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Mar 1, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts to the action in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

The No. 24 USC Trojans are on a hot streak after defeating the Oregon Ducks 82-77 to secure their first Big Ten road win on the season. In an undefeated 8-0 start to the season, star transfer Chad Baker-Mazara has made strives with the Trojans early.

Mar 1, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts to the action in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

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The No. 24 USC Trojans are on a hot streak after defeating the Oregon Ducks 82-77 to secure their first Big Ten road win on the season. In an undefeated 8-0 start to the season, star transfer Chad Baker-Mazara has made strives with the Trojans early.

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Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) makes a free throw against the NC State Wolfpack during the third quarter of the Ally Tipoff game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

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Nov 26, 2025; Lahaina, HI, USA; USC Trojans guard Chad Baker-Mazara (4) reacts after the Trojans defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils in the championship match at Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

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The No. 24 USC Trojans will face the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to open Big Ten play after winning the Southwest Maui Invitational. Preview, prediction, TV channel and betting odds for the matchup at Matthew Knight Arena.

Nov 26, 2025; Lahaina, HI, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts with his team after they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils in the championship match at Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans are ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2023 following three wins in the Maui Invitational, bringing home the tournament trophy. USC is ranked No. 24 in the AP poll and is emerging as a threat to get to the NCAA Tournament.

Nov 26, 2025; Lahaina, HI, USA; USC Trojans take a team photo after they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils in the championship match at Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 88-75 to capture their first Maui Invitational title in program history. Why Chad Baker-Mazara's outstanding performance in the tournament was key in leading the Trojans to the title

Mar 1, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts to the action in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans men's basketball team will face the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Maui Invitational Championship game. How can USC fans watch Wednesday's title game, and what would a win mean for the Trojans in coach Eric Musselman's second season?

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman in the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans men's basketball team defeated the Troy Trojans 107-106 on a buzzer-beater by one of their several talented transfers in a triple-overtime thriller. How can their transfers continue to make an impact heading into the Maui Invitational?

USC coach Eric Musselman cheers his team during the first half against Oregon at Matthew Knight Arena Saturday, March 1, 2025.

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The USC Trojans have made the final four for five-star recruit Jaxon Richardson, son of NBA champion Jason Richardson. After missing on Tahj Ariza, USC is pushing to land another elite NBA-bloodline prospect in its 2026 recruiting class.

Mar 1, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts to the action in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena.

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The USC Trojans men's basketball team defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 87-67 in a game highlighted by transfer Rodney Rice's first career triple-double. In addition to Rice, how did the other transfer portal additions perform against Illinois State?

Nov 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Rodney Rice (1) dribbles the ball against Illinois State Redbirds guard Johnny Kinziger (11) during the first half of the Hall of Fame Series game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans men's basketball team and coach Eric Musselman improve to 3-0 with another dominant defensive showing, holding the Illinois State Redbirds to 22 percent shooting from three in their 87-67 win.

Feb 2, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lindsay Gottlieb reacts during the fourth quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The No. 8 USC Trojans women's basketball team will face off against the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks in the first matchup of the "Real SC" series. How can fans watch the major non-conference matchup on Saturday?

Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lindsay Gottlieb during the first quarter of an NCAA Tournament second round game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans women's basketball team made a major jump in the latest AP Top 25 rankings following their 69-68 win over the No. 10 NC State Wolfpack. Can USC beat the other top-ranked teams on its non-conference schedule?

Adan Diggs practices on Sept. 19, 2024, at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, Arizona.

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Five-star 2028 guard Adan Diggs visits USC on November 8 as his recruitment gains steam. The Arizona native’s poise, polish, and two-way talent have already drawn national buzz and high-level comparisons from scouts.

Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) dribbles the ball against the NC State Wolfpack during the third quarter of the Ally Tipoff game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

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The No. 17 USC Trojans defeated the No. 9 NC State Wolfpack 69-68, courtesy of USC guard Jazzy Davidson's last-second heroics. What does Sunday's win mean for the Trojans and their chances of being a national championship contender this season?

Feb 2, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) in action during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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USC basketball star JuJu Watkins becomes the first college athlete to invest in a professional women’s sports team, joining the Boston Legacy FC ownership group alongside USC legend and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

Mar 31, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard Jazzy Davidson (6) stands on the court during the Sprite Jam Fest at Barclay's Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans' Jazzy Davidson made her collegiate debut in the 87-48 win over the New Mexico State Aggies on Tuesday night. With star guard JuJu Watkins out for the season, how can Davidson keep the Trojans a national championship contender?

USC coach Eric Musselman cheers his team during the first half against Oregon at Matthew Knight Arena Saturday, March 1, 2025.

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Five-star St. John Bosco forward Christian Collins has narrowed his list to three schools—the USC Trojans, Kentucky Wildcats, and UCLA Bruins—as USC coach Eric Musselman and the Trojans push to add another elite talent to their 2026 class.

Jan 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans had a Halloween practice, where coach Eric Musselman and the players were all dressed up in Halloween costumes. It made for some very funny visuals. USC's season opener is against Cal Poly on Nov. 3.

Jan 3, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Arizona Compass Prep guard Kalek House (5) against CIA Bella Vista (AZ) guard Miles Sadler (1) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans are putting themselves into position to land their third commitment of the 2026 recruiting cycle. Less than a week after landing a pair of four-star recruits, the Trojans are back in the hunt for five-star point guard Miles Sadler.

Mar 5, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Rodney Rice (1) celebrates in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Former Maryland standout Rodney Rice, now a member of the USC Trojans, earns national recognition after being named to the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Watchlist.

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard/forward Demar Derozan (10) runs back on defense after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Led by DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, Evan Mobley, and Onyeka Okongwu, USC Trojans basketball alumni rank third among all colleges in NBA production through the first week of the 2025–26 season.

Serra's Maximo Adams (25) looks to coaches as he runs down the court during the first quarter of their first-round CIF-SS playoff game at Indio High School in Indio, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

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The USC Trojans are in a recruiting battle with some of college basketball's blue blood for five-star recruit, Maximo Adams. Adams is a class of 2026 small forward and is being pursued by the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils.

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman in the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Feb 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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One thing that USC Trojans Basketball coach Eric Musselman did well was utilize the transfer portal. Mussleman added stars like Rodney Rice and Chad-Baker Mazara to the roster, two powerful players that are bound to makes waves for USC this season.

Jan 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Josh Cohen (33) enters the court before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans forward Josh Cohen was selected by the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the first round of the NBA G-League Draft. Who are some of the other Big Ten players who were selected in Saturday's G-League draft, alongside Cohen?