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The 2026 college football season is now in full swing. But believe it or not, the start of college basketball season is less than two weeks away!
On Monday, the preseason AP Poll was released for the 2026-2027 men’s college basketball season. USC made the rankings, coming in at No. 21.
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The Trojans are one of five Big Ten teams ranked in the top 25. Joining them in the poll are No. 3 Illinois, No. 6 Michigan State, No. 16 Michigan, and No. 22 UCLA.
USC is entering year three under head coach Eric Musselman. After missing the NCAA Tournament in each of his first two years, Musselman should have by far his most talented roster at USC this upcoming season.
The Trojans will be led by the proven veteran production of Rodney Rice, KJ Lewis, Jacob Cofie, and Jalen Cox. They will also have talented underclassmen Alijah Arenas, Christian Collins, Adonis Ratliff, and Darius Ratliff.
USC is set to open the 2026-2027 season on November 2 at Galen Center against Milwaukee.
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lion players run onto the field as fireworks explode overhead prior to the game against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O’Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lion players run onto the field as fireworks explode overhead prior to the game against the Southern California Trojans at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
(Matthew O’Haren, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from USC’s 31-23 road victory over Penn State
Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; The Southern California Trojans mascot looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore…
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