Simmons back with Trojans

By Gary Klein

Dec. 13, 2008 12 AM PT

USC guard Marcus Simmons, who this week told Coach Tim Floyd that he intended to transfer to seek more playing time, has rejoined the Trojans.

Simmons, a 6-foot-6 sophomore from Louisiana, was hampered by an ankle injury as a freshman and had off-season surgery.

He hurt his ankle again last month against Tennessee Martin and is averaging two points and 11.6 minutes a game for the Trojans (5-3), who resume their schedule Monday against Pepperdine.

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Gary Klein

Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

Simmons back with Trojans

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