Desmond Claude

Desmond Claude (born May 30, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the USC Trojans of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Xavier Musketeers of the Big East Conference.

Early life and high school
Claude was born in Syracuse, New York and grew up in New Haven, Connecticut. He initially attended Hillhouse High School before transferring to Putnam Science Academy for his senior season. Claude was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Xavier over offers from Kansas and Louisville. He reaffirmed his commitment after Xavier fired head coach Travis Steele, who had recruited him.

College career
Claude was a key reserve during his freshman season. His playing time increased over the course of the season and he scored at least ten points in five of the Musketeers' last 11 games. Claude was named to the Big East Conference All-Freshman team after averaging 4.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

Personal life
Claude's mother, Paula Moore, played college basketball at Syracuse Orange and his father, Chris Rivers, played at Fairfield.