A look at the 10 most significant recent developments on the recruiting scene

The recruiting landscape has changed considerably since the early signing period's conclusion, writes Antonio Williams.

L.A. freshmen have handled expectations and led teams to success

Expectations were high for USC's O.J. Mayo and UCLA's Kevin Love. But the freshmen have managed to outperform them, and they've put a definitive mark on their teams in doing so, writes Andy Katz.

Southern Cal 81, Oregon St. 53

Southern Cal 81, Oregon St. 53

Derrick Low #2 of the Washington State Cougars dribbles against the defense of Gabe Pruitt #34 of the USC Trojans during the second half of the semifinals of the Pacific Life...

Floyd hoping to make USC/UCLA into Duke/UNC

The Duke/North Carolina rivalry has dominated college hoops. But USC/UCLA has the geographic proximity, now it just needs USC to step up consistently. The Trojans are more than willing to try, writes Andy Katz.

Tarrantulas, cockroach and one game highlight USC trip

Two tarantulas and one cockroach highlighted USC's exhibition trip to Mexico over Labor Day weekend. Oh, and the team won one game too, writes Andy Katz.

Pac-10 ShootAround: Big is back out West

Come big or don't come at all with some big and talented front lines in the Pac-10 this year, writes Ed Graney.

Memphis holds on to No. 1

Andy Katz ranks the Top 25 after Monday's deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft.

Pruitt to remain in NBA draft

USC guard Gabe Pruitt, who declared for the NBA draft in April, will hire an agent and remain in the draft, ESPN's Jim Gray has learned.

One-and-done crowd floods draft market

The one-and-done crowd is flooding the NBA draft market, but that's just causing more underclassmen to be on the fence, Andy Katz writes.

USC junior guard Pruitt enters name in NBA draft

Southern California guard Gabe Pruitt plans to enter the NBA draft, but won't hire an agent, meaning he could return to school for his senior season.

USC's Young passes on senior year, turns pro

Southern California's Nick Young, the sixth-leading scorer in school history, is passing up his senior season to enter the NBA draft.

Trojans' Young set to declare but may not get agent

USC swingman Nick Young will likely make himself available for the NBA draft.

UNC pulls off biggest rally of the season to dismiss USC

Down by 16 points early in the second half, the Tar Heels suddenly shifted into another gear and startled Southern California 74-64 Friday night in the East Regional semifinals.

Hansbrough, Tar Heels a tough task for Trojans

Hansbrough, Tar Heels a tough task for Trojans