The Dunk City Podcast

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Trojans assistant coaches Anthony Ruta and Quincy Pondexter plus assistant athletic director for basketball operations Michael Reutt joins the pod to tell their stories, trade tales, and discuss philosophies about basketball and life. It's a Staff-a-palooza!  Don't miss this inside look at the new era of USC basketball under head coach Eric Musselman.

The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

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USC head basketball coach Eric Musselman comes on the DCP to share his vision for Trojan hoops, with reflections on roster construction, scheduling, the move to the Big Ten, his biggest worries for this year's team, the Olympics, Pete Carroll and more! This episode is a must-listen for any basketball fan who wants to get to know the USC's new coach a little better. 

The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

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USC assistant Michael Musselman joined Chris and Mark to discuss his journey as a coach, what he looks for when he evaluates prospects, how the Trojans plan to manufacture a rebounding edge this season, and more!  Also, questions from the message board, with a recommendation on where to eat around campus.

The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

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Former University of Washington star and new USC assistant coach Will Conroy joins the Dunk City Podcast to tell Chris and Mark about his Seattle roots and how he ended up getting into the coaching business. Conroy shares some great stories at UW, including the time he had Nate Robinson on a leash before a game, and reflects on how much he has learned in such a short time under USC head coach Eric Musselman. He also offers insights on the current Trojan squad you probably haven't heard before. USCBasketball.com reporter Jabari Jelks also checks in with a practice report from Galen Center.

The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

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The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

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USC now has a full scholarship allotment for the 2024-25 season following the transfer of USD wing Kevin Patton, who joins an intriguing, wing-dominant roster. Chris and Mark rank the 12 incoming players, answer message board questions, and discuss the challenge it will be for Trojans fans to connect with a team comprised of so many new, short-term players.

The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

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Chris and Mark discuss the deluge of recruits coming to USC out of the transfer portal over this past week, including Saint Thomas, Isaiah Elohim, Chibuzo Agbo and Rashaun Agee. Later, Chris yells at a cloud in an attempt to understand what it's like to be a modern college basketball athlete.

The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

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Mark and Chris delve into the significant appointment of Eric Musselman as the new USC men's basketball coach, a move that's poised to elevate the program to new heights. They explore the current landscape of the Trojans in the transfer portal, highlighting the pivotal role Musselman, affectionately known as 'Muss,' will play in rejuvenating the USC basketball program through increased campus engagement. Additionally, they debate the potential benefits of discontinuing the DJ's presence at Galen Center hoops events. This conversation sheds light on the exciting future of USC men's basketball under Musselman's leadership and how these changes could transform the Trojans' performance and campus atmosphere.

The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

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In the latest college basketball coaching news, USCBasketball.com's Mark Backstrom and Chris Huston delve into the swirling rumors about Andy Enfield potentially leaving USC to accept the head coaching position at SMU. As the sports community speculates on this significant potential move, attention turns to who might be the best fit to lead USC's basketball program next. Could Eric Musselman, the current head coach at Arkansas, be the top candidate to fill the vacancy? Explore the implications of Enfield's rumored departure and join the discussion on USC's future coaching direction.

The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

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This is the way the Pac-12 ended: Mark and Chris discuss USC's loss to Arizona in game two of the Pac-12 tournament, as the program says farewell to the Conference of Champions and hello to the Big Ten.  Mark provides the final metrics for the seniors while Chris gives the latest updates from the transfer portal, including fresh news on the departure of Kijani Wright and the two hash out who the best coach of the Pac-12 era was in basketball.

The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].