USC's basketball season started with high hopes, especially for their talented backcourt duo of Boogie Ellis and Isaiah Collier. Collier, the No. 1 prospect in the 2023 high school class, had an impressive debut, scoring 15 points, making 4 assists, and shooting 6-for-8 from the field. The USC backcourt trio, including Kobe Johnson, combined for 58 points in their win over Kansas State. Collier's performance has been praised by analysts, who believe he is a top NBA prospect this season. USC's backcourt has been described as one of the best in college basketball, making the Trojans a dangerous team. Collier reflects on the opening night win, calling it a new era for USC basketball. The team's strong performance has led to predictions of success for the Trojans this season.
Just finished watching USC-Kansas State from last night. The Trojans are going to be a PROBLEM this year. Isaiah Collier looks to be the real deal, Boogie Ellis is locked and loaded and Kobe Johnson's taken a leap. Two playmaking guards, bigs that can finish, quality,… https://t.co/UV6gEK2zKC
Man, Kobe Johnson and Isaiah Collier were absolutely sick last night. My goodness was Johnson so good on both ends. Killer on defense. Great as a connective player on offense. Collier was superb as an attacking, driving player.
USC’s backcourt was as advertised in a season-opening win over Kansas State last night. Between them, Boogie Ellis and freshman Isaiah Collier accounted for 43 points on 14 of 23 shooting, to go with 11 assists and 11 rebounds https://t.co/KHH2tksZ47
Fantastic college debut for Isaiah Collier, looking every bit the part of a No. 1 pick candidate. Got anywhere he wanted on the floor, made some outstanding passes, and showed real toughness as a finisher and defender. https://t.co/qM3swcd9H1
Notable productivity on opening night in @MarchMadnessMBB: 1. TJ Bickerstaff (JMU), 21/14; 2. Jaedon LeDee (SDSU), 27; 3. Isaiah Collier (USC), 18; 4. Grant Nelson (Ala), 24; 5. Fardaws Aimaq (Cal), 16/11; 6. Adem Bona (UCLA), 28; 7. Paul Mulcahy (Wash), 9/7A/8; 8. Cameron… https://t.co/JulB273ISP
"I feel like it's a new era of @USC_Hoops basketball" 🎙️ Isaiah Collier reflects on the Trojans' opening night win in the @hofseries 🔥 https://t.co/Qc4SN1cKOn
"I feel like it's a new era of @USC_Hoops basketball" 🎙️ Isaiah Collier reflects on the Trojans opening night win in the @hofseries 🔥 https://t.co/TujQds98MM
Isaiah Collier left his mark in his @USC_Hoops debut 🔥 @hofseries https://t.co/SaVTLmq1Q2
You won’t find many perimeter trios better than Isaiah Collier, Boogie Ellis and Kobe Johnson. Andy Enfield got 58 points from the trio in the win over Kansas State. Let’s also commend Enfield and Jerome Tang for playing one another on opening night.
Not going to find many backcourt duos better than Isaiah Collier and Boogie Ellis. The two combined for 42 points on 14-for-23 shooting, 11 rebounds and 11 assists tonight in USC’s win over Kansas State. Makes the Trojans dangerous against anyone in the country.
I was a hard sell on K-State in the preseason, but USC is going to be really fun. The Boogie Ellis/Isaiah Collier combo is next level.
Pretty good looking debut for Isaiah Collier.
Isaiah Collier’s first half of college basketball: 15 points, 4 assists, 6-for-8 from the field. No. 1 prospect in the 2023 high school class, arguably the best NBA prospect in college basketball this season.
This Isaiah Collier kid is pretty good.
It’s no secret that the high hopes for USC’s hoops season, which starts tonight in Vegas, hinge on its talented backcourt. Fortunately for USC, Boogie Ellis and Isaiah Collier are basically best friends. “We’re together all the time,” Ellis said. https://t.co/ZVGGlnQGzw