Thuc Nhi Nguyen covers college sports and the NBA for the Los Angeles Times. She previously covered UCLA, professional soccer and preps for the Southern California News Group, where she worked for four years covering coaching searches, Chinese shoplifting scandals and national championships. Because she doesn’t use her University of Washington mathematics degree for work, it makes great decoration in her parents’ Seattle home.
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April 26, 2024
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April 21, 2024
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April 17, 2024
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April 14, 2024
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April 13, 2024
The Sparks hold the No. 2 and No. 4 picks in a deep WNBA draft on Monday. Caitlin Clark is expected to go No. 1 to Indiana.
April 13, 2024
Even before Eric Musselman was hired as USC’s new coach, Isaiah Collier’s return seemed unlikely as he was projected as a first-round draft pick.
April 10, 2024
Jonah Monheim’s long-anticipated move to center finally arrives as the Trojans need a stabilizing force on a shaky offensive line.
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Eric Musselman is inheriting a much different team than the one Andy Enfield had in March. Who’s returning and who likely will be joining the Trojans?
April 8, 2024
Kobe Johnson, who was a key leader for the USC men’s basketball team this past season, announced he is transferring to rival UCLA.
April 4, 2024