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Chris and Mark recap the Trojans' split decision vs. Seton Hall and Oklahoma in San Diego, where USC started launching threes a-plenty.  Can Isaiah Collier get control of his turnover problem?  They also preview the Eastern Washington game on Wednesday at home in Galen Center and the Gonzaga matchup on Saturday in Las Vegas.

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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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Chris and Mark discuss USC's recent victory over Brown and Chris posits that the Trojans might have to learn to embrace their guard-dominated roster. There's also a preview of the coming tourney in San Diego that features a game with Seton Hall on Thanksgiving Day.  Verdict: Expect the Pirates to be a typical down and dirty Big East squad.

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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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Mark and Chris are back to put USC's recent upset loss to UCI into context, discuss the win over Cal State Bakersfield, and a look ahead at how the roster could develop as the season goes on.

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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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Chris and Mark discuss all elements of USC's impressive 82-69 victory over Kansas State in Vegas on Monday while looking ahead to the home opener on Thursday against Cal-State Bakersfield.

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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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With the 2023-2024 USC basketball season ready to tip off in Vegas against Kansas State, Chris and Mark recap the offseason, review the roster and preview the matchups with the Wildcats. How do Boogie Ellis, Isaiah Collier and Kobe Johnson matchup?  Listen to find out. Also, Chris takes a look at the class of 2024 commits with breakdowns of their strengths and weaknesses, and briefly discusses physical phenom AJ Dybantsa, the top prep prospect in the class of 2025, who recently took an official visit to USC.

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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 Director of Scouting turned newly-minted assistant coach Kurt Karis joins the fifth episode of the Dunk City Podcast. Karis talks with Chris and Mark about his journey to USC, his favorite moments as a Trojan, his thoughts on scouting opposing teams, his basketball dreams, his views on the coming season, plus an update on Bronny James (among other topics).

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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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Featuring Chris & Mark's in-depth analysis of the Trojans' recent 10-day trip to Greece and Croatia, where the guard trio of Boogie Ellis, Isaiah Collier and Kobe Johnson led USC to three exhibition wins. 

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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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Do you ever wonder what it takes to manage a top NCAA basketball program? USCBasketball.com had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Swets, the USC Assistant Athletic Director for Basketball Operations, to get an inside look at the world of college athletics administration. From his journey as a high school player to becoming a key member of the Trojans program, Mike shares insights on the various roles within the program, including managing team travel, coordinating daily schedules, and acting as a program liaison.

The offseason is often overlooked in college basketball, but it's a crucial time for operations staff like Mike. We delve into the six-month offseason process, from recruiting to preparing for the upcoming season, and discuss the importance of technology and networking with other operations staff around the country. Additionally, Mike gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the complexities of building a college basketball schedule and the recruiting strategies that have made USC a successful program.

Finally, Mike shares his top three memorable moments since joining the Trojans, talks about the significance of basketball analytics and scouting, and his aspirations for the USC basketball program in the next decade. Don't miss this engaging conversation that offers a fascinating perspective on the inner workings of college athletics administration and the dedication it takes to succeed.

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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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Join us as we discuss USC basketball's recent signing of top 100 prospect Brandon Gardner, and talk about his similarities to a beloved name from Trojan lore - Lorenzo Orr.

We also examine how the roster is shaping up in advance for the season and what the move to the Big Ten will look like, plus the big news of USC's season opener against Kansas State in Las Vegas, where we'll witness the highly anticipated debuts of Isaiah Collier and Bronny James. Mark breaks down Kansas State using his analytics system.

We also note the visits of recruits Isaiah Elohim and Cam Scott to the USC campus, and explore the potential benefits that could accrue in recruiting if the Trojans have a successful season. Don't miss out on this in-depth analysis of USC basketball's future - tune in now!

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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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The premier episode of The Dunk City Pod from USCBasketball.com features the latest USC basketball news, plus an introduction to Mark's BUSCAR analytics, a roster analysis, a look at incoming players, which players will improve the most, and the class of 2024.

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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].