Bill Hewitt: USC Legend, NBA Force | USC Trojans Basketball News

USC Trojans Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Bill Hewitt, a basketball legend who died at 81, was an All-American at USC where he shattered scoring and rebounding records that stood for years. A six-foot-seven force averaging over 19 points and 11 rebounds as a Trojan, he was drafted by the Lakers in 1968 and played six seasons across multiple NBA teams, earning All-Rookie honors in 1969. His college dominance earned him multiple all-conference nods and team MVP honors, with his scoring record holding for 14 years. In the pros, he averaged over five points and five rebounds in 361 games, leaving a lasting mark on both USC and the NBA…