CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein is high on USC.
Rothstein tabbed the Trojans as one of five primary Final Four dark-horse teams heading into the college basketball season.
“This program has never been to the Final Four, but that could change this season. Why? Elite guard play,” Rothstein began. “Five-star freshman Isaiah Collier and veteran Boogie Ellis (17.7 points) will be one of the top backcourts in the sport. The Trojans also boast multiple key role players in Kobe Johnson (9.2 points, five rebounds, 2.2 steals) and Washington State transfer DJ Rodman (9.6 points, 5.8 rebounds) along with a plethora of options at center in Joshua Morgan, Vince Iwuchukwu, and Kijani Wright. USC has a chance to be a very high seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament before it leaves the Pac-12 and heads to the Big Ten.”
USC’s season begins on Monday, November 6, with a game against Kansas State in Las Vegas.
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