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Saturday, October 22, 2016---USC Basketball Tip Off

Trojan Candy arrived early at the Galen Center for the USC Basketball Tip Off. When the lobby doors opened, my husband Jim and I immediately got in line for free t-shirts. We got the air-sprayed shirts for our grandsons.

Dance Force
I saw some members of the USC Dance Force. They posed for this picture.
Men's team
Friend Jordan McLaughlin (5/26/2015) gathered his team members for me in this picture. Charles Buggs, Samer Dhillon (3/26/2014), Jonah Mathews, Jordan McLaughlin, Shaqquan Aaron (4/12/2016), Kurt Karis, Devin Fleming, Harrison Henderson, Chimezie Metu (8/28/2015), and Nick Rakocevic (5/26/2016)
Elijah Stewart and Ray Wong
Trojan Candy always sees friend and follow photographer Ray Wong everywhere! He agreed to pose with friend Elijah Stewart (3/30/2015).

David BluAs Trojan Candy walked around the lobby, I saw a very familiar face. USC basketball alumnus David Blu (11/2/2012) smiled and said, "Hello." I asked him if he brought his son and daughter with him today. He said that they went to a school Halloween carnival with their mother. We talked briefly about his children. David said that his daughter plays volleyball and his son plays soccer. Luckily, USC has women's volleyball, but not men's soccer. Maybe, David's son Baron will switch to...basketball!

Andy EnfieldIn the nearby hallway, I thanked Head Coach Andy Enfield for inviting us to his team scrimmage and reception last Wednesday. Check out my previous blog article dated Wednesday, 10/19/2016 to meet the team!

Women's TeamI walked into the arena looking for the Women of Troy Basketball Team. They were in the southeast arena entrance waiting to be introduced. I was able to take this picture of some of the team. Ivana Jakubcova, Ja'Tavia Tapley, team trainer, Dani Milisic (3/25/2016), Sadie Edwards (3/25/2016), Minyon Moore, Marguerite Effa, and Aliyah Mazyck (10/11/2015).

Women's Team
The Women of Troy were introduced individually in this video. Unfortunately, the arena lights malfunctioned at the end of my video.
Women's scrimmage tipoff
The Women of Troy tipped off for a scrimmage.
Women's scrimmage
Some of Women's scrimmage.
Dance Force
The Dance Force performed between events.
Courtney Jaco
Next, there was a three-point shooting contest between Courtney Jaco and Jordon McLaughlin. Courtney won! She was amazing in this video.
Men's team
Now, it was the men's turn. They were introduced in this video.
Men's scrimmage tipoff
The Men tipped off for a scrimmage.
Men's scrimmage
Some of Men's scrimmage.
Teams dance
After the men's scrimmage ended, both teams joined at center court for this dance together.

Finally, both teams walked upstairs by the glass windows to sign autographs. Trojan Candy was there! The Women of Troy came first.

Marguerite Effa, Asiah Jones, and Minyon Moore
Marguerite Effa, Asiah Jones, and Minyon Moore
Dani Milisic and Candela Abejon
Dani Milisic and Candela Abejon (3/25/2016)
Ivana Jakubcova, Ja'Tavia Tapley, and Alexis Lloyd
Ivana Jakubcova, Ja'Tavia Tapley, and Alexis Lloyd
Aliyah Mazyck and Kristen Simon
Aliyah Mazyck and Kristen Simon
Jordan Adams and Ivana Jakubcova
Jordan Adams and Ivana Jakubcova

Then, the men were next.

Shaqquan Aaron and Bennie Boatwright
Shaqquan Aaron and Bennie Boatwright (8/28/2015)
Elijah Stewart and Devin Fleming
Elijah Stewart and Devin Fleming
Jonah Mathews and Charles Buggs
Jonah Mathews and Charles Buggs
Saagar Sarin and Nick Rakocevic
Graduate Assistant Saagar Sarin and Nick Rakocevic
Kurt Karis and Samer Dhillon
Kurt Karis and Samer Dhillon
Jordan McLaughlin
Jordan McLaughlin
Harrison Henderson and Shaqquan Aaron
Harrison Henderson and Shaqquan Aaron
Jonah Mathews, Chimezie Metu, and Charles Buggs
Jonah Mathews, Chimezie Metu, and Charles Buggs
Devin Fleming, De'Anthony Melton, and Derryck Thornton
Devin Fleming, De'Anthony Melton, and Derryck Thornton

FIGHT ON, Women of Troy Basketball!

FIGHT ON, USC Men's Basketball!