College Basketball News

Michael Cooper to become USC women's coach (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Michael Cooper will leave the Los Angeles Sparks to coach Southern California's women's basketball team. Athletic director Mike Garrett announced Cooper's hiring Friday. Cooper will leave the Sparks, who begin play on June 6, after their WNBA season ends in late September or early October. Assistant coach Ervin Monier will oversee USC's program until Cooper arrives.