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Wichita State secures 79-67 win over CSU Northridge

Led by Will Berg's 26 points and 16 rebounds, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the CSU Northridge Matadors 79-67 in the season opener for both teams

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Alijah Arenas - Strong start to 2026-27 Arenas closed Monday's 95-63 win over Milwaukee with 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes.

Impact Arenas was efficient from the field and he crashed the glass to the tune of eight boards as USC cruised past UW-Milwaukee in the opener. The sophomore looks poised for a big season in the Trojans' backcourt, and now that he's surrounded by significantly more talent, that should help him produce as well.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adonis Ratliff - Starts college career hot Ratliff registered 25 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 24 minutes during Monday's 95-63 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Ratliff got his college career started with a bang, leading the Trojans with 25 points on an efficient 70 percent from the field. He was all over the court with multiple assists, blocks and steals as well in addition to the six rebounds. Its going to get harder than UW-Milwaukee, but this was a promising start.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adonis Ratliff and Alijah Arenas power No. 21 USC to 95-63 win over Milwaukee

Adonis Ratliff scored 25 points in his collegiate debut, Alijah Arenas had 21 points and a career-high eight rebounds, and No. 21 Southern California beat Milwaukee 95-63 to open t...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Eric Reibe - Extended absence expected Reibe (foot) is expected to miss the remainder of the calendar year, Ahmad Akkaoui of 247Sports reports.

Impact Reibe is dealing with a significant foot injury that is expected to keep him sidelined until for the rest of 2026. The 7-foot-1 sophomore appeared in all 40 games last season with UConn (five starts), averaging 5.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 13.7 minutes per game. Reibe will look to make an impact for the Trojans upon his return.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Onyeka Joe Agu - Inactive for opener Agu (groin) will not appear in Monday's season opener against UW-Milwaukee, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Agu has popped up on the Trojans' injury report with a groin issue as USC opens their 2026-27 season against the Panthers. The 6-foot-10 freshman, a late offseason international signing from Belgium, will have his next opportunity to suit up Saturday against Wichita State.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christian Collins - Inactive Monday Collins (undisclosed) will not appear in Monday's opener against UW-Milwaukee, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Collins will remain sidelined for the Trojans after sitting out during USC's exhibition games due to undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-9 freshman, a top-10 recruit in the class of 2026, will have his next opportunity to make his collegiate debut Wichita State this Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Can USC men's basketball finally live up to hype under Eric Musselman? This should be Eric Musselman’s best team at USC. Those words were uttered a year ago, only for fate to intervene. Rodney Rice went down aft...

5 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

KJ Lewis - Plays more than half of exhibition Lewis (ankle) logged seven points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, three rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 22 minutes during USC's preseason win Saturday at UC San Diego.

Impact Even though USC's starting lineup did not include Lewis, the Trojans' recent use of him suggests that he can log a big role for them. He has been a great scorer for multiple Power Conference teams, having averaged double-digit points in each of his last seasons for Arizona and Georgetown. The question is whether Lewis can replicate such with USC, whose program under Eric Musselman has frequently dealt with rotational changes, which can be attributed to inconsistent success.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Reibe - Remains out Saturday Reibe (foot) is out for Saturday's exhibition game against UC San Diego, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Reibe will miss another exhibition game for USC as he tends to a foot injury that is presumably still recovering from summer surgery. He has one final opportunity to suit up in the team's exhibition finale against San Diego State on Oct. 23 before the regular season begins.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Lewis - GTD Saturday Lewis (ankle) is a game-time decision for Saturday's exhibition game at UC San Diego, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Lewis is dealing with an ankle injury that has troubled him since the summer. The 6-foot-4 guard is progressing well and has a chance to suit up Saturday. His availability should be determined closer to tip-off.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his men's college basketball preseason top 25 rankings.

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

Aaron Hunkin-Claytor - Sees action in exhibition game Hunkin-Claytor (toe) logged three minutes during Friday's exhibition game against UNC.

Impact Hunkin-Claytor's toe appears to no longer be an issue, as he was able to take the court for USC. Although he did not record a stat, it is a promising sign that he will be available moving forward. The 6-foot-3 point guard transferred from Hawaii and will look to see steady minutes this season with the Trojans.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

UNC vs. USC Basketball Preview: Exhibition Marks Dawn of Michael Malone Era After finishing 12th in the Big Ten last season, Eric Musselman is entering his third season at the...

OCTOBER 9 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Eric Reibe - Unavailable for exhibition game Reibe (foot) is out for Friday's exhibition game against North Carolina in Greensboro, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact The offseason has not been an easy one for Reibe, as he underwent foot surgery and is still recovering from the procedure. The freshman center is a breakout candidate after averaging 5.9 points and 3.3 rebounds across 40 games for last season's NCAA tournament runner-up, Connecticut.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Lewis - Out for exhibition game Lewis (ankle) is out for Friday's exhibition game against North Carolina in Greensboro, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact USC's team will begin its preseason schedule in October, but Lewis will not because of an ankle injury that has been affecting him since February of last season. Before the Trojans' regular-season opener Nov. 2 against Wisconsin-Milwaukee, they will visit UC San Diego and San Diego State for separate exhibitions on Oct. 17 and Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears named the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears has been named the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

USC Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Trojans Previewing what many expect will be a bounce back season for USC, with the Trojans hoping to be relevant in the Big Ten race and get back in...

OCTOBER 1 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Eric Reibe - Not practicing with team Reibe (foot) did not participate in USC's practice on Wednesday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Reibe underwent foot surgery at the beginning of August, so his absence doesn't exactly come out of nowhere, but it appears he may still be a ways from full health. The 7-foot-1 sophomore transferred in from UConn in the offseason, where he averaged 5.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game. His status will certainly be worth monitoring as the start of the 2026-27 season draws closer.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Lewis - Non-contact in practice Lewis (ankle) was seen doing non-contact drills in practice, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Lewis was previously announced to be missing summer ball for the Trojans due to an ankle injury he suffered at the end of last season, and it appears to still be holding him back for now. The 6-foot-4 senior transferred in from Georgetown in the offseason, where he averaged 14.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game across 28 contests. Lewis will hope to continue progressing through his recovery, though with the season drawing closer, he could be impacted at least to start the 2026-27 campaign.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon Ducks' Important Recruiting Opportunity vs. USC LOS ANGELES- The No. 20 Oregon Ducks and the No. 12 USC Trojans have developed a historic West Coast rivalry throughout the years, dating ba...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Nick Saban Details Jayden Maiava's Biggest Strength on College GameDay The No. 12 USC Trojans home matchup with the No. 20 Oregon Ducks appeared like a perfect opportunity for ESPN's College GameDay to visit the...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Four Storylines I'm Watching Most in Oregon vs. USC The stage is set for No. 20 Oregon vs. No. 12 USC in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and two West Coast rivals will be squaring off in an...

SEPTEMBER 24 • SI.COM

Three Things USC Needs to Change From the Previous Oregon Matchup No. 12 USC will host No. 20 Oregon for the first time since 2020 on Saturday, Sept. 26, in a much-anticipated matchup between the two West C...

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Three Biggest Takeaways From USC Trojans Basketball Schedule Release The USC Trojans men’s basketball team officially released their full 2026-27 season schedule on Wednesday, including their Big Ten opponents...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

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Wichita State secures 79-67 win over CSU Northridge

Adonis Ratliff and Alijah Arenas power No. 21 USC to 95-63 win over Milwaukee

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears named the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year