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Alijah Arenas aims to lead USC Trojans in scoring this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:41 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Alijah Arenas aims to lead USC Trojans in scoring this season

Summary

Alijah Arenas will be the focal point for the USC Trojans men's basketball team in the 2026-2027 season. In a strong exhibition showing against North Carolina, Arenas scored 17 points and demonstrated significant improvement over the offseason. Last season, he averaged 14.1 points and 2.1 assists per game. With a stronger supporting cast, he is expected to average 20 points and 5 assists this year. His increased production is likely to enhance his draft prospects as he looks to make an impact in college basketball.

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•Alijah Arenas had 17 points in the exhibition game against North Carolina.
•USC Trojans are competing for a Big Ten title this season.
•Arenas aims to improve on his 14.1 points per game from last year.
•He is expected to become a key player for USC down the stretch.
•Rodney Rice will be a significant teammate aiding Arenas's scoring opportunities.

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