BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ After waking up from an induced coma USC five-star recruit Alijah Arenas is expected to make a full recovery from a dangerous vehicle crash. Arenas, son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, was involved in a single car crash on Thursday morning. He was later transported to the hospital and placed into an induced coma due to the inhalation of smoke … [Read more...] about USC commit Alijah Arenas expected to make a full recovery from dangerous crash
USC lands Auburn transfer Chad Baker-Mazzara; Keonte Jones decommits
By ADAM ZAGORIA Auburn transfer Chad Baker-Mazzara is on the move to USC, he announced. A 6-foot-7 native of the Dominican Republic who played high school ball at Colonia (NJ), he averaged 12.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists last year for an Auburn team that won the SEC regular-season title and reached the Final Four. “Crazy and mine,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl … [Read more...] about USC lands Auburn transfer Chad Baker-Mazzara; Keonte Jones decommits
Maryland transfer Rodney Rice commits to USC
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ USC has continued its busy transfer portal season. Maryland transfer Rodney Rice will play for the Trojans, he announced on his Instagram on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 13.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Terrapins in his sophomore season. Before playing for Maryland, Rice began his college career at Virginia Tech … [Read more...] about Maryland transfer Rodney Rice commits to USC
Four-star guard Miles Sadler looks forward to AAU season, names potential spring visits
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Two seasons ago, Bella Vista Prep sat at the bottom of the EYBL scholastic standings. But this past year, it tied for first at 9-2, thanks in large part to the electrifying play of four-star point guard Miles Sadler. Sadler — the 5-foot-11, 165-pound guard originally from Ontario — is one of the fastest and best overall point guards in the 2026 … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Miles Sadler looks forward to AAU season, names potential spring visits
Youngstown State transfer Gabe Dynes commits to USC
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ USC has secured its fifth transfer portal acquisition. Youngstown State transfer Gabe Dynes will play for USC next season, he announced Saturday. The 7-foot-3 center averaged 6.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game this season on nearly 70% shooting from the floor. USC will be adding a dominant interior presence to its roster next … [Read more...] about Youngstown State transfer Gabe Dynes commits to USC