Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_12444503_1 ( season VARCHAR, lost_to_eventual_runner_up VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What's the number of seasons i which USC Bassam lost to eventual runner-up?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(season) FROM table_12444503_1 WHERE lost_to_eventual_runner_up = "USC Bassam"