USC Men's Basketball Assembles Elite Roster Under Coach Eric Musselman
USC men's basketball coach Eric Musselman has assembled what he describes as his best roster in his third season with the Trojans, featuring five McDonald's All-Americans and the program's highest-rated freshman class. Key players include returning star Alijah Arenas, guards Rodney Rice and KJ Lewis, and 7-foot-1 transfer Eric Reibe from UConn. The talent-laden roster represents USC's strongest team in recent years as the program aims to make a deep NCAA Tournament run.
USC men's basketball coach Eric Musselman has built what he considers his strongest roster yet in his third season, featuring five McDonald's All-Americans and the program's highest-rated freshman class in history. Star freshman Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, committed to returning for a second season after playing through a sprained ankle late last season. The backcourt features Rodney Rice, who averaged 20.3 points before a season-ending shoulder injury, and transfer guard KJ Lewis from Georgetown, whom Musselman had previously recruited in high school. The roster also includes 7-foot-1 transfer Eric Reibe from UConn, a former McDonald's All-American. Musselman, known for his marketing approach to building fan interest, expressed confidence that this team "looks the part" in terms of size and positional versatility. The coach noted similarities to his Arkansas teams, which reached the Elite Eight twice and the Sweet 16 once, suggesting potential for a deep tournament run.
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USC men’s basketball has best roster under Eric Musselman: ‘We look the part’
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