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The Dunk City Podcast

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62 episodes

2 weeks ago

Send us a text With 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 show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC bas...

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Send us a text With 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 show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC bas...

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The Dunk City Podcast

(Nothing Is) Better Than Ezra

Send us a text With 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 show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC bas...

2 weeks ago

33 minutes

The Dunk City Podcast

Practice Pod: NBA Scouts Check Out The Trojans

Send us a text USCBasketball.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 show The 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 clip...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The Dunk City Podcast

Practice Pod: Trojans working hard

Send us a text Our latest Dunk City Practice Pod comes after our guy Sky Liam attended the Sept. 3 practice at Galen Center. Listen for the latest inside information on the USC basketball program. Support the show The 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...

1 month ago

19 minutes

The Dunk City Podcast

Send us a text In this episode of the Dunk City Podcast, host Chris Huston, along with Mark Backstrom and Sky Liam, welcome point guard Jordan Marsh from USC. They discuss Jordan's transition from UNC Asheville to USC, his experiences in LA, the dynamics of his new team, and his personal development as a player. Jordan shares insights on his playing style, the importance of teamwork, and the resources available at USC, including the fueling station. The conversation highlights his competitive...

2 months ago

30 minutes

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USC Basketball Dietitian Jessica Isaacs

Send us a text Step inside the world of performance and nutrition with USC sports dietitian manager Jessica Isaacs, RD. Listen as Sky and Jessica discuss all the ins and outs of what goes...in and out of Trojan basketball players on a daily basis. Discover what they eat and drink, how they recover and why some players actually chose to come to USC because of Jess. Also, Chris and Sky discuss the latest on injured freshman Alijah Arenas and his father, former NBA star, Gilber...

3 months ago

53 minutes

The Dunk City Podcast

Practice Pod: Alijah Arenas Update & Harold Miner Sightings

Send us a text The DCP returns with yet another practice update from Galen by USCBasketball.com beat reporter Sky Liam. It was a spirited session before alums, boosters and media that featured Alijah Arenas on the sidelines and Trojans legend Harold Miner amongst the crowd. One prediction already logged by Sky at the conclusion of summer: incoming transfer Jordan Marsh will start at point guard. Will he be right? Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of recor...

3 months ago

43 minutes

The Dunk City Podcast

Practice Pod: New Trojans learning the ropes

Send us a text USCBasketball.com beat reporter Sky Liam joins the pod to give a recap of the Trojan practice on July 9, which featured more high energy hoops and plenty of team bonding. Support the show The 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 revi...

3 months ago

23 minutes

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Practice Pod: USC basketball dials up the intensity

Send us a text USCBasketball.com beat reporter Sky Liam gives his report from the June 24, 2025, summer practice held at Galen Center. Sky provides Chris his impressions of the new players, including Rodney Rice, Chad Baker-Mazara, Ezra Ausar, Gabe Dynes, Jerry Easter and more! Also, Alijah Arenas makes an appearance just a few months after his scary, serious car crash. Check out the great insight and analysis...for die-hard Trojan basketball fans only. Support the show The Dunk City Po...

4 months ago

28 minutes

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Michael Musselman

Send us a text USC men's basketball assistant coach Michael Musselman joins the Dunk City Podcast to break down the rebuilt Trojan roster and discuss the program's priorities heading into season two of the Eric Musselman era. Highlights include unique insights into the basketball talents and skills of all the new players, including Rodney Rice, Chad Baker-Mazara and Ezra Ausar, reflections on what the coaching staff learned from last season with regards to roster construction and travel, some...

4 months ago

48 minutes

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We sleep in May

Send us a text LA Times USC beat writer Ryan Kartje joins the pod to discuss the latest on Alijah Arenas, Eric Musselman's roster construction, the state of USC's NIL and how the program can put more fans in Galen (can the DJ?). Chris, Mark and Sky also break down the latest incoming transfers and why the Trojans need another ball handler before starting season two in the Big Ten. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find al...

6 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes

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Dude, where's my roster?

Send us a text The USC roster roller coaster continues as the Trojans add three key players from the transfer portal in Jacob Cofie, Keonte Jones and Amarion Dickerson, but lose rising star Wesley Yates. Meanwhile, Elzie Harrington decommits from the freshman class, incoming Georgetown transfer Drew Fielder bolts for Boise and Brayden Burries chooses Arizona over Troy. What's the deal with this year's roster and how good are the incoming players? Chris, Mark and Sky break it all down. Support...

6 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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That’s a wrap

Send us a text The Trojans finish off the 2024-25 season with a win over Rutgers and a close loss to Purdue in the Big Ten tournament. Chris, Mark and Sky discuss the finish to the season and review how each player on the roster performed while looking ahead to the needs of next year’s roster. Also, USC will play Tulane in a weird new college basketball tournament in Vegas and former Trojan Byron Wesley wins Mongolia’s league MVP award. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the pod...

7 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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Send us a text Chris, Mark and Sky discuss USC's three-game losing skid and how the remaining games on the schedule shape up. Plus, some stories from the Kevin O'Neill era, Nick Young's favorite Maroon 5 song, and how the roster is already shaping up for next season. Support the show The 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. ...

8 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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Send us a text Without Desmond Claude, USC gets swept on the road against Northwestern and Purdue, but his return leads to a rout over Penn State at home. Chris, Mark and Sky break down the last three games and look ahead to the key seven games coming up that could determine whether the Trojans go dancing or not. Some questions asked: Is Wesley Yates USC's best player? Can SC beat the Bruins in Pauley? What is the most likely scenario to close out the season? Support t...

8 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Down Goes Sparty

Send us a text Chris, Mark and Sky discuss USC's wire-to-wire 70-64 victory over No. 7 Michigan State. Also covered: the UCLA loss, the commitment of 5-star recruit Alijah Arenas and whether the Trojans are serious contenders to make the NCAA tournament. Support the show The 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 clip...

9 months ago

53 minutes

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Send us a text Senior forward Rashaun Agee, fresh of a resounding 14-point, 8-rebound performance against Nebraska that included four 3-pointers, comes on the show to discuss his long journey from Chicago to Los Angeles by way of Las Cruces, Casper, and Bowling Green. We discuss his fast-developing ability as a shooter from beyond the arc, his relationship with Coach Eric Musselman and why getting the chance to play with the current Trojan roster is such a rewarding experience. Later, Chris, ...

9 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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Poppin' Champaign

Send us a text Chris, Mark and Sky discuss USC's recent road trip that included a huge 82-72 victory over #13 Illinois, the first road-win over a ranked team for the Trojans since 2010. Also, a look-ahead to home games vs. Iowa and Wisconsin that could determine the ultimate outcome for Eric Musselman's first year at USC. Support the show The 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...

9 months ago

59 minutes

The Dunk City Podcast

Send us a text USC's 4-game win streak came to a screeching halt with an 85-74 loss vs. Michigan in Galen Center. The difference? Wolverines forward Danny Wolf, who had 21 points, 13 boards and 6 blocks. Chris, Mark and Sky discuss this game plus the upcoming matchups at Indiana and Illinois. We close the show with a Women of Troy update with Cece Clay ahead of a big showdown vs. Maryland. Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball...

9 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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Director of Sports Performance Andre Carrera

Send us a text Happy Holidays! Enjoy this gift from us to you: A special interview by Sky Liam with USC men's basketball Director of Sports Performance Andre Carrera. Learn all about the plans Andre has for USC hoops and all that goes into it. Plus: which Trojans players jump highest, run fastest and lift largest! Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCityPod.com, USCBasketball...

10 months ago

58 minutes

The Dunk City Podcast

Send us a text Fresh off a close loss to No. 12 Oregon and a resounding smashing of Washington on the road, we ask the question: Will the real USC team please stand up? As the season progresses, will this be the team that beat Gonzaga or the team that lost to St. Mary's by 35? Chris and Sky conclude that the answer to that question is "yes." Support the show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community. You can find all episodes at DunkCity...

10 months ago

27 minutes