Michael Fiumefreddo

Michael Fiumefreddo

Multimedia Journalist

Michael is an aspiring sports reporter from Staten Island, NY. He's been a reporter, TV anchor, radio host and columnist for Annenberg Media since 2019, and his goal is to win an Emmy as a sports anchor. Catch Michael on The Talk of Troy LIVE Tuesdays @ 8pm PST.

Tourney Talk: We’ll never see anything like this again…

March Madness is supposed to be, well, mad. But a deep dive into what’s happened this tournament is one for the history books.

By Michael Fiumefreddo●

Tourney Talk: Viewers’ guide to conference tournament week

Tournament play has huge implications on March Madness, so with 32 conferences in action, here’s all you need to know.

By Michael Fiumefreddo●

Tourney Talk: Five teams to keep an eye on

Let’s take a look at which teams are worth monitoring the rest of the way, from bubble teams, Cinderellas and potential title contenders.

By Michael Fiumefreddo●

Tourney Talk: Way-too-early picks for top seeds in the bracket

The four No. 1 seeds in March Madness hold huge advantages, and the race to be one of the top four teams is going to be a photo finish.

By Michael Fiumefreddo●

Tourney Talk: Fitting the shoe on this year’s Cinderellas

There are three keys that can help predict which low-seeded teams can make an unlikely run in March Madness.

By Michael Fiumefreddo●

Tourney Talk: the teams that can win it all

Historically speaking, there are 12 teams that have a chance at winning March Madness this year.

By Michael Fiumefreddo●

Plant care and self care: How students are finding botanical calm amidst college chaos

Students can help relieve stress and prioritize their mental health when becoming plant parents.

By Chloe Rose Lewis, Mia Brower, Michael Fiumefreddo, Liza Monasebian, India Otto and Samuel Reno●

Is USC a ‘basketball school’ now?

Members of the Trojan family discuss their disappointment with USC football this fall, but express excitement for the upcoming basketball season.

By Michael Fiumefreddo and Zachary Gibbs●

Annenberg expert-in-residence talks political journalism and career

Jon Ward shared his unique rise through the industry with Annenberg students during a special event Tuesday.

By Will Simonds and Michael Fiumefreddo●

New skate park in South L.A. ramps up the skater community

The new skate park creates a community hub for local skaters.

By Gina Nguyen, Deja Charisse, Jillian Russell, India Otto, Michael Fiumefreddo and Cara Westra●

USC green-lights limited tailgating for Saturday’s game against Stanford

On-campus tailgating will be allowed at 25 percent capacity, while students are excited yet wary of the shifting COVID restrictions.

By Alexandra Applegate, Michael Fiumefreddo, India Otto, Robert Gifford, Joey Elbaum, Sydni Zfira, Alexandra Donovan, Caroline Kucera and Ngai Yeung●

USC athletics vs. COVID-19

The USC Women’s Basketball team had their 2020 season cut short when the world came to a standstill to fight COVID-19. Seven months later, they took the court once again. But this past season was anything but ordinary for the Trojans. In this episode, Michael Fiumefreddo discovers the hardships of this past season, and when USC athletes and fans think normal sporting events will return.

By Michael Fiumefreddo●

USC men’s basketball faces Temple University, look to remain undefeated

The two undefeated teams will face of in a Friday night battle.

By Michael Fiumefreddo●