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Anthony Ruta, in his third year with the Trojans, discusses his partnership with head coach Eric Musselman, the influx of new talent, and the strategic changes shaping the upcoming campaign.
After a lackluster 2025‑26 campaign, the University of Southern California men's basketball team is reshaping its roster, adding veteran transfers and freshmen, with high hopes for the upcoming season under Coach Eric Musselman.
After a lackluster 2025‑26 season, the University of Southern California men's basketball team is reshaping its roster, blending seasoned veterans with promising newcomers under Coach Musselman's guidance.
After two modest seasons in the Big Ten, the Trojans are betting on new transfers and freshmen to finally translate early promise into postseason play.
Assistant coach Will Conroy reflects on the Trojans' roster depth, player development, and ambitions for the upcoming season.
USC’s third‑year coach Eric Musselman has assembled a talent‑laden squad featuring five McDonald’s All‑Americans, key transfers, and players with deep Southern California roots, all aiming to revive the program’s national standing.
Coach Eric Musselman's third-season squad blends returning stars, elite transfers and talented newcomers, including cystic-fibrosis-fighter Christian Collins and 7-foot sharpshooters Adonis and Darius Ratliff, in a bid to elevate the Trojans' offense
The Trojans have bolstered their lineup through the transfer portal and top high‑school recruits, creating a backcourt that could rival any in the conference. With continuity from key players and a challenging integration task ahead, the team aims to challenge Michigan and secure an NCAA Tournament berth.
Under third‑year coach Eric Musselman, the USC Trojans have risen to No. 12 in ESPN’s Way‑Too‑Early Top 25, fueled by the return of guards Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas, a nine‑player recruiting haul and key transfers. The team hopes to end a four‑year NCAA tournament drought.
From Florida’s dominant returners to Kentucky’s latest commit, the latest rankings spotlight a blend of seasoned talent and promising fresh faces across the nation
Projected floors, backcourt talent and transfer impact define the outlook for the Big Ten, with Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State and USC leading the conversation.
After missing the NCAA Tournament for three consecutive seasons, USC is bolstering its roster with high‑profile transfers and a five‑star recruiting class, setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.
The Gophers will travel across the Midwest and coast to face some of college basketball's most competitive programs, while hoping to translate a deep roster into wins.
Coach Patrick Massaroni of Archbishop Stepinac High School has been suspended for seven games after the team’s participation in a tournament during Holy Week, a penalty agreed upon by school officials and church leaders.
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.
The final Recruiting Services Consensus Index has been released, revealing where Indiana’s newest signees land and how the national rankings are built.
Coach Eric Musselman’s third season brings a highly touted class and a push for postseason play.
USC Men's Basketball has secured the commitment of Jalen Cox, a 6‑foot‑3 guard from Los Angeles, who brings a blend of scoring, playmaking and defensive intensity to the Trojans ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.