BASKETBALL

Jacob Cofie and Alijah Arenas playing together

Men’s basketball adds three transfers, looks to conference schedule

The Trojans will look to have a fresh start following a disappointing 2025-26 season.
Freshman guard Alijah Arenas pictured in a match against Rutgers.

Alijah Arenas will return to USC for the 2026-27 season

After entering the 2026 NBA Draft, Arenas will withdraw and return to USC.

Alijah Arenas files for the NBA Draft, could return to USC

Arenas and Jacob Cofie entered the draft as early entry candidates before Friday’s deadline.
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Men’s basketball adds three-star transfer guard from Colgate

Jalen Cox spent three years with the Raiders and averaged 17.9 points last season.
USC men's basketball plays against UCLA

7’1 former UConn center commits to men’s basketball

Eric Reibe saw time in 40 games last year, averaging 5.9 points and 3.3 rebounds.

All’s fair in love and war — but not the snub

Why the WNBA Draft deserves the hype the NBA Draft has been hoarding.

Men’s, women’s basketball land first portal additions

The two transfers averaged at least 14 points and 1.5 steals in their past season.
Kara Dunn drives past a South Carolina defender

Kara Dunn signs with WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury

The guard signed a training camp contract after missing the cut in the league’s draft.
Chad Baker-Mazara smiles on the court

Baker-Mazara releases statement regarding dismissal

The former Trojan guard spoke publicly for the first time since March 1.
Men's basketball team huddles together

Dickerson, forward trio latest to enter portal

USC men’s and women’s basketball have both seen significant portal departures.
Lindsay Gottlieb and Malia Samuels

I’m not worried about USC basketball’s transfer portal losses

Both Trojan squads’ focus on recruiting is going to pay off in the long run.
Malia Samuels dribbles down the court

Malia Samuels set to enter transfer portal for 2026-27

The junior guard started 19 games and averaged more than 23 minutes per game.