
Musselman’s Blueprint for a New Era
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.
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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.
Coach Eric Peterson is reshaping the USD Coyotes roster with nine transfers and three freshmen, aiming to restore competitiveness in the Summit League.

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.

The Hawkeyes will test their early-season form against South Dakota on Dec. 29, 2026, a game that could shape their Big Ten campaign.

The Iowa Hawkeyes, coming off their first Elite Eight appearance in nearly 40 years, are scheduled to host South Dakota in a nonconference game on Dec. 29, 2026. The matchup offers both teams a chance to gauge progress before conference 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 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 Eric Peterson has overhauled the South Dakota men's basketball squad by bringing in experienced transfers while navigating a wave of player exits.

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.

Missouri adds sharpshooter Jordan Crawford, hoping his shooting and low turnover rate will bolster depth while addressing defensive concerns.