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Rodney Rice returns to USC aiming for NCAA success after injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:52 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Rodney Rice returns to USC aiming for NCAA success after injury

Summary

Rodney Rice, a senior guard, is back with USC for the 2026-27 season after recovering from a shoulder injury that sidelined him during most of his first year with the team. Previously, Rice played at Maryland, contributing to a Sweet 16 appearance. He expressed ambitions to help the Trojans achieve a deep NCAA Tournament run, aiming for the Final Four, a feat not accomplished by USC since 1954. Rice's experience and leadership are expected to be crucial as the team prepares for the upcoming season, looking to incorporate a winning culture at USC.

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•Rodney Rice returns for the 2026-27 season after shoulder surgery
•Rice aims to bring a winning culture to USC
•USC has not reached the Final Four since 1954
•Rice previously aided Maryland to the Sweet 16
•USC prepares for a competitive upcoming NCAA season.

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2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Returning From Season-Ending Injury, Rodney Rice Aims to Bring Winning Culture to USC

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Just six games into last season, senior guard Rodney Rice went down with a shoulder injury at the Maui Invitational in December. Rice ultimately underwent season-ending surgery on his shoulder, cutting his first season with USC men’s basketball short. Now, Rice is healthy and returning to USC for the 2026-27 season. As one of the […] The post Returning From Season-Ending Injury, Rodney Rice Aims to Bring Winning Culture to USC appeared first on LA Sports Report.
— Yahoo Sports

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