
USC Men’s Basketball Eyes Redemption Ahead of UNC Showdown
After an eight‑game skid, USC’s basketball program hopes a healthy roster and key transfers can spark a turnaround, starting with a preseason clash against North Carolina.
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After an eight‑game skid, USC’s basketball program hopes a healthy roster and key transfers can spark a turnaround, starting with a preseason clash against North Carolina.

USC has signed 6‑foot‑10 Belgian forward Onyeka Joe Agu, the team’s 11th newcomer and third international player this season. His arrival follows Eric Reibe’s foot surgery and adds depth to a frontcourt that already includes Eric Reibe, Joshua Hughes and three freshmen.

Eric Reibe's foot surgery could delay his debut, prompting USC to lean on experienced players and emerging prospects as they gear up for a November start.

The Trojans boast a talented roster, but success hinges on chemistry and leadership as the team integrates newcomers.

With a talented but still assembling roster, the USC men's basketball program is banking on chemistry, leadership and the eventual arrival of key players to forge a unified identity for the upcoming season.

The Huskies are blending experienced returnees with a wave of transfers and freshmen, aiming to sustain their recent success and compete against top opponents.

The 2026-27 season sees the USC Trojans traveling to Fort Worth to face Texas Tech in a marquee non-conference matchup, a game that could prove pivotal for both programs.

With a promising transfer class and several returning standouts, the Trojans are navigating a slate of injuries that could shape their campaign.

The USC Trojans opened the 2025‑26 campaign with a 12‑1 record but fell into an eight‑game losing streak. Injuries to key backcourt players have limited depth, and the team is relying on transfers and a late‑season return from KJ Lewis to regain competitiveness.

The Trojans boast a deep roster of returning stars and top freshmen, but a series of injuries threatens their summer progress.

The University of Southern California's men's basketball program is assembling a deep roster for the upcoming season, but injury concerns and a staggered return schedule could shape its early trajectory.

USC basketball coach Eric Musselman outlines his strategy for constructing a winning roster by retaining key players, recruiting high-upside freshmen, and using the transfer portal to address specific needs.

In a recent interview, Coach Eric Musselman outlined the blueprint for building a competitive USC basketball roster, emphasizing continuity, targeted recruiting and the smart use of the transfer portal.

USC’s head coach Eric Musselman, now in his third season, aims to return the Trojans to the NCAA Tournament, leveraging a revamped roster, the transfer portal and the NCAA’s new eligibility rule.

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.

The latest top‑25 rankings reveal new entrants, surprise returns and a wave of high‑profile transfers that could reshape the national picture.

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.