Five-star forward Kijani Wright commits to USC as Trojans keep momentum alive

Posted Aug 11, 2021
USC's basketball momentum continued Tuesday as the Trojans landed a commitment from Kijani Wright, a 5-star power forward in the 2022 class. Wright is ranked the No. 8 player in the class by the 247Sports Composite. If Wright signs with USC, it will mark the fourth time in the last five signing classes that the Trojans have landed a 5-star recruit. (CBS Sports)

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