The USC Trojans men's basketball team struggled with rim protection last season, and heading into his second season as USC's ...

The outlook for USC men’s basketball took a serious hit in late July when the team announced that freshman guard Alijah Arenas, a five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American ...

In the wake of a significant knee injury that will keep Alijah Arenas out for months, USC coach Eric Musselman talks about the bond he has developed with his star.

Rothstein addressed the Arenas injury, but said that Eric Musselman still has the piece to get the Trojans to the NCAA tournament. USC has not made an NCAA Tournament since the 2023 season and ...

USC freshman Alijah Arenas, who was the No. 13 recruit in the ESPN 100, will need surgery after injuring his knee and will ...

USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman watches his team from the bench during the second half of their exhibition game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

USC coach Eric Musselman coached Gilbert Arenas for the 2002-2003 season with the Warriors. In this season, Arenas averaged 18.3 points. 6.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds.

— Eric Musselman (@EricPMusselman) June 1, 2025 The couple wed in 2009 and have a daughter named Mariah Musselman. The Musselmans' date night had fans reacting on X with joy and excitement.

Basketball usually took a backseat in early conversations between Eric Musselman and prized recruit Alijah Arenas. On one side was a teenage phenom navigating an early jump to college. On another ...

The 2026 recruiting cycle could ultimately be one that defines Musselman's time at USC. With the amount of local talent surrounding USC in their backyard and neighboring states, the Trojans have ...