USC basketball: Leonard Washington dismissed from team, sources say

USC basketball Coach Kevin O'Neill isn't bitter at season's end

The Trojans, ineligible for postseason because of school-imposed sanctions, conclude their season Saturday at Arizona. O'Neill admits he's weary but still calls it one of his ‘most rewarding years.'

USC again stumbles down stretch in 59-54 loss to Arizona State

The Trojans have their chances late in the game but can't capitalize against the Sun Devils.

Trojans can play the spoiler and salvage some pride

Going into its final weekend of the basketball season, USC hopes to end a three-game losing streak and upend Arizona State’s hopes for a share of the Pac-10 title.

Adversity takes its toll on the Trojans

After losses to Oregon and Oregon State, it's clear that USC is worn out.

USC sputters to a loss against Oregon State, 49-44

Trojans shoot just 29% and lose final home game on senior day.

USC's Dwight Lewis says he won't cry . . . during the game

The senior guard will play his final home game Saturday against Oregon State. His parents will be there, but he vows to keep tears in check -- at least until after it's over.

USC has almost no shot in loss to Oregon

Trojans have little hope of sharing title after missing 19 of 25 second-half attempts against the Ducks.

Trojans need to bully better

USC, which is 1-5 against the Pac-10's four current cellar-dwellers, still can share the league title.

Trojans players appear unfazed

They don't seem concerned about last week's NCAA hearings that could yield sanctions. Quarterback Matt Barkley resumes throwing after wrist surgery in January.

USC's meeting with infractions committee ends

Results probably won't be announced for six to 10 weeks. Tim Floyd gets to have his say.

USC has almost no shot in 51-47 loss to Washington State

Trojans' offense malfunctions yet again, as they shoot only 38% and fall to the Cougars at Pullman, Wash.

Tough defense gives USC basketball team something to hold onto

First-year Coach Kevin O'Neill has preached the importance of defense from day one, and it's paid off: His Trojans are fourth nationally in scoring defense, and in the thick of the Pac-10 race.

USC's hearing continues before NCAA committee

Former basketball coach Tim Floyd is expected to testify Saturday.

Pete Carroll, USC's Mike Garrett meet with NCAA panel

The NCAA's Committee on Infractions is investigating allegations that former USC athletes Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo received extra benefits for playing for the Trojans.

USC stuns the Huskies in Washington

USC survives rally to secure a rare road win, 67-64, and is now within half a game of first place.

Tim Floyd may get his forum with the NCAA

Former USC basketball, who once described the distant treatment by Athletic Director Mike Garrett as 'a bitter pill,' is expected to appear at infractions committee hearing.

USC basketball season ends with fifth straight loss

The Trojans, ineligible for the postseason, fall to Arizona, 86-84 in double overtime, in final game of 2009-10, and waste no time in starting to look ahead to next season.

USC goes before NCAA infractions committee

Trojans face allegations that are mostly related to Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo.

USC's coming day in 'court' probably won't be pleasant

USC, facing allegations of wrongdoing in football and men's basketball, goes before NCAA Infractions Committee on Thursday. Veterans of the process say it will resemble a judicial proceeding, and USC officials could feel like they’re on the hot seat.

Whatever NCAA imposes on USC probably won't be unprecedented

A look at the crimes, and punishments, in five recent NCAA infractions cases that appear to bear some similarities to allegations the Trojans currently face.

USC's Donte Smith makes good use of playing time

After riding the bench, he makes a crucial basket down the stretch in the Trojans' 68-64 victory over UCLA on Sunday.

USC finally makes itself at home against UCLA with a 68-64 win

Gritty defense carries Trojans to a not-so-pretty victory, but it's their first over the Bruins at the Galen Center, and gives them a sweep of the season series.