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USC enters Coaches Poll at No. 22; UCLA falls short of top 25

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026

USC enters Coaches Poll at No. 22; UCLA falls short of top 25
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USC is ranked No. 22 in the USA TODAY Men's Basketball Coaches Poll, making it the only Southern California school in the top 25. The Trojans, led by Alijah Arenas and an elite recruiting class, are looking to improve after a late-season collapse last year. UCLA did not make the top 25 but received 64 votes, the second most for an unranked team. USC opens its season on November 2 against Milwaukee, while UCLA faces Arizona in a neutral site game in Las Vegas.

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  • •USC ranks No. 22 in the preseason Coaches Poll.
  • •UCLA receives 64 votes, second among unranked teams.
  • •USC's recruiting class is ranked No. 5 nationally.
  • •The Trojans open their season against Milwaukee on November 2.
  • •UCLA's opener is against Arizona in Las Vegas.
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  • 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — USC ranked No. 22 in USA TODAY Coaches Poll; UCLA just misses top 25
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USC, fueled by Alijah Arenas and an elite recruiting class, were the only team from SoCal to crack the preseason top 25.

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