Earl Boykins serves as Assistant Coach for University of Southern California's Men's Basketball program in Los Angeles. The USC source profile places this role in context by noting Earl Boykins, a 13-year NBA veteran and one of the most respected player development minds in college basketball, enters his first season as an assistant coach at USC. He was hired on May 30, 2025, joining head coach Eric Musselman’s staff as they head into their second season competing in the Big Ten Conference.
The same profile adds more background on Boykins's coaching path and competitive experience. Boykins reunites with Musselman at USC as the two share a long-standing connection that dates back to 1999 when Musselman was an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic and Boykins was just beginning his professional career. Boykins later played for him during the 2002–03 NBA season with the Golden State Warriors, when Musselman served as head coach. One of the most inspirational figures in basketball history, Boykins defied expectations at every level. For the ICDB record, that background gives readers a fuller picture of the experience Earl Boykins brings to the Men's Basketball staff.
