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.

Team preview: USC

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

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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.

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.

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.

Floyd's ahead of schedule at "last job"

In just two seasons, Tim Floyd has USC in the Sweet 16 and looking primed to become a national power, writes Mark Schlabach.

USC flips the script on Durant, Texas

USC knew it couldn't stop Texas freshman Kevin Durant -- it could only hope to contain him, writes Mark Schlabach.