TROJANS FEELING YOUNG IN WIN GUARD HAS 24 POINTS IN ROUT OF THE CITADEL USC 74, THE CITADEL 58.Byline: MATTHEW KREDELL Staff Writer Nick Young faked to the basket, took a step back and freed himself to sink a long jumper with the shot clock winding down early in the first half. That was the initial indication that this was a different Young than the one who played in the season's first two games. The Young that USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. coach Tim Floyd Tim Floyd (born February 25, 1954) is the current head coach of the University of Southern California men's college basketball team. Floyd is also a former head coach of several teams in both the NCAA and the NBA. built up as the team's most improved player In some sports, a Most Improved Player award is given to players who have improved the most over the year.
USC had planned to build an on-campus indoor arena for over 100 years. Before the Galen Center, USC basketball had been played at a variety of locations, including the neighboring Shrine Auditorium stage, the old Pan-Pacific Auditorium in the Fairfax District, and since . ``I haven't been myself out there lately,'' Young said. ``... Not having Gabe (Pruitt), the big tragedy with Ryan (Francis) and having a lot of freshmen out there put a lot of pressure on me as a leader.'' Young scored a game-high 24 points, including 19 in the first half, making 8of 9 shots. He might have had a chance at besting his career high of 33 points, but he didn't play the final 10 minutes. Seattle SuperSonics The Seattle SuperSonics (or simply Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Their mascot's name is Squatch. guard Desmon Farmer Desmon Farmer (born October 7 1981, in Flint, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player. Pro career Farmer formerly played for the Seattle SuperSonics of the NBA. , the Trojans' fourth all-time leading scorer, had a seat on the floor to see Young's performance. Pruitt, USC's second-leading scorer last year, is out until at least the spring semester se·mes·ter n. One of two divisions of 15 to 18 weeks each of an academic year. [German, from Latin (cursus) s because of academics. Francis was shot to death in the offseason. That left Young trying to pick up the slack for two players. After leading the Trojans with an average of 17.3 points last season, Young scored a total of 26 in USC's first two games this season. He had made just 10of26 field goals and reached the foul line foul line n. 1. Baseball Either of two straight lines extending from the rear of home plate to the outer edge of the playing field and indicating the area in which a fair ball can be hit. 2. seven times, the same amount he was there in the first half Tuesday. Everything was working for Young, who was going strong to the basket, posting up and hitting his outside shots. He made all six of his first-half field goals. ``I felt good coming in,'' Young said. ``I felt my teammates and coaches were trying to lift me up.'' Young also set up his teammates. He caught a pass from Dwight Lewis on a fastbreak and made a quick one-handed pass back to Lewis for a dunk to put the Trojans ahead by 22 midway through the second half. Floyd said in the preseason that Young's added strength would help him get to the line more, what he called a must for top scorers. ``He was aggressive trying to get into the lane,'' Floyd said. ``I thought his shot selection was terrific.'' The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , didn't have the height to compete against the Trojans with just one player above 6-foot-6. USC (2-1) outrebounded The Citadel 30-18 and had five blocks. However, Floyd was disappointed with the Trojans' 26 turnovers, and said a much better effort will be needed to beat Long Beach State on Friday. matthew.kredell@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: USC's Nick Young drives to the basket Tuesday against The Citadel. Young had 19 points in the first half. Branimir Kvartuc/Associated Press |
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