Alex Stepheson

Examining the Fallout from the USC Basketball Apocalypse

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... more »

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Basketball Lineup

By Scott Wolf, Inside USC with Scott Wolf

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... more »

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Running Game Diary: USC vs. Washington State

Ben Weiss, TrojanWire

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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Running Game Diary: Trojans and Pirates in Puerto Rico

Ben Weiss, TrojanWire

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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Floyd On Stepheson

By Scott Wolf, Inside USC with Scott Wolf

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... more »

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Mike Williams Part II: NCAA Denies Alex Stepheson's Appeal

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

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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