Alex Stepheson
By Michael Lev, staff writer,
USC
USC is the team that can’t shoot straight. The Trojans make only 30.2 percent of their 3-point attempts. Recent slumps have sent the overall shooting marks of starters Dwight Lewis, Marcus Johnson and Mike Gerrity below 40 percent. With big men Nikola Vucevic and Alex Stepheson shooting 51.0 and 46.8 percent, respectively, it begs the question: Why [...]USC basketball:...
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Alex Stepheson scored 10 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Trojans (16-11, 8-7) and Marcus Johnson added 12 points....
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After defeating CAL and Stanford last week, the Trojans (14-9, 6-5) play FUCLA (11-12, 6-5) on Sunday looking for a home sweep of all the California schools. The game will air live on FSN at 7 pm.
On January 16th the Trojans defeated the Bruins 67-46. This was the Bruins worst loss ever at Pauley Pavilion. If you want tickets for the game on Sunday, click here.
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USC forward Alex Stepheson said he did not think the Trojans will coast in games now that they no longer can play in the postseason. ``Every game I'm out to win,'' he said. ``I think we're all still motivated.''...
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USC junior forward Alex Stepheson was named the Pac-10 Player of the Week for Dec. 14-20 it was announced today (Dec. 20) by Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott....
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The Trojans men’s basketball team made some national news on Saturday, defeating 8th ranked Tennessee 77 – 55. North Carolina transfer Alex Stepheson was a dominant force in the upset, scoring 19 points, grabbing 15 boards and making 8-of-11 shots. Dwight Lewis finished with 21 points and Nikola Vucevic had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Charlotte transfer Mike Gerrity played his first game of the year and dished out 10 assists. The Trojans starting five scored 75 of the 77 points.
The Trojans next game is at the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu against Western Michigan on Tuesday 12/22, at 2:00 PM PT.
USC hands No. 8 Tennessee its worst loss under coach Pearl [espn]
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A look at something a bit different in the midst of all the preseason and training camp hoopla from Football Regardless of how anyone feels about Tim Floyd, his 4 year tenure at USC was one of the most sucessful in the history of SC hoops. The three conecutive NCAA tournament sppearances had never been accomplished, and Floyd achieved...
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OK, here's another lineup projection now that Marcus Johnson is gone. We'll leave Derrick Williams and Lamont Jones in even though Tim Floyd said this week USC might lose both. Forward: Leonard Washington Forward: Nicola Vucevic Center: Alex Stepheson Guard: Dwight Lewis Guard: Lamont Jones Reserves Guards: Marcus Simmons, Mike Gerrity, Romeo Miller, Donte Smith (if he returns), James...
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TrojanWire's Ben Weiss is back with another Running Game Diary (brought to you by BetPhoenix) -- this time surviving the past week's defensive battle between the Cougs of WSU and our beloved Trojans.
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Before I begin today's Running Game Diary, I can’t help but feel like something’s missing. And if you’re a USC fan who’s been following the news lately, you’re probably feeling the same way.
Alex Stepheson, the 6’9” forward transfer from UNC was denied a transfer waiver by the NCAA on Wednesday, preventing him from playing with the Trojans this season.
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USC coach Tim Floyd on the NCAA's decision to deny a waiver for Alex Stepheson to be eligible this season. ``We were disappointed to learn about this decision, but I respect the NCAA process. We understand this has been a very complicated process and appreciate the efforts of the USC staff, the NCAA, North Carolina and Alex and his...
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The 6'9" forward transferred out of North Carolina to deal with unspecified health issues facing his family.
He hoped the NCAA would reinstate his eligibility on this account; however, he failed to realize institutions only care about the interests of institutions (and not individuals). Just think of the horror universities would have to face — retaining these "amateur" athletes after they signed them.
Stepheson will redshirt this year and have 2 years of eligibility left at USC.
Stepheson must sit out season after appeal to play immediately denied [ESPN]
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