Thuc Nhi Nguyen

Staff Writer

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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USC Sports

Nick Rakocevic, Jonah Mathews lift USC over South Dakota State

USC Sports

Nick Rakocevic, Jonah Mathews lift USC over South Dakota State

Nick Rakocevic tied his career high with 27 points and 16 rebounds and USC twice rallied in the second half before pulling away to beat South Dakota State 84-66.
Clippers

Kawhi Leonard on Clippers integrating Paul George: Only thing to do is just play

Clippers

Kawhi Leonard on Clippers integrating Paul George: Only thing to do is just play

Forward Paul George is expected to make his Clippers debut soon, and teaming with fellow All-Star Kawhi Leonard will be a new dynamic.
Clippers

Paul George takes another step to returning for the Clippers in live scrimmage

Clippers

Paul George takes another step to returning for the Clippers in live scrimmage

Although there is no timetable for his return, Clippers forward Paul George participated in live drills as he recovers from shoulder surgeries.
USC Sports

USC stays on guard to survive second-half scare in win over Portland

USC Sports

USC stays on guard to survive second-half scare in win over Portland

Freshman Onyeka Okongwu finishes 20 points and 10 rebounds to help USC pull away to a 76-65 victory over Portland at the Galen Center.
USC Sports

USC’s defense will be key to a successful basketball season

USC Sports

USC’s defense will be key to a successful basketball season

USC opened its basketball season with a strong effort on defense against Florida A&M. Coach Andy Enfield knows stopping opponents is crucial to a good season.
USC Sports

Onyeka Okongwu flirts with history in USC’s season-opening win over Florida A&M

USC Sports

Onyeka Okongwu flirts with history in USC’s season-opening win over Florida A&M

Onyeka Okongwu finishes with 20 points and 13 rebounds and Isaiah Mobley contributes 17 points to lead USC to a 77-48 victory over Florida A&M.
Sports

UCLA, USC women’s basketball teams will get a boost from youngsters

Sports

UCLA, USC women’s basketball teams will get a boost from youngsters

Freshmen will play key roles for both UCLA and USC women’s basketball this year and in the future as both programs welcome top-10 recruiting classes.
USC Sports

For USC quarterback Kedon Slovis, one turnover leads to others

USC Sports

For USC quarterback Kedon Slovis, one turnover leads to others

USC quarterback Kedon Slovis commits four miscues in 19 minutes, leading to 28 Oregon points in USC’s loss.
Clippers

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard takes new approach to beating his old team

Clippers

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard takes new approach to beating his old team

As most of his teammates slogged through the malaise of playing the second game on back-to-back nights, a well-rested Kawhi Leonard took a career-high 32 shots.
USC Sports

USC’s Christian Rector hopes taking time off to heal injury pays off

USC Sports

USC’s Christian Rector hopes taking time off to heal injury pays off

USC defensive end Christian Rector has missed the last two games trying to recover from an ankle injury. He says he’s now 100% and hopes to play soon.