USC Trojans

USC Trojans

17-18 - 12th in Big Ten
Alijah Arenas 'walking, talking,' to be released from hospital Alijah Arenas 'walking, talking,' to be released from hospital

Alijah Arenas, a basketball recruit for USC, is expected to be released from the hospital with no major injuries following a car crash Thursday morning.

The latest news in the men's college basketball transfer cycle The latest news in the men's college basketball transfer cycle

The transfer cycle is in full swing. We're tracking the latest players to commit for the 2025-26 season.

Hours after Chad Baker-Mazara commits to USC, Keonte Jones announces his decommitment from the Trojans. Jones averaged 13.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists at Cal State Northridge this past season. Hours after Chad Baker-Mazara commits to USC, Keonte Jones announces his decommitment from the Trojans. Jones averaged 13.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists at Cal State Northridge this past season.

NEWS: Auburn transfer Chad Baker-Mazara has committed to USC, he announced. Huge addition for Eric Musselman and the Trojans. Baker-Mazara averaged 12.3 points this past season, shot 38.1% from 3-point range. NEWS: Auburn transfer Chad Baker-Mazara has committed to USC, he announced. Huge addition for Eric Musselman and the Trojans. Baker-Mazara averaged 12.3 points this past season, shot 38.1% from 3-point range.

Stephen A. thankful Alijah Arenas is out of induced coma Stephen A. thankful Alijah Arenas is out of induced coma

Stephen A. Smith is relieved to hear that Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma following a single-vehicle crash.

'Did anyone get hurt?' Alijah Arenas out of coma, family says 'Did anyone get hurt?' Alijah Arenas out of coma, family says

USC recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma but remains intubated as he recovers from a crash in the Los Angeles area.

Update: Alijah Arenas is now out of his induced coma and making progress in recovery while being intubated following a car crash Thursday. Update: Alijah Arenas is now out of his induced coma and making progress in recovery while being intubated following a car crash Thursday.

USC recruit Alijah Arenas in induced coma after crash, per sources USC recruit Alijah Arenas in induced coma after crash, per sources

Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas has been placed in an induced coma after he was involved in a serious car crash in the Los Angeles area, sources told ESPN.

Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning, hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania. Arenas, 18, is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning, hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania. Arenas, 18, is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas.

Sources: USC's Desmond Claude makes last-minute portal entry Sources: USC's Desmond Claude makes last-minute portal entry

USC junior Desmond Claude entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN, becoming one of the best available guards just hours before the window closed Tuesday night.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan State 77.7 - 7 30
Maryland 81.1 2.5 9 27
Michigan 78.0 3 10 27
Wisconsin 80.1 3 10 27
UCLA 74.2 5.5 11 23
Purdue 77.3 5.5 12 24
Oregon 76.5 4 10 25
Illinois 83.6 7 13 22
Indiana 74.7 8.5 13 19
Ohio State 78.8 10.5 15 17
Rutgers 77.0 12.5 17 15
Nebraska 76.0 8 14 21
Northwestern 72.4 11 16 17
Iowa 82.5 11 16 17
USC 76.7 12 18 17
Minnesota 68.1 12.5 17 15
Penn State 79.1 11 15 16
Washington 71.6 14 18 13
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Desmond Claude
  • Assists Per Game

    Desmond Claude
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Desmond Claude

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Saint Thomas
  • Steals Per Game

    Saint Thomas
  • Blocks Per Game

    Rashaun Agee