Compton High McDonald's All-American Demar DeRozan is apparently another step toward playing for the USC basketball team next season.
The 6-foot-6 DeRozan, who finished in the balloting for the Press-Telegram's Best in the West team last November, confirmed that he learned he has received a score on the ACT examination that will help him meet NCAA academic standards for freshmen eligibility.
The test results and his Compton transcripts have been filed with the NCAA's Clearinghouse for initial eligibility.
It ultimately rules on athletes' eligibility upon examining his or her academic profile.
"Everything is done,'' he said in a text message Friday night. ''It's a big relief.''
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