USC: Making good on a second chance

USC guard J.T. Terrell, going up for a shot against Utah two weeks ago, is averaging 17.7 points in three games since interim coach Bob Cantu took over for Kevin O'Neill. "He's been phenomenal on offense," Cantu said.

USC: Making good on a second chance

J.T. Terrell, left, and Dewayne Dedmon are two reasons the Trojans are running more lately. USC is scoring 78.7 points per game over the past three contests, compared to 67.8 over the first 17. "It's a lot more free-flowing," Dedmon said.

USC: Making good on a second chance

J.T. Terrell had three points at halftime Thursday.

Arizona basketball: 'Back to work' for Wildcats

Thanks to a game at ASU that started late and went into overtime before his team lost, USC interim coach Bob Cantu said he didn't get a whole lot of sleep Thursday night.

Arizona basketball: Hot-shooting transfer Terrell flourishing under interim USC coach

J.T. Terrell had three points at halftime Thursday.

Pac-12 basketball this week: Ducks not only in 1st, but road ahead easy

Senior forward Arsalan Kazemi, grabbing a rebound against UCLA's Kyle Anderson, helps give Oregon experience and leadership.

Pac-12 basketball this week: Ducks not only in 1st, but road ahead easy

Oregon beat the Arizona Wildcats two weeks ago and the UCLA Bruins on Saturday - and doesn't have to worry about either for the rest of the regular season.

Wildcats preparing for ASU's new look

ASU (14-3, 3-1) is playing differently on both sides of the ball this season, so I asked UA associate head coach James Whitford, who is scouting ASU this week, to break down the Sun Devils.

Pac-12 basketball this week: To Cantu, zone not bad word

At his first practice Monday as USC's interim head coach, Bob Cantu asked his players a simple question: Why do you play basketball? Is it because you love the game? Because you're tall? Because you want to win, or make money someday?