{"id":5201,"date":"2020-09-29T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/?p=5201"},"modified":"2020-10-08T13:20:45","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T13:20:45","slug":"university-spotlight-university-of-southern-california-usc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/in-the-spotlight-english\/university-spotlight-university-of-southern-california-usc\/","title":{"rendered":"University Spotlight: University of Southern California (USC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This week, we are going to talk about a special American university, with a special Slamstox connection! We’re talking about one of the most prestigious universities in the US: University of Southern California (USC). Our very own Peter Lucassen won 4 NCAA D1 championships in a row, and earlier we talked about Lodewijk Weststrate<\/a>, who will start playing tennis for the Trojans this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this week’s spotlight we are highlighting our tennis player Laurens Verboven; the Flemish tennis talent from Overpelt. In his junior career he won Flemish and Belgian national titles and participated in the European championships. He also played for the Belgian national team during various summer and winter cups and he was part of team Belgium during the Junior Davis Cup! An impressive tennis career, but Laurens definitely did not stop there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His greatest adventure begins in the summer of 2015, when he leaves for Los Angeles. And he doesn’t go there for just a touristy walk on the walk of fame, but to join one of the most prestigious universities in America: the University of Southern California (USC). At USC, the Flemish tennis player transforms into a ‘Trojan’ and as a student-athlete he enjoys a lot of success. Laurens achieved his highest ranking in College Tennis during his senior year. He finishes 19th in the national singles rankings, and ends up with a 3rd (!) place in the doubles rankings with partner Jack Jaede.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazing results for our Slamstox athlete, of which we are obviously very proud. But Laurens, what do you think of USC?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018What I like best about USC is being able to play tennis for one of the best tennis programs in the nation while getting a top degree from this prestigious university. The alumni network is amazing, and I am so lucky to be a part of the Trojan Family.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Laurens Verboven, Slamstox-athlete<\/p>\n\n\n\n