Trojans Split the Rust Belt

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Chris Huston and Mark Backstrom of USCBasketball.com analyze USC's place in the new college basketball universe, why it's hard to be a fan these days, Eric Musselman's insanely talented roster, and the analytics that underpin what could be the most talented team in Trojan history.Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailUSC embarked on a two-game tour of the Rust Belt and came away with a win over Penn State and a loss to Ohio State. Chad Baker-Mazara is slated to come back on the next home stand.  Will the duo of CBM and Alijah Arenes be too much for opposing teams to handle?  Mark and Chris discuss.Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailUSC moves to 17-6 overall and 6-6 in conference play following home wins over Rutgers and Indiana, with the latter game seeing a breakout performance from freshman Alijah Arenas.  However, the Trojans lost Chad Baker-Mazara to a knee sprain. He's listed as day-to-day, but can the Trojans hold things together until he's 100 percent ready to go? Road game coming up against Penn State and Ohio State will tell the tale.Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailThe indefagitable USC Trojans men's basketball team continues to confound the skeptics, proving to be one of the toughest road-outs in the Big Ten conference. Chris and Mark discuss where Troy stands heading to the halfway point of league play. Can CBM hold up? Will Jerry Easter play more?  Will Alijah Arenas blossom in unfriendly arenas?  Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailChris and Mark discuss the Trojans salvaging a rough road trip against Minnosota before coming back home with a resounding win over Maryland.  A pivotal week beckons, starting with Purdue.Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailChris and Mark recap the non-conference schedule and look ahead to the meat of the Big Ten schedule that starts with a road trip to Michigan, Michigan State and Minnesota later this week.Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailChris, Mark and Sky discuss USC's season-opening dominance through the first two games and look ahead to the upcoming contests with Illinois State and Troy.Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailWho's ready for some Trojan basketball?  Chris, Mark and Sky recap the two recent exhibition games and project the team's prospects for the coming season.Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailWith the first exhibition game of the 2025-26 USC men's basketball season looming this coming Saturday, we chatted with forward Ezra Ausar about life, basketball and everything. The 6-8 senior transfer from Utah brings toughness, work ethic and a bit of "dog" to the Trojan program, while still remaining a free spirit. Get to know him as we get ready to start yet another exciting season of USC hoops.Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailUSCBasketball.com's Sky Liam joins the podcast to talk about USC basketball's "Pro Day" practice held on Sept 29.  Who looked good?  Who were the NBA scouts buzzing about? And what's with that awful Big Ten schedule that just came out?Support the showThe Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball.com or on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you stream podcasts. Look for clips on YouTube and TikTok as well. Please like, follow, listen and review. Contact us at [email protected].