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Washington visits USC after Agee's 29-point performance

USC takes on the Washington Huskies after Rashaun Agee scored 29 points in USC's 82-61 loss to the Oregon Ducks

14 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oregon hosts Yates and USC

USC visits the Oregon Ducks after Wesley Yates III scored 27 points in the Trojans' 87-82 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohio State visits USC following Claude's 30-point game

USC hosts the Ohio State Buckeyes after Desmond Claude scored 30 points in USC's 95-85 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops 30 against Rutgers Claude supplied 30 points (12-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Claude connected on 12-of-21 looks from the field, closing with 30 points, two rebounds and two assists as the Trojans were taken down by the Scarlet Knights on Sunday. The 6-foot-6 junior transfer from Xavier has appeared in 25 games this season (24 starts), averaging 16.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 0.7 steals on 32.2 minutes per game. Claude has scored 20+ points in nine game this season and is shooting 50.4 percent from the field on the year.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. PSU Claude (knee) is included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Penn State.

Impact Claude will return to the lineup after a two-game absence due to a knee injury. The junior guard totaled 52 points and 11 rebounds across his last three, healthy outings.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable for PSU Claude (knee) is questionable for USC's tilt with Penn State on Tuesday, Luca Evans of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Claude missed USC's past two games, both of which the Trojans lost. With USC's postseason hopes hanging by a thread, Claude's return would be immensely welcome. However, the starting point guard, who averages 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists, remains questionable. The Big Ten injury report should provide a clearer picture of his availability when it drops two hours prior to tip-off.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Purdue Claude (knee) is out for Friday matchup against Purdue, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Claude will now miss back-to-back outings with a bone bruise as the Trojans travel to Purdue. The true severity of the junior guard's injury remains unknown, as does if he'll be able to suit up against Penn State this upcoming Tuesday. He's averaging 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 0.8 steals on 32.7 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Injury clarification Claude (knee) is dealing with a bone bruise, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Claude, who will sit during Tuesday's game against the Wildcats, suffered a bone bruise during Saturday's game against Michigan State. The 6-foot-6 junior's expected status for Friday's game against Purdue remains uncertain.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out against NW Claude (undisclosed) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Northwestern, Connor Morrissette of 247Sports reports.

Impact Claude will be sidelined due to undisclosed reasons after popping up on USC's injury report. The 6-foot-6 junior, who has started in 20 games this season, will have his next opportunity to return against Purdue on Friday.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Claude (undisclosed) is questionable for USC's clash with Northwestern.

Impact The Trojans' star point guard is now in danger of missing his first game this season, which would be a significant loss for USC. Claude is in the midst of a phenomenal season after transferring from Xavier, averaging 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists. It's unclear what ailment he's dealing with prior to tip-off.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 19 points in win Claude posted 19 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 70-64 win over Michigan State.

Impact Claude chipped in a game-high 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block as the Trojans handed the Spartans their first conference loss of the season. The 6-foot-6 junior has appeared in all 21 games this season (20 starts), averaging 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 0.8 steals on 32.7 minutes per game. Claude and the Trojans will look to stay on track during Tuesday's showdown with the Wildcats.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Claude, Rashaun Agee help USC deal Nebraska fifth straight loss, 78-73

Desmond Claude had 21 points, Rashaun Agee scored all 14 of his in the second half and Southern California rallied last in a 78-73 victory over Nebraska, extending the Cornhuskers’...

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 24 Wisconsin visits USC after Claude's 25-point outing

USC plays the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers after Desmond Claude scored 25 points in USC's 99-89 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes

JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nears triple-double in win Claude posted 25 points (7-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and one block in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 99-89 win over Iowa.

Impact Claude finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and a block as the Trojans took down the Hawkeyes on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-6 junior has taken over the Trojans' lead scoring role after transferring in from Xavier this offseason, averaging 20.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, five assists and 0.7 steals across USC's last nine games. Claude and the Trojans will look to build off of their win over Iowa during Saturday's showdown with Wisconsin.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Surging USC leads from start-to-finish in 99-89 win over Iowa behind Claude's 25 points

Desmond Claude scored 25 points and USC beat Iowa 99-89

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unstoppable in upset win Claude ended with 31 points (12-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound and three assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 82-72 victory over Illinois.

Impact Claude converted on 12-of-20 looks from the field, closing with 31 points and three assists as the Trojans took down the Fighting Illini on Saturday. The 6-foot-6 junior transfer from Xavier continues to look like one of the best transfer additions in the Big Ten, averaging 15.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.9 steals on 31.6 minutes per game. Claude continues to post high-scoring outings for the Trojans, reaching the 20-point threshold in 6-of-16 outings.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa visits USC after Claude's 31-point game

USC hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes after Desmond Claude scored 31 points in USC's 82-72 victory against the Illinois Fighting Illini

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Desmond Claude scores 31 to lead Southern California over No. 13 Illinois 82-72

Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead Southern California to an 82-72 win over No. 13 Illinois

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong showing in defeat Claude provided 19 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 85-74 loss to Michigan.

Impact Claude posted 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal as the Trojans were taken down the by Wolverines on Saturday. The 6-foot-6 junior has appeared in all 14 games (13 starts) after transferring in from Xavier this offseason. Claude, who was one of the most sought-after players in the portal this offseason, is averaging 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and one steal on 31.1 minutes per game. Claude and the Trojans will look to bounce back against Indiana on Wednesday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar outing in rout Claude notched 21 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 90-69 win over CSUN.

Impact Claude posted 21 points and nine assists as the Trojans took down the Matadors of Cal State Northridge on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-6 junior has appeared in all 12 games this season (11 starts), averaging 14.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and one steal on 30.6 minutes per game. Claude has established himself as a centerpiece in the Trojans' gameplan after transferring over from Xavier this offseason.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads the way in rout Claude ended with 19 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 89-63 victory over Montana State.

Impact Claude logged a dominant two-way outing as the Trojans cruised to a win over Montana State on Sunday. The 6-foot-6 junior has averaged 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and one steal across 11 games this season (10 starts). Claude and the Trojans will look to pick up another win over Cal State-Northridge on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE