LOS ANGELES — Starting point guard Isaiah Collier will miss four to six weeks with a right hand injury, USC announced Thursday, stripping the struggling Trojans of one of their best offensive playmakers during a critical stretch of the conference schedule. Collier, the top-ranked freshman in the country, sustained the injury in a loss to Washington State on Wednesday, subbing out with 12 minutes, 12 seconds remaining in the second half. Collier, USC’s second-leading scorer, is averaging 15.4 points while shooting 50.6% from the field. In eight appearances, the son of Lakers star LeBron James is averaging 5.9 points per game with 2.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals. Needing wins to boost a flimsy postseason résumé, the Trojans (8-8, 2-3 Pac-12) play their next three games on the road: Colorado on Saturday, No.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 12, 2024 03:43 UTC