC basketball news, plus an introduction to Mark's BUSCAR analytics, a roster analysis, a look at incoming players, which players will improve the most, and the class of 2024. The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basket…
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