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.

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?

Greg Hansen: O'Neill gets A+ in being life of party, not coaching

At 55, Kevin O'Neill will stubbornly go to his basketball grave insisting he's smarter than everyone else in the arena.

Wildcats' Miller speaks highly of ASU

Sean Miller gave plenty of respect to ASU on the Pac-12 teleconference call today.

Pac-12 men's overview: Rooting for a stronger conference

Cal loses Pac-12 Player of the Year Jorge Gutierrez, here with ex-Cal assistant coach Jay John. But returning guard Allen Crabbe says "it just leaves opportunities for the upperclassmen to step up."

Pac-12 men's overview: Rooting for a stronger conference

USC head coach Kevin O'Neill, a former UA interim and assistant coach who tends to jaw with officials, says the Pac-12 conference is "going to be outstanding. I think there's going to be five to six NCAA teams, three to four NIT teams."

On Geary's team, Fogg's arms and other notes...

Reggie Geary is proud of his Japanese team...Gabe York gets some hype...KO earns $1.7 million...and Shots from the Heart is still dormant.

Pac-12 basketball: Seen and heard

Kevin O'Neill pulled off one of the great tongue-in-cheek moments when describing the flagrant foul given to Greg Allen after officials reviewed a TV monitor in the first half.

Wildcats' Miller says USC injuries 'astonishing'

Meanwhile, UA still isn't sure if Jordin Mayes will be available this weekend, or if he will wait another week with a stress reaction in his left foot...

USC pregame notes

Some links of possible interest before Arizona's game at USC today...

Trojans enjoy much-needed rest

Kevin O'Neill had USC practice for 65 total minutes on Friday and Saturday...Josiah Turner earns a prize...and other notes from practice day at the Galen Center.

Extra day no vacation for Wildcats

Sean Miller stayed upbeat after a long film session with the Wildcat players...and other notes today from Anaheim...

Washington pregame notes

Jim Boylen won't be ushering Utah into the Pac-12...and other notes/links

USC game thread

Final: UA 67, USC 62. Wildcats reach their first Pac-10 Tournament final since 2005.

USC pregame notes: USC suspends O'Neill

USC suspends Kevin O'Neill for the rest of the Pac-10 Tournament.

USC looking into postgame incident involving KO

USC athletic director Pat Haden said he will determine what action is necessary. ... and notes from Staples Center.

Kerr says Williams will be `20-point scorer' in NBA

But the former UA standout and NBA GM also has an argument for Williams to stay in school.

Miller: 'What we're trying to do is special'

Kevin O'Neill says UA can make a deep run in the NCAA tournament...Derrick Williams practicing almost fully... and Miller says Sidiki Johnson's departure won't affect eligibility.