Men's Basketball | January 11, 2018

Statement from USC regarding status of Trojan men's basketball player De'Anthony Melton:
 
Based on information discovered through its internal investigation regarding the receipt of extra benefits, primarily to a close family friend of De'Anthony Melton, USC has concluded that De'Anthony will not compete with the USC men's basketball team in the 2017-18 season.   
 
De'Anthony is a valued member of our program.  He will have options for his future at USC, including remaining in school on scholarship while continuing to work on his degree and practicing with the team, and potentially compete for the Trojans in the 2018-19 season.