At one time, it seemed probable that the USC basketball team would return all five starters after its best season in years. Then came this off-season, which has been close to a worst-case scenario for Coach Andy Enfield and the Trojans.
Forward Nikola Jovanovic, who started all 34 games last season, announced Wednesday that he will keep his name in the NBA draft, forgoing his final season of college eligibility. Jovanovic is the second starter to leave for the draft, joining point guard Julian Jacobs, and the sixth to leave early overall.