Pe’Shon Howard (Getty Photos)
In dire want of some extent guard to exchange not too long ago graduated Jio Fontan, new USC coach Andy Enfield landed Pe’Shon Howard in June and then prayed the NCAA would grant the Maryland transfer a waiver allowing him to play immediately.
On Monday evening, Enfield lastly received his want.
USC introduced Howard won his petition permitting him to play his final year of eligibility next season. The Los Angeles native transferred nearer to residence in part to make himself obtainable to his ailing grandmother, who’s affected by a form of cancer.
“We’re glad that Pe’Shon will be able to spend time along with his grandmother who helped elevate him right here in Los Angeles,” Enfield stated in a press release released by the varsity. “On the court docket, Pe’Shon will provide management and we anticipate him to have a terrific senior season.”
It’s possible Howard will start at level guard for USC since unproven freshmen are the one other choices on the roster, however he’ll have to show dramatic improvement to maintain his grip on the place all season.
Howard lost his starting job as junior at Maryland, averaging only three.3 factors per sport in 22.eight minutes and taking pictures solely 29.1 p.c from the floor and 24.1 percent from behind the arc. He lost confidence and became a scapegoat as the Terrapins faded from NCAA match rivalry despite the presence of future lottery choose Alex Len.
There will not be nearly as a lot stress on Howard at USC as a result of expectations are low for the Trojans subsequent year and interest is extra tepid anyway on a soccer-crazed campus. Still, USC has a significantly better chance to be competitive in an improved Pac-12 subsequent season if Howard can improve on his capturing and maintain a excessive assist-to-turnover ration in Enfield’s high-octane system.
With proficient 7-footer Omar Oraby and promising wings J.T. Terrell and Byron Wesley returning from a crew that went 9-9 in the Pac-12 final season, USC has sufficient expertise to push for a prime six finish in the league. A greater senior season from Howard would make that goal extra lifelike.
Pe’Shon Howard gets his waiver, so he’ll likely get first crack at playing point guard for USC
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