Connor Morrissette

United States

Senior Staff Writer at USC Football

Senior Staff Writer at https://t.co/Vl3zoaiULs mainly covering football, basketball and recruiting.

Articles

Relentless effort lands USC Mater Dei four-star edge rusher Shaun Scott

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

USC's hot streak on the recruiting trail continues! The Trojans received a commitment from four-star Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei linebacker Shaun Scott Sunday. His pledge gives USC's No. 1 ranked 2026 recruiting class 27 members. Scott has visited USC multiple times this spring. The Trojans' recruiting relentlessness made a big difference to the four-star prospect. "I had been hearing from a lot of different schools, but the main one has been USC for sure," Scott said.
Trumain Carroll named USC director of football sports performance

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

USC football has officially named a new strength coach. Trumain Carroll has been hired as USC's director of football sports performance, according to a release. Carroll replaces Bennie Wylie, who was fired in late April.
Doug Belk provides scouting reports on USC football's true freshman DBs

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

USC signed five defensive backs in its 2025 recruiting class. While fans may not see Trestin Castro, Alex Graham, Steve Miller, James Johnson and Kendarius Reddick much on defense this fall, Trojan secondary coach Doug Belk believes USC is well stocked for the future at defensive back.
How USC men's basketball's 10 outgoing transfers/de-commits fared at new schools in 2024-25

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

Ten players either transferred or de-committed from USC men's basketball last offseason. Here's how they fared at their new schools. When Andy Enfield left USC for SMU, the Trojan men's basketball roster almost completely turned over. Harrison Hornery was the lone Trojan to play for Enfield and new USC head coach Eric Musselman this past season. In total, seven players from USC's 2023-24 team transferred to new destinations.
Jordan Marsh commits to USC men's basketball

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

Jordan Marsh was named the Big South Conference Newcomer of the Year at UNC Asheville last season. USC men's basketball received a transfer portal commitment from former UNC Asheville guard Jordan Marsh Sunday. The Charlotte, North Carolina native was named the Big South Conference Newcomer of the Year last season after averaging 18.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.0 steals per game. He shot 44.8 percent from the field and 30.5 percent from three-point range.
Commitment Analysis: Breaking down Keenyi Pepe's pledge to USC football

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

USCFootball.com writers Connor Morrissette and Chris Trevino discuss the significance of the Trojans landing a commitment from five-star Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy OL Keenyi Pepe. Five-star Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe committed to USC Thursday. Pepe is the No. 9 overall player in the 247Sports rankings for the 2026 class. He's the No. 3 offensive tackle.
10 things we learned from USC football's assistant coaches media brunch

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

All 12 of USC football's assistant coaches met with reporters for a brunch Wednesday. Here are 10 takeaways from the conversations. VIPUSC did not make any of its assistant coaches available during the Trojans' spring camp, but at the conclusion of the 15 allowed practices, the school set up a brunch with the media. All 12 of USC football's assistant coaches met with reporters Wednesday to discuss spring camp and preview the upcoming season. Here are 10 takeaways from the conversations.
Updated: Alijah Arenas released from hospital

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

Five-star USC men's basketball commit Alijah Arenas, the son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, was involved in a serious car crash early last Thursday morning and placed in a medically induced coma, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Arenas was released from the hospital with no major injuries Wednesday. Five-star USC commit Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital one week after his serious car crash in the Los Angeles area.
USC Football Post-Spring 2025 Depth Chart Projections Vol. 2 (Offense)

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

USC's 2025 spring camp wrapped up Saturday, which means it's time for a quick depth chart update following USC's 15 spring practices. As always, we will start with the offense. To read this full article and more, subscribe now —SALE: Only $1 First MonthGet access to this article and all of the in-depth coverage from the 247Sports Network with this special offer. $1 First MonthAlready a subscriber? Login
USC Football Spring 2025 Depth Chart Projections Vol. 2 (Offense)

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Connor Morrissette

USC's 2025 spring camp wrapped up Saturday, which means it's time for a quick depth chart update following USC's 15 spring practices. As always, we will start with the offense. To read this full article and more, subscribe now —SALE: Only $1 First MonthGet access to this article and all of the in-depth coverage from the 247Sports Network with this special offer. $1 First MonthAlready a subscriber? Login