USC Basketball: College Hoops World Descends On Andy Enfield After Long Beach State Defeat

Things don't seem to be going well for the Trojans...

Your USC Trojans men’s basketball team unexpected fell, 84-79, at the hands of Long Beach State over the weekend in disappointing form. The team blew a massive halftime lead and ultimately lost in overtime at home.

The loss dampened the excitement of freshman guard Bronny James making his collegiate debut. Prior to tip-off, the Galen Center was rocking with anticipation. Even throughout the majority of the game, it was still very loud, but by the time the clock struck zero, the fans left the building feeling a bit empty.

After the game, many took aim directly at head coach Andy Enfield. There was no reason for the team to lose this game, and somebody needed to take the blame for the loss.

“There is simply no other way to say it: Andy Enfield is doing an absolutely terrible job as the head coach of USC basketball this season. It was one thing when USC lost to UC Irvine without Bronny James, Boogie Ellis, and Kobe Johnson. It was still understandable that USC lost to Oklahoma and Gonzaga without Bronny and without a fully restored Vince Iwuchukwu, who has been playing catch-up in recent months after having a medical procedure on his back in the offseason.”

Per Matt Wadleigh of Trojans Wire

Fans are calling for Enfield’s job after the poor performance. He hasn’t lived up to the hype or expectations that have been put on him since taking over the program. But to his credit, the Trojans’ are in a better spot than when he first joined them.

“The pitchforks are out for Andy Enfield on social media, and frankly, they should be. Fans are right to be furious at Enfield for squandering so much talent in a season which has gone horribly wrong”

Per Matt Wadleigh of Trojans Wire

The season is still young, so there is plenty of time for USC to turn things around. But if things don’t change, the program could make a decision to replace Enfield going forward.

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