Pac-12 2019-20 predictions: Is the Pac-12 really back?
As the countdown to the 2019-20 college basketball season continues, ESPN's conference predictions series focuses on the Pac-12.
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2020 Schedule
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Dawkins sentenced for role in bribery scandal
Christian Dawkins was sentenced to jail time for two charges -- bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery -- for his part in the college basketball bribery scandal.
NCAA suspends deadlines in corruption cases
The NCAA is suspending its deadlines for schools to respond to charges levied by the governing body in the wake of college basketball's corruption scandal.
Swann resigns after 3-year stint as Trojans' AD
Lynn Swann has resigned as USC athletic director, effective immediately. Dave Roberts, special adviser to the president, will take over in the interim as the school searches for a full-time replacement.
ACC, Big East, Pac-12 place four each in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Three leagues make up roughly half of our updated Top 25 representation, including the resurgent Pac-12.
No. 1 hoops prospect Mobley commits to USC
Top prospect Evan Mobley is committing to USC, joining his brother, who is an incoming freshman there.
USC to host Villanova in exhibition fundraiser
Villanova will play an exhibition game at Southern California in October, with proceeds benefiting the California Fire Foundation. It will be USC's first preseason game open to the public since 2014.
Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
Florida makes big move in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
Florida and Kansas added key transfers, helping them ascend in our early stacking of the 2019-20 college hoops pecking order.
Oregon up, Arizona down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The shifting sands of the Pac-12's preseason pecking order are a prominent feature of the latest Way-Too-Early Top 25.
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Sources: Cavs trade up to No. 30, take Porter Jr.
USC guard Kevin Porter Jr. is headed to Cleveland after the Cavaliers worked out a trade with the Detroit Pistons for the No. 30 pick of the NBA draft, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
SC Featured: Porter Jr. honoring his dad while making his own history (6:32)
Kansas up, Michigan down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
NBA draft decisions and some critical prospect commitments have altered our emerging snapshot of the 2019-20 college hoops season.
Ex-USC assistant Bland avoids prison after plea
Former USC assistant Tony Bland was sentenced to 100 hours of community service and two years of probation after pleading guilty to bribery conspiracy.
Sources: Thornton to leave USC as grad transfer
Derryck Thornton Jr., who averaged 7.7 points and 4.3 assists while starting 27 games for USC last season, is expected to transfer, sources told ESPN.
Defense: Paying coaches was a scam, not bribes
Defense attorneys for the two men accused of bribing college coaches tried to convince jurors Friday that the payments made weren't really bribes, but just a hustle to get potential investors to part with their money.
Payoff videos, tale of $11K in shoe highlight trial
Jurors in the college basketball corruption trial Thursday watched videos of coaches settling down in a Las Vegas hotel room, where wads of cash or envelopes were either exchanged or promised in exchange for securing influence with top players.
USC signs four-star guard Ethan Anderson
Four-star guard Ethan Anderson has signed to play for the University of Southern California.
What to watch as NCAA hoops scandal goes back to the courtroom
The college basketball world's focus shifts from the court to the courtroom when the second corruption trial begins on Monday. Find out what's at stake this time around.
Akron grad transfer Utomi headed to USC
Akron graduate transfer Daniel Utomi announced his commitment to USC in a tweet Tuesday. He is the Trojans' third graduate transfer addition this offseason.
USC freshman Porter hiring agent, entering draft
USC freshman Kevin Porter Jr. is signing with an agent and heading to the NBA draft, where ESPN ranks him as the No. 14 draft prospect.
2018-19 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 15-3 | - | 27-9 |
| Arizona State | 12-6 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Utah | 11-7 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Oregon | 10-8 | 5 | 25-13 |
| Colorado | 10-8 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Oregon State | 10-8 | 5 | 18-13 |
| UCLA | 9-9 | 6 | 17-16 |
| Arizona | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| USC | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| Stanford | 8-10 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Washington State | 4-14 | 11 | 11-21 |
| California | 3-15 | 12 | 8-23 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game76.397th
Rebounds Per Game35.9188th
Assists Per Game16.231st
Points Allowed73.0219th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | C | Committed | 98 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 13-21 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 18 |