Starting #2 guard OJ Mayo for the Grizzlies commented on the abilities of Greivis

“Mayo, a fourth-year veteran at shooting guard, started the first two summer league games in an attempt to learn the point guard position. Mayo shared the back court with Vasquez at times and quickly took a liking to him. “He’s a poised player, a player who loves to compete,” Mayo said of Vasquez. “It’s going to be different because the speed of the game is … Read More »

USC men’s basketball has decided to impose sanctions on itself following the incident with O.J. Mayo, which is reported on their athletic site.  You can view them here, but here is the summary of punishments that they will incur: 

“The self-imposed sanctions for the men’s basketball program include a one-year ban on post-season competition following the 2009-2010 regular season, including the Pac-10 Conference basketball tournament; a reduction of one scholarship for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 academic years; a … Read More »

As reported in yahoosports.com, USC men’s basketball coach Tim Floyd made a direct cash payment to a man who helped deliver O.J. Mayo to the Trojans program, according to Louis Johnson, a former member of Mayo’s inner circle.Johnson, a one-time Mayo confidant, has told both NCAA investigators and federal authorities – including the FBI, IRS and U.S. Attorney’s Office – that Floyd gave at least $1,000 in cash to Rodney Guillory, a man who allegedly lavished Mayo with … Read More »