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USC Has Their Next One-And-Done Qualified

Jul 15, 2008 – 10:08 AM
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Chas Rich

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Demar DeRozan is considered one of thetop if not top recruit for 2008. At the very least, he is the most promising NBA prospect. His status as a one-and-done player was never in doubt.

His academics, however, were a different story. After much test-taking DeRozan has finally received a qualifying ACT score to become eligible to enroll at USC. His impact on the court for the Trojans should be big. It gives them a chance to make the NCAA Tournament for a 3d straight year. Something never accomplished in Trojan history.

The academic side, though, should be a big concern for USC with regards to the Academic Progress Rate (APR). DeRozan has opted not to bother taking any summer courses at USC or at Compton College as originally intended. He withdrew just before classes started on Monday. Instead, he will get on the USC campus to do what is expected from a top-flight, NBA-caliber prospect.
"I can go work out with the team, get in the weight room, without worrying about the classes or extra tests," DeRozan said.
USC might as well prepare for that lost scholarship via the APR now.
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