USC Trojans Skip Draft, Stay for One More Year

USC basketball’s draft drought continues, but this year’s silence isn’t a setback—it’s a strategic reset. Rodney Rice, Jacob Cofie, and Alijah Arenas all chose to return for their senior seasons, building momentum for a stronger 2027 draft class. Echoing the women’s team’s recent trend, USC is prioritizing depth over immediate exits. Chad Baker-Mazara’s midseason departure dashed his draft hopes, but the Trojans are now focused on next year’s potential—when multiple players could finally hear their names called. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/0ec13883d5afc971