USC forward Chimezie Metu extending shooting range beyond the arc

LOS ANGELES — The question last month drew a laugh from Chimezie Metu.
Did Metu, the 6-foot-11 star forward for the USC basketball team, prefer to flush through a slam dunk or knock down a 3-pointer?
It was a light, but fair premise. In the Trojans’ win over UC Santa Barbara that evening, Metu made three of five shots from beyond the arc, in addition to his usual flurry of rim-rattling finishes.
“I’m still a dunker at heart,” Metu said, smiling. “I’m pro