Known as a top college recruiter and defensive specialist, Paso Robles native Bob Cantu spent 12 seasons at USC as an assistant coach, associate head coach and interim head coach. He recruited and/or coached 14 NBA players, including five who were selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. He was a part of five NCAA Tournament teams (including a berth in the Sweet 16 in 2007), the 2009 Pac-10 Tournament champions and a school record three consecutive 20-win squads from 2007-09. USC set a school record with 25 wins during the 2006-07 season.