“We had so much invested together, these four years,” Rakocevic said. Therefore, our university and athletics department support the decisions made today by the NCAA and the Pac-12 Conference. Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. BOTTOM LINE: Southern California and TCU both look to put winning streaks together .... Harvard (5-3) vs. Southern California (6-2), , HP Field House, Kissimmee, Florida; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST. "I stay prepared, come in and play defense," Sheffield said. Rakocevic is also seventh in school history in blocks, with 118, and first all-time in offensive rebounds. NCAA cancels men’s and women’s basketball tournaments over coronavirus pandemic. Then, he woke up to Mathews frantically relaying the first wave of mass cancellation news. Kevin Sumlin tests positive for COVID-19, what happens next? He is a solid low post scorer that also can finish numerous plays around the basket, and he also rebounds the ball well. Ahmed Ali added 18 points and seven assists. The Times endorses one incumbent and three newcomers for the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees. He took over as the team leader in 2018-2019, averaging 14.7 points and 9.3 rebounds while leading the PAC-12 in field goal percentage, two point field goals, and offensive rebounds. Former USC Trojans forward Nick Rakocevic has signed his first professional basketball contract, agreeing to terms with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). “We came in together, and this year, we’d told each ourselves we’d put the team on our backs.”. BOTTOM LINE: Two forwards will be on display as Onyeka Okongwu and... Southern California (15-3, 4-1) vs. No. In a year unlike any other, the USC athletic department marked a day unlike any other: On the same day that the first full-contact USC football practice was held for the Trojans' upcoming season on the gridiron, the college basketball world rejoiced in response to the start of fall practice. Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández shows he can bash with the best in Game 7 win over Braves. Latest on USC Trojans forward Nick Rakocevic including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN LOS ANGELES (AP) — USC might be lacking in depth, but Nick Rakocevic and Bennie Boatwright can still pose plenty of matchup problems. In one fell swoop. All rights reserved. Election of a board majority will shape the nation’s largest community college district. Rakocevic finished his USC career second all-time in rebounds, with his 916 total boards coming in behind 1970’s star Ron Riley and ahead of stars like Sam Clancy and Taj Gibson. Just one game after going scoreless on five shots, the senior guard made six 3-pointers and scored... A look at things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK: USC at UCLA. They combined for 45 points and 17 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, two steals and just two turnovers. Latest on USC Trojans forward Nick Rakocevic including biography, career, awards and more on ESPN Links: RealGM Profile LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jordan Usher scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds to help Southern California beat CSU Bakersfield 90-75 on Sunday night. BOTTOM LINE: UCLA looks for its eighth straight conference win against... Southern California (19-7, 8-5) vs. No. 23 Arizona (15-6, 5-3), McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, Arizona; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST. Height: 6-11Weight: 210College: USCClassification: SeniorBirthdate: 12/31/1997, Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted, Strong finisher around the basketDecent low post scorerExcels at scoring on off-ball motion playsGood rebounderSolid motor, Needs to improve his face-up gameCan struggle to protect the basketballNot an elite shot blockerCan be undisciplined defensively, is foul proneStruggles to guard players out on the perimeterOnly an average athlete. Boatwright, a senior, has battled many injuries but now that he's healthy they've formed quite a combination on the court. A first full-contact football practice and a first basketball practice would normally be separated by multiple months, but in the year of the pandemic and the disruption of normal schedules, full-contact football practice and the green light for fall college basketball practice shared the same day at USC. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Rakocevic and Bennie Boatwright have become a formidable duo for USC men's basketball team. He will need to improve his position defense, but right now, he looks to be a second round prospect for the 2020 draft. Find detailed Nick Rakocevic stats on FOXSports.com. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. He took over as the team leader in 2018-2019, averaging 14.7 points and 9.3 rebounds while leading the PAC-12 in field goal percentage, two point field goals, and offensive rebounds. He joined The Times after six years with the Southern California News Group. Colorado men’s basketball defeated USC Saturday night 70-66 at the CU Events Center in … 7,423 Followers, 611 Following, 50 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Nick Rakocevic (@nick_rakocevic31) Rakocevic is also seventh in school history in blocks, with 118, and first all-time in offensive rebounds. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Nick Rakocevic racks up 27 points and 12 rebounds in USC's blowout of Arizona, USC basketball: Nick Rakocevic signs overseas in China. Julio Urías claimed a permanent place in Dodgers history with his clutch relief performance in a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 7 of the NLCS. Jonah Mathews hoped to solidify his with an unforgettable, final run, beginning with his buzzer beater to beat UCLA last Saturday. The complete list of L.A. Times’ endorsements in the November 2020 election. With 33 candidates vying for four at-large seats on the seven-member Los Angeles Community College District board, the well-being and academic success of the state’s neediest college students are at stake. Their collegiate careers were over. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California's Nick Rakocevic is making a strong case to be regarded as one of the Pac-12's most improved players this season. BOTTOM LINE: No. Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. He capped off his career by averaging 10.5 points and 8.3 rebounds as a senior, even showing off a new three-point shot by knocking down nine of 21 attempts, good for 43%. 12 Oregon (15-4, 4-2), Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, Oregon; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST. The small-market Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros to reach the World Series and face the Dodgers. He also ranks 15th on USC’s all-time rebound list with 665 boards. Latest on USC Trojans forward Nick Rakocevic including biography, career, awards and more on ESPN From Rothstein's write-up on Mobley: Bennie Boatwright added 18 points and five rebounds. 18 Colorado looks to give Southern... Washington State (14-11, 5-7) vs. Southern California (18-7, 7-5), Galen Center, Los Angeles; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Southern California goes up against Long Beach State in a... FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The ending went pretty much just as planned for Southern Cal, after the Trojans had blown an 18-point lead. Updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu. Nick Rakocevic is a skilled big man that excels at getting scores in the paint. Championships of every other kind were cancelled as far out as the College World Series, which was scheduled for June. The junior center leads the conference with nine double-doubles and has three since the start of league play. Observations on Alperen Sengun and Sehmus Hazer, The Los Angeles Lakers Are Your 2020 NBA Champions, Thoughts on Games 5 and 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals, Thoughts on Miami Heat’s Game 3 Win, and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 Victory, Thoughts on the Lakers’ Dominance, and the First Two Games of the 2020 NBA Finals, Analyzing Amar Sylla and Mario Nakic in a BCL Basketball Game.