How good is USC this season?

USC Trojans rank No. 43 of 365 Division I teams in College Hoops Lab's ratings, with a net rating of +19.9 points per 100 possessions: the 52nd best offense (116.7) and 41st best defense (96.9), adjusted for opponents.

What is USC's record?

3-0 overall and 0-0 in Big Ten Conference play, through Nov 14, 2026.

USC is AP No. 21 in the AP Top 25 media poll, and No. 43 in College Hoops Lab's ratings.

Who are USC's leading scorers?

Alijah Arenas (23.3 points per game); Rodney Rice (21.7 points per game); Adonis Ratliff (11.7 points per game).

Who does USC play next?

USC plays AR-Pine Bluff at home on Sunday, November 15, 2026. College Hoops Lab gives USC a 100% chance to win, with a projected score of 100-61.

No. 43 of 365 · AP No. 21 · Big Ten Conference

USC Trojans

USC Trojans are 3-0 (0-0 Big Ten) in the 2026-27 season.

Ratings (per 100 possessions, opponent-adjusted)
Rating	Value	National rank
Net rating (AdjEM)	+19.9	43rd
Adjusted offense	116.7	52nd
Adjusted defense	96.9	41st
Tempo (possessions per 40)	72.9	52nd
Strength of schedule	+6.3	94th

Four factors and shooting
Stat	Offense	Defense (opponents)
Effective FG%	52.5	44.8
Turnover %	16.1	19.7
Offensive rebound %	35.6	30.4
Free throw rate	49.7	39.6
2-point %	52.4	45.3
3-point %	35.1	29.2
3-point attempt rate	31.1	35.7
Free throw %	80.2	70.8

Roster, per game (Division I games)
Player	Pos	G	Min	Pts	Reb	Ast	TS%	Usage
Rodney Rice	G	3	36.7	21.7	5.3	7.0	58.7	27.4
Alijah Arenas	G	3	35.3	23.3	6.3	1.3	61.1	28.0
KJ Lewis	G	3	24.0	10.3	1.7	2.0	67.9	18.5
Jacob Cofie	F	3	21.7	5.7	7.0	2.3	45.3	14.0
Adonis Ratliff	F	3	20.3	11.7	6.3	1.3	72.1	21.4
Darius Ratliff	C	3	17.3	7.0	2.3	1.0	56.0	18.4
Jadis Jones	G	3	15.7	4.0	5.0	1.0	58.1	11.1
Joshua Hughes	F	3	8.3	2.3	1.3	0.7	70.0	12.9
Aaron Hunkin-Claytor	G	3	8.3	0.3	0.3	0.7	56.8	5.3
Isaac Bruns	G	3	6.7	0.7	1.0	1.0	14.8	17.9
Jalen Cox	G	3	5.0	1.3	0.7	0.0	69.4	–

Results
Date	Opponent	Result
Nov 2, 2026	vs Milwaukee	W 95-63
Nov 8, 2026	vs (neutral) Wichita St	W 93-86
Nov 11, 2026	at California	W 77-65

Upcoming games
Date	Opponent	Our forecast
Nov 15, 2026	vs AR-Pine Bluff	100% to win · 100-61
Nov 19, 2026	vs Tarleton St	97% to win · 89-65
Nov 22, 2026	vs Louisiana	99% to win · 87-59
Nov 25, 2026	vs (neutral) South Carolina	72% to win · 77-70
Nov 26, 2026	vs (neutral) Utah State	36% to win · 83-87
Dec 2, 2026	vs Washington	80% to win · 82-72
Dec 5, 2026	at Oregon	36% to win · 77-81
Dec 8, 2026	at San Diego	82% to win · 85-73
Dec 13, 2026	vs (neutral) Texas Tech	19% to win · 72-82
Dec 19, 2026	vs Jacksonville	96% to win · 86-64
Dec 22, 2026	vs W Michigan	91% to win · 83-66
Dec 30, 2026	at Purdue	46% to win · 74-76
Jan 2, 2027	at Indiana	38% to win · 78-81
Jan 5, 2027	at Maryland	54% to win · 82-81
Jan 8, 2027	at Rutgers	51% to win · 78-78
Jan 12, 2027	vs Michigan St	34% to win · 77-82
Jan 16, 2027	vs Wisconsin	64% to win · 82-77
Jan 23, 2027	vs Michigan	42% to win · 80-83
Jan 27, 2027	at Illinois	9% to win · 79-95
Jan 30, 2027	at Northwestern	62% to win · 77-73
Feb 3, 2027	vs Iowa	54% to win · 76-75
Feb 6, 2027	vs Minnesota	71% to win · 76-69
Feb 10, 2027	at Washington	59% to win · 79-76
Feb 13, 2027	vs UCLA	43% to win · 78-80
Feb 20, 2027	vs Ohio State	68% to win · 83-77
Feb 23, 2027	at Nebraska	17% to win · 71-83
Feb 27, 2027	vs Oregon	60% to win · 81-78
Mar 2, 2027	vs Penn State	85% to win · 89-76
Mar 6, 2027	at UCLA	20% to win · 74-84