University Southern California Trojans
May 19, 2011 | Men's Basketball
May 19, 2011
With the graduation on time of USC basketball seniors Alex Stepheson, Marcus Simmons, Donte Smith and James Dunleavey on May 13, the Trojan basketball program can now lay claim to seven of eight seniors graduating on time in the two seasons with Kevin O'Neill at the helm.
"Im really proud of the effort by our players not only on the court, but also what they do in the classroom," said USC's head coach O'Neill. "These guys are all high quality individuals who have achieved at a high level in every way."
Stepheson graduated with a degree in Social Sciences. He averaged 9.8 points and 9.2 points his final season at USC and finished his Trojan career with 83 blocks, tied for eighth all-time on the school's blocks list. Stepheson also had 313 rebounds as a senior which were the eighth most in a single season by a Trojan.
Simmons graduated with a degree in Social Sciences. He averaged 5.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in the 2010-11 season, was named the 2011 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and was named to the 2011 FoxSports.com All-America Defensive Team.
Smith graduated with a degree in Social Sciences. He averaged 9.7 points and played in all 34 games as a senior, including making nine starts. Smith finished his career with 105 three-point baskets made, tied for 16th all-time by a Trojan.
Dunleavy graduated with a degree in International Finance. He appeared in a career-high six games as a senior, including playing in the NCAA Tournament game vs. VCU. Dunleavy scored his first career points during the 2010-11 season.
In addition to the 2011 graduating class, USC seniors Kasey Cunningham, Marcus Johnson and Mike Gerrity graduated on time in 2010.
