Chris and Mark discuss the deluge of recruits coming to USC out of the transfer portal over this past week, including Saint Thomas, Isaiah Elohim, Chibuzo Agbo and Rashaun Agee. Later, Chris yells at a cloud in an attempt to understand what it'

All aboard the Muss Bus

Apr 11th, 2024 46m 18s

Mark and Chris delve into the significant appointment of Eric Musselman as the new USC men's basketball coach, a move that's poised to elevate the program to new heights. They explore the current landscape of the Trojans in the transfer portal,

Endfield?

Mar 27th, 2024 34m 43s

In the latest college basketball coaching news, USCBasketball.com's Mark Backstrom and Chris Huston delve into the swirling rumors about Andy Enfield potentially leaving USC to accept the head coaching position at SMU. As the sports community s

Not with a bang but with a whimper

Mar 21st, 2024 1h

This is the way the Pac-12 ended: Mark and Chris discuss USC's loss to Arizona in game two of the Pac-12 tournament, as the program says farewell to the Conference of Champions and hello to the Big Ten. Mark provides the final metrics for the

Razing Arizona

Mar 11th, 2024 1h 15m

Mark and Chris discuss USC's sweep of the desert schools that included a 78-65 victory over No. 5 Arizona and how the Trojans are playing like a top-17 team over the last seven games. DJ Rodman is on a tear! Can he and USC continue its magic

Road Warriors

Mar 6th, 2024 1h 2m

Mark and Chris discuss USC's late season road surge that saw it win two of its last three away from Galen, how the team is suddenly playing its best ball, and how Kobe Johnson is still the engine that makes the Trojans go. They also harken back

Play Tusk!

Feb 27th, 2024 1h 8m

Mark and Chris discuss USC's win over UCLA at Pauley Pavilion, how the Trojans are playing better ball of late, what USC's record might've been without injury and bad luck, what Kobe Johnson's role might be on the team next year and a look ahe

Three-Headed Hydra Sighting

Feb 22nd, 2024 1h 5m

Mark and Chris discuss the sudden re-emergence of USC's big three of Boogie Ellis, Kobe Johnson and Isaiah Collier as the trio scored a combined 69 vs. Colorado. They also discuss the rebounding emergency, whether the team is maybe a little out

Apocalypto

Feb 13th, 2024 1h 7m

Chris and Mark discuss USC's disappointing sweep at the hands of the Bay Area squads that included a heartbreaking OT loss to cal and 31-point crushing at the hands of Stanford, but why it's still crazy to fire Andy Enfield after one bad seaso

Finally, a W

Feb 6th, 2024 1h 16m

Chris and Mark discuss USC's games against Oregon and Oregon State. The Trojans showed some life and snapped a six-game skid with the victory over the Beavers. Can they build on that and keep improving? Will the return of Isaiah Collier make a

The Nadir: Part Two

Jan 31st, 2024 57m 9s

Mark and Chris discuss USC's 65-50 loss to UCLA and look for answers as to why the Trojans continue to struggle. They also look to the future and project what the roster might look like next season in the first year in the Big Ten. Could Tren

The Nadir

Jan 23rd, 2024 45m 46s

Chris and Mark discuss the debacle in the desert and whether the Trojans might have hit rock bottom. With the UCLA game approaching, other topics include the need for Oziyah Sellers to shoot more three pointers and for Vince Iwuchukwu to get mo

Return of the Bigs?

Jan 16th, 2024 44m 59s

Mark and Chris discuss the losses to WSU and Colorado and ask the following questions: Are the bigs back? Who should be getting more playing time? How do we balance the need for player development for next year with the need to salvage wins th

Movement Detected

Jan 9th, 2024 1h

Chris and Mark discuss USC's sweep of the Bay Area schools and what it might mean for the rest of the season. One big plus: The team was moving again on offense and defense. Is Kobe back? Also, you'll hear Mark's Mean Minute, a breakdown of Pa

What is to be done?

Jan 2nd, 2024 52m 52s

Chris and Mark discuss the state of USC basketball after the Trojans got swept at the Oregon schools to fall to 6-7. There's a defense of Andy Enfield and discussion of possible lineup changes, too. Should Bronny start?The Dunk City Podcast is

The USCBasketball.com 2023-2024 Pac-12 basketball preview

Dec 27th, 2023 1h 28m

Mark and Chris break down the race for the last Pac-12 conference basketball championship. They also preview USC's upcoming road trip to the Oregon schools.The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can

This is Kobe's Team

Dec 23rd, 2023 1h 23m

Chris and Mark talk about what ails USC basketball, hand out letter grades to the roster for the non-league schedule, and conclude that it's up to Kobe Johnson to rise to the occasion.The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC b

Bronny Returns!

Dec 13th, 2023 49m 47s

Chris and Mark discuss the return of Bronny James, the disappointing loss to Long Beach State, and the upcoming game with Auburn.The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkC

Loss Vegas

Dec 5th, 2023 55m 26s

Chris and Mark discuss USC's loss to Gonzaga in Vegas, preview the upcoming game with Long Beach State and speculate on how Bronny James might help the Trojans going foward.The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball c

Fear and Loathing of Gonzaga in Vegas

Nov 28th, 2023 47m 15s

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 W

Brown Notes and Pirate Previews

Nov 22nd, 2023 47m 56s

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

Undermanned Trojans get zotted

Nov 17th, 2023 40m 57s

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.The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for th

Ahead of Schedule: USC beats K-State, 82-69

Nov 9th, 2023 49m 52s

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.The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the U

The Season Is Here, So Bring on The Wildcats!

Nov 5th, 2023 1h 19m

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 matc

One on One: A talk with new USC assistant coach Kurt Karis

Sep 7th, 2023 45m 8s

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 oppos