The Post O.J. Mayo Era Begins For USC

DeMar DeRozan, a 6-foot-6 inch, 200 pound small forward out of Compton High School in California will be academically eligible to play for the USC Trojans next season. DeRozan became eligible with his overall grade point average and recent ACT scores and is ready to enroll in summer classes.

DeRozan, a McDonalds All-American, who was also the event’s Slam Dunk Champion, was a beast for Compton last season averaging 29 points and 8 rebounds a game.

DeRozan was the top recruit for the Trojans, but they nearly lost him. He and his family were considering opting out of his letter of commitment for another after the whole O.J. Mayo madness broke after the NCAA Tournament.

But whatever changed his mind is obviously great for the Trojans. DeRozan is a solid player and a great ball handler. The chances of him staying at USC for more than a couple of years probably aren’t that great, but you can rest assured that he will be a great asset and will probably not be seen with anyone who works for an agent during his tenure as a player.