The USC Trojans are entering their second year with Eric Musselman at the helm as head coach, and the Trojans have a brought in several key transfers for the upcoming season. USC will officially open the season on Monday, Nov. 3 against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and they’re hoping to have Rodney Rice in the lineup amid a shoulder injury.

Eric Musselman said Rodney Rice is expected to be available to play for USC’s season opener on Monday, making his return from a shoulder injury, as per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Rice committed to the Trojans after entering the transfer portal at the end of last season. He is expected to play major role for USC in 2025-26.

Rice began his college basketball career at Virginia Tech in 2022-23. He sat out the 2023-24 season amid transferring to Maryl

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