Twitter Reaction to Chimezie Metu’s Return: USC to the Final Four?

The USC basketball team got a tremendous shot in the arm Monday night with news Chimezie Metu will return for a third season in 2017-18. As you’d expect, Twitter lit up about it.

With Chimezie Metu back on the roster, USC instantly becomes a legitimate contender in the Pac-12 alongside the likes of Arizona, UCLA and Oregon, depending on how each team’s roster settles after the NBA Draft.

Metu is a dynamic player in the front court, and an extremely necessary returnee, given the wealth of the Trojans’ depth is along the perimeter. That includes former Duke guard Derryck Thornton, and incoming four-star Charles O’Bannon Jr., who projects as a small forward and potential replacement for Bennie Boatwright.

Then again, Metu’s decision to come back could alter the opinion of Boatwright and Elijah Stewart, two players who have already thrown their hat into the NBA Draft ring. They’ve got until June 12th to rescind their entry.

If they too return, there’s no saying how good the Trojans can be.

Gone are the days of playing the what-if-Nick-Young-and-Gabe-Pruitt-never-left-game, because next season’s roster could honestly be the most talented in the history of the program.

Think that’s crazy? Let’s pan over to Twitter for some consensus praise for the 2017-18 Trojans, better known as a #HYPETRAIN.

USC confirms Chimezie Metu will return for his junior season and not enter the NBA Draft.
— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) April 18, 2017

Agree they're top 10ish with both of them. Maybe even with just Boatwright. Clearly Andy's best roster.
— Jeff Eisenberg (@JeffEisenberg) April 18, 2017

@Chimezie_Metu welcome back bro.. the best is yet to come.. Do you hear me @benniebuckets__ ✌??
— gavin morris (@DaGman7) April 18, 2017

Was told Saturday Metu was coming back to #USC. Also hearing Boatwright & Stewart plan to as well. We'll see. Would totally change 2017-18.
— Adam Maya (@AdamJMaya) April 18, 2017

From Metu's perspective, this is super smart. Another year of development and he can theoretically move into the first round.
— Jackson Safon (@JacksonSafon) April 18, 2017

Chimezie Metu is going to average a double-double next season. Put it on the board
— Kyle Kensing ? (@kensing45) April 18, 2017

My grandson after hearing @Chimezie_Metu will return for his Junior season with @USC_Hoops. #TeamHowie pic.twitter.com/TTNAVkPmvY
— Kent Hollenback? (@kentura82) April 18, 2017

Metu returns to #USC. Hyper competitive PG Thornton Jr. has the upside to lead #trojans to #final4. Hart & Bland head coaches in wait. #ncaa
— Christian PoP'oola (@ChrisPoPoola) April 18, 2017

Nick Young left too early.
Davon Jefferson left too early.
Julian Jacobs left too early.
Nikola Jovanovic left too early.

Chimezie returns.
— Michael Castillo (@MichaelCastFS) April 18, 2017

Chimezie Metu coming back is big time for #USC Basketball. With guys like Derryck Thornton & O'Bannon Jr coming in, next season will be fun.
— No Use for A Name (@mikeufc) April 18, 2017

Twitter Reaction to Chimezie Metu’s Return: USC to the Final Four?

The USC basketball team got a tremendous shot in the arm Monday night with news Chimezie Metu will return for a third season in 2017-18. As you’d expect, Twitter lit up about it.

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