# FINALLY BACK? Eric Musselman’s Most TALENTED (& HOPEFULLY Healthy) USC Roster Has Trojans Ready to End Tournament Drought

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Podcast: [Locked On College Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318)
Published: 2026-05-14T07:00:00+00:00
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USC Trojans basketball enters a pivotal season under Eric Musselman, boasting a loaded roster primed for a return to March Madness glory. Can Christian Collins and the Ratliff twins—sons of NBA veteran Theo Ratliff—provide the young frontcourt depth to complement a revamped backcourt featuring K.J. Lewis, Rodney Rice, and Alijah Arenas? Musselman confronts his toughest challenge yet: keeping the team healthy and unlocking Alijah Arenas' potential as a true team-first leader. Isaac Schade and Marc Kulkin break down USC’s elite recruiting class ranked No. 3 nationally, the immediate impact of transfer portal standouts, and how back-to-back years of injuries shaped the Trojans' NCAA tournament prospects. Hot topics include the evolving Big Ten schedule, how roster flexibility could elevate this squad, and whether tournament expansion dilutes the Madness or creates fresh opportunities. Is this roster finally built to meet high expectations in LA?

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