Kevin O'Neill

Dwight Lewis led four players in double figures with 22 points and Southern California made Kevin O'Neill a winner in his return to the college coaching ranks with a 77-67 victory over UC Riverside on Tuesday night. Lewis quickly settled into his new role as the Trojans' senior leader after three seasons watching other teammates carry the load by scoring their first seven points. Marcus Simmons and Nikola Vucevic added 18 points each and Donte Smith 12 while taking over at point guard from the departed Daniel Hackett. Konner Veteto scored 14 points and Gonzaga transfer Larry Gurganious added 13 for the Highlanders (0-2), ... Read Full Story

Kevin O'Neill returned to the college ranks Saturday when he was announced as Southern California's basketball coach, taking over from Tim Floyd. The school announced O'Neill's hiring in an e-mail. Floyd suddenly resigned June 9 amid allegations that he paid to have O.J. Mayo delivered to the Trojans. He said he was quitting after four seasons because he no longer had enthusiasm for his job. O'Neill is scheduled to be introduced Monday at a campus news conference. "We're thrilled to have Kevin O'Neill as our men's basketball coach," athletic director Mike Garrett said in a statement. "I love his coaching philosophy and principles: he's ... Read Full Story

USC basketball: Trojans hire Kevin O’Neill USC has hired Kevin O’Neill to succeed Tim Floyd as men’s basketball coach. Here’s the school’s official announcement: LOS ANGELES–Kevin O’Neill, who has 13 years of collegiate and NBA head coaching experience, has been named the men’s basketball head coach at USC, Trojan athletic director Mike Garrett announced today (June 20). “We’re thrilled to have Kevin O’Neill as our men’s basketball coach,” said Garrett. “Kevin is the consummate coach. He knows his Xs and Os, he’s an excellent recru Read Full Story

From the Ripsit blog : Kevin O'Neill, a longtime NBA assistant and collegiate head coach,  has been hired as USC's new men's basketball coach , Trojan athletic director Mike Garrett announced this morning.  I do not remember O'Neill being a complete train wreck at Arizona, hopefully he can turn around a program that will be hit with some serious sanctions by the NCAA in the coming months. Read Full Story

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