USC Hoops 2026-27 Non-Conference Preview | USC Trojans Basketball News

USC men’s basketball unveils a stacked 2026-27 non-conference slate, kicking off with a high-stakes exhibition against North Carolina and featuring tough matchups against Power Four teams like Texas Tech and South Carolina. Returning star Alijah Arenas is back and ready to lead the charge as the Trojans prep for Big Ten play, with key mid-season tests in Fort Worth and Palm Desert. The schedule is designed to build momentum early before conference battles heat up in January — all while waiting for official Big Ten dates to drop in September. 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/9f4429075cab7de6