The Dunk City Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for t...

Send us Fan Mail USC 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 show The Dunk City Podcast is the podcast of record for the USC basketball community...

Send us Fan Mail USC 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...

Send us Fan Mail The 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 show The Dunk City Podc...

Send us Fan Mail Chris 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 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail Chris 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 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 wh...

Send us Fan Mail Chris, 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 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...

Send us Fan Mail Who'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 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 podca...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ano...

Send us Fan Mail 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 episode...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 guar...

Send us Fan Mail 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 strea...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, reflec...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Su...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Byro...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Br...

Send us Fan Mail 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 DunkCityPo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 gett...

Send us Fan Mail 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...