It took two games for the USC men’s basketball team to feature a lineup that wasn’t riddled with injuries. The Trojans still were not healthy during their victory over Stetson on Wednesday, with sophomore guard Chuck O’Bannon recovering from pinkie surgery.
Coach Andy Enfield estimated the team had at least 10 players at practice four times during the preseason. Often, only six or eight Trojans participated.
“Everybody was hurt or out,” Enfield said. “Some guys had pink eye, some had ankle injuries, knee, you name it.”
USC (2-1) plays Texas Tech (3-0) in the Hall of Fame Classic on Monday in Kansas City, Mo.