Basketball

USC men's basketball takes Venice Beach

Eric Musselman stands with arms in the air, forming a diamond with his hands. He holds a pen and piece of paper and wears black USC basketball gear.
Head coach Eric Musselman is entering his second season at the helm of USC basketball. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Eric Musselman stands with arms in the air, forming a diamond with his hands. He holds a pen and piece of paper and wears black USC basketball gear.
Head coach Eric Musselman is entering his second season at the helm of USC basketball. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Jerry Easter II (8) shoots a free throw while his teammates watch and prepare to rebound. A crop of palm trees can be seen in the background.
The Trojans ran drills and lifted weights at Venice Beach's iconic outdoor facility. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Gabe Dynes (45) rises up to dunk a basketball in a net. He wears a black USC basketball jersey with white accents.
Junior center Gabe Dynes is one of many transfers for the Trojans this year. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Eric Musselman stands in profile as he coaches a huddle of USC basketball players surrounding him.
Head coach Eric Musselman emphasized the importance of getting the team out in the local L.A. community. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Patrick O'Brien (18) stands in the sand as he passes a UBall to someone off camera. Teammate Brit Burden (22) can be seen watching behind him; both wear white USC basketball practice jerseys with black accents.
After warming up on the court, several Trojans took to the beach for UBall drills. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Chad Baker-Mazara (4) defends a USC practice player at Venice Beach as spectators look on.
Chad Baker-Mazara has already made a name for himself at USC for his electric play and ridiculous trick shots. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
USC assistant coach Michael Musselman, assistant coach Will Conroy and head coach Eric Musselman pose for a photo holding up 'V for Victory' hand symbols. They wear black USC basketball gear.
USC coaches representing the university and Southern California. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
USC men's basketball players run drills up the main court at Venice Beach.
Spectators gathered throughout the afternoon to watch the Trojans practice. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
USC men's basketball players run through the sand passing a basketball back and forth.
The Venice basketball courts and gym sit adjacent to Venice Beach. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
USC men's basketball (players, coaches and support staff) poses for a photo on the main Venice Beach basketball court. They wear black and white USC practice jerseys and several give the 'V for Victory' symbol with their hands.
Friday's outdoor practice was a break from the ordinary for USC men's basketball. (Photo by Jessica Silva)