UNC vs. USC Basketball Preview: Exhibition Marks Dawn of Michael Malone Era

Posted Oct 9, 2026
After finishing 12th in the Big Ten last season, Eric Musselman is entering his third season at the helm for the Trojans. USC finished outside the top-50 in KenPom both years of Musselman’s tenure. The Trojans welcome back guard Rodney Rice, wing Alijah Arenas, and forward Jacob Cofie. Rice and Arenas missed significant time last season with injury. (Inside Carolina)

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