T&R RSS

Truth & Rumors > NCAAB

USC recruit cleared academically

Views
107
Comments
0

Top USC basketball recruit DeMar DeRozan said that university officials have academically cleared him to immediately begin basketball activities with the Trojans. DeRozan, a 6-foot-6 forward from Compton High, was prepared to enroll in summer classes, most likely at Compton College, he said, to ensure he'd be eligible to play at USC. The development also muted rumors DeRozan would follow former Compton Dominguez High standout Brandon Jennings to play professionally in Europe. Awaiting his own SAT result, Jennings opted last week to forgo a season at Arizona before his expected 2009 entry into the NBA draft.

Los Angeles Times

Tim Floyd, Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Tim Floyd, Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

Comments (14) Add A Comment

July 15, 2008  09:16 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

If you can ball, they can always pull a few strings for you. What does it matter what the kids academics are, he's going to be taking pre-algebra, women's studies and under water basket weaving for his one year at school.

July 15, 2008  10:50 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

He won't be at USC long enough to even take his first year final exams!

July 15, 2008  12:14 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

One-and-Done's are a joke.

Way to make a mockery of "College" Athletics. Mayo, Love, Beasley, Rose...this is killing college basketball but the NBA is loving it

July 15, 2008  02:02 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

cha-ching

July 15, 2008  03:32 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

it's not the players fault.....these idiot university people try to make money out of everything...just like they know that these players are one and done why complain after....

July 15, 2008  05:39 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

He won't be at USC long enough to even take his first year final exams!

Gariboy | 07/15/08, 10:50 AM

Gariboy, I thought we had an understanding? Irish-haters have been relentless so you felt the need for some get-back?

Anyways, to make kids have to go to college for one year is wrong. Especially, as Sonny Vaccaro pointed out, when a European/Chinese kid can come to the USA after high school and go straight to the NBA.

July 15, 2008  06:36 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

I'm a fan of that pic ^^^^^^^^^^^ Sept 13 will be SJ's coming out party.

July 15, 2008  10:22 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

arejaydub...I always respect (don't always agree with) your comments and unlike many people on these sights that bash schools they hate for any reason at all (ie Charlie's weight, the Pope, priests, etc) I have great respect for USC. I am just not a big fan of Tim Floyd. Your beloved institution deserves better.

July 16, 2008  12:43 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

And this occuring right after Notre Dame released a starting senior for not making grades.

Comment has been removed
July 16, 2008  06:38 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

A USC student athlete (I know it's hard not to laugh) struggling with academics? SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 17, 2008  02:52 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

OMG USC got a top notch recruit into their school!!! That's unheard of

July 17, 2008  02:53 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

USC is going to keep violating until they are busted

 
July 21, 2008  09:37 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

I'm tired of the NFL's sucking up to LA. Hell, Los Angeles is a two-time NFL loser. And still, the NFL keeps schmoozing and blowing in its ear.

Screw LA.
Tell it like it is | 07/20/08, 10:52 AM
THIS IS SO NOT the same thing. A senior and a incoming Freshman.

Comment

Remember to keep your posts clean. Profanity will get filtered, and offensive comments will be removed.


Send us feedback about the new site here Send us feedback about the new site here

Truth & Rumors

MOST POPULAR

  1. 1
    Witness: Pacman was yelling at girlfriend
    Views
    12279
    Comments
    1786
  2. 2
    Red flag on Teixeira
    Views
    8490
    Comments
    471
  3. 3
    Why Andruw Jones won't join Dodgers
    Views
    40063
    Comments
    81
  4. 4
    Browns DE trash talks Giants RB
    Views
    7154
    Comments
    75
  5. 5
    Huskies eyeing Mizzou's Pinkel?
    Views
    7054
    Comments
    69

Weekly Most Active Users

Comments + Blog Posts + Throwdowns

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9

Message Boards

  1. MMA > Fight Club

    Would you rather see Arlovski…
    Views
    519
    Replies
    6

  2. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    Around the Table
    Views
    96
    Replies
    49

  3. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    Who's got the best tailgate…
    Views
    41
    Replies
    12

Blogs

SI.com

Swimsuit

Jarah MarianoJarah Mariano
Oluchi OnweagbaOluchi Onweagba

SI Photos

Did You See That?Did You See That?
NFL's Quadruple ThreatsNFL's Quadruple Threats