Rodney Rice Back as USC Aims for Comeback | USC Trojans Basketball News

USC hoops is heating up for a comeback season, fueled by the return of star senior guard Rodney Rice—cleared for full basketball activities after a shoulder injury derailed his last campaign. Before the injury, Rice averaged over 20 points and 6 assists. With Rice back in the fold, and fellow guard Alijah Arenas finally healthy, the Trojans’ offense could be unstoppable. They’re already loaded with a top-ten recruiting class and will open the season with a high-stakes exhibition against North Carolina on October 9th—the first meeting between the programs since 2007. Coach Eric Musselman faces off against NBA champion-turned-coach Michael Malone, adding extra intrigue to what could be a pivotal tune-up game. While center Eric Reibe’s recovery from foot surgery remains uncertain, USC’s sights are firmly set on returning to the NCAA Tournament. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/babc0b53d00fed22