A final piece appears to have been locked into place for the USC men’s basketball team.
The commitment of transfer Isaac Bruns, a 6-foot-5 guard from South Dakota, may have completed the Trojans’ roster for next season.
The Trojans have now received commitments from seven transfers who averaged a combined 90.1 points and 34.6 rebounds at their respective schools last season, infusing their new team with significant experience and proven production.
Bruns announced his commitment on the social media platform X on Thursday, posting a photo of himself in a USC jersey.
He was a high-level scorer for the Coyotes last season, averaging a team-leading 20.8 points per game before suffering a season-ending foot injury in January. He made 39.2% of his 3-pointers last season and shot 44.7% overall.
USC coach Eric Musselman could be finished with transfer portal acquisitions after adding Bruns alongside forward Joshua Hughes (formerly of Evansville), center Eric Reibe (UConn) and guards K.J. Lewis (Georgetown), Jalen Cox (Colgate), Jadis Jones (Lindenwood) and Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (Hawaii).
The newcomers will join a roster that’s bringing back three key players in guard Rodney Rice, swingman Alijah Arenas and forward Jacob Cofie. Those returners are likely starters, leaving one opening on the perimeter and another in the post.
The Trojans are also bringing in a heralded freshman class that includes three McDonald’s All-Americans in forward Christian Collins and 7-foot twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff.
This appears to be Musselman’s deepest and most balanced team as he seeks his first NCAA Tournament appearance with the Trojans going into his third season.
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