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USC transfer guard Desmond Claude is reportedly visiting the Florida Gators on Thursday. According to On3's Joe Tipton, Claude is also considering North Carolina, Kansas and Virginia.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / April 28

Gonzaga making strong push for USC transfer Desmond Claude

The college basketball transfer portal can sometimes be just as ironic as it is chaotic. After missing out on Maryland transfer Rodney Rice — a 6-foot-3

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Florida Receives Big Transfer Portal News After National Championship Season

Just three weeks after cutting down the nets in San Antonio, the Florida Gators are already making headlines in the transfer portal. On3’s Joe Tipton

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College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / April 24

Gators In Contact With Top-10 Point Guard in Transfer Portal

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — News came out Thursday that former USC guard Desmond Claude is communicating with the Florida Gators, per On3’s Joe Tipton on X. Claude

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Gonzaga Contacts High Scoring Big Ten Guard in Transfer Portal

Gonzaga has made contact with former USC guard Desmond Claude in the transfer portal, per a report from 247Sports’ Dushawn London. Claude confirmed the outreach himself and noted that the Zags are among several high-major programs who have shown interest since his name officially entered the portal just ahead of the NCAA deadline.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Former Four-Star Enters Transfer Portal in Unexpected Move

The transfer portal for NCAA basketball closes on Tuesday, and that means players have been scrambling to make some last-minute decisions as far as whether they will enter the portal before the deadline.

College Basketball News / Hammer and Rails / March 13

The Three Pointer: Purdue (6) vs. USC (14)

The Boilers will meet the Trojans for the second time this season, this time in the B1G Tourney with a shot at Michigan waiting on Friday The Purdue Boilermakers will begin their march into the NCAA Tourney with a second matchup of the season against the USC Trojans in the second round of the B1G Tourney.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 13

Big Ten tournament roundup: USC tops Rutgers in 2OT

Desmond Claude scored 22 of his game-high 28 points after halftime, helping No. 14 seed Southern California recover after coughing up a 15-point lead to oust No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 13

Desmond Claude, USC outlast Rutgers in 2OT in Big Ten tourney

Desmond Claude scored 22 of his game-high 28 points in the second half and overtime, and No. 14 seed Southern California recovered after coughing up a 15-point lead to oust No.

College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / March 12

USC Trojans' Desmond Claude, Harrison Hornery Earn Big Ten Conference Honors

It hasn't been a perfect season for the USC Trojans men's basketball team. In year one of the Eric Musselman era, the Trojans head into the 2025 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament with a 15-16 record after going 7-13 in conference play.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 11

Hot-shooting USC extends Penn State's losing streak

Desmond Claude scored 16 points and dished eights assists in his return from a knee injury as Southern California sent Penn State to its sixth consecutive loss in a 92-67 rout on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 8

No. 7 Purdue's dominance in paint overwhelms USC

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Braden Smith dished 13 assists and No. 7 Purdue nearly led wire-to-wire in a 90-72 rout of visiting Southern California on Friday in West Lafayette, Ind.

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College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 7

Purdue vs. USC: Trojans Without Leading Scorer vs. Boilermakers

USC will be short-handed for Friday night's Big Ten clash with No. 7. Per a report from college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Desmond Claude, the team's leading scorer, is ruled out for the game.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 6

Men's basketball: Bruins displace Ducks at top Big Ten team from West

Winning on the road in the Big Ten is no easy feat, regardless if it entails long-distance travel. Conference leader Michigan State finished a trip to Los Angeles with two losses, falling to USC and UCLA.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 4

Confident USC takes on struggling Northwestern

Southern California heads to Evanston, Ill., on Tuesday hoping to build on a Top 10 win when it faces the slumping Northwestern Wildcats. USC (13-8, 5-5 Big Ten) arrives brimming with belief after a 70-64 home win on Saturday over then-No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 1

USC secures 70-64 upset win over No. 7 Michigan State

Desmond Claude scored a game-high 19 points to lead USC to a 70-64 upset win over No. 7 Michigan State in Los Angeles on Saturday. The Spartans (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten) suffered their first Big Ten loss of the season, snapping a 13-game winning streak.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 1

Spartans Must Contain USC's Leading Scorer

The No. 7 Michigan State Spartans look to push their winning streak another game as they begin their West Coast trip with a matchup against the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 22

USC holds off Nebraska for another road win

Desmond Claude scored 21 points and Wesley Yates III added 17 as Southern California continued to look comfortable on the road on Wednesday, earning a 78-73 victory over Nebraska in Lincoln.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / January 16

Cross-Country Road Trips Wreaking Havoc in Big Ten Hoops; More Conference Notes

In cross-country road trips in the Big Ten this season, the teams traveling two-plus time zones for a conference game have gone 8-9, including 4-5 last week.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 12

3 Key Numbers from Illinois Basketball's Loss to USC

No. 13 Illinois (12-4, 4-2 Big Ten) went into Saturday's matchup on a high, but one game is sometimes all that's needed to bring a team back to Earth. And maybe that's just what the Illini needed.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 11

USC controls second half to topple No. 13 Illinois 82-72

Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points and visiting Southern California took control in the second half of an 82-72 victory over No. 13 Illinois on Saturday afternoon in Champaign, Ill.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / January 9

New Coaches, Transformed Fortunes for Huskies, Trojans And More On 2024-25 Big Ten Men's Basketball Season

As the calendar turns to the new year, we turn our attention to the hardwood. The new look Big Ten has made it through the holidays and has gotten into full conference swing with the holidays behind us.

USC Trojans Guard Desmond Claude Emerging as Leader Amid Big Ten Transition

The USC Trojans men's basketball team is in the midst of their first season with a new coach, nearly entirely new roster, and a new conference. Through all the noise of their 9-5 season, which includes losses to Cal and New Mexico, one player in particular has stood out for the Trojans.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

Big Ten power rankings: Purdue stronghold at the top

The Big Ten has had plenty of showoff opportunities. Some of the teams have taken advantage of big games, while others have stumbled against inferior opponents.

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