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USC men’s basketball has no players drafted in 2026 NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:07 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

USC men’s basketball has no players drafted in 2026 NBA Draft
Summary

The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with no USC players selected for the second year in a row. Unlike last year, the absence of selections is partly due to top prospects Rodney Rice, Jacob Cofie, and Alijah Arenas opting to return to play for the Trojans next season. Last month, the USC women's basketball team faced a similar situation, with no players drafted as key athletes also chose to stay. Chad Baker-Mazara's midseason departure impacted his draft chances. The Trojans are now focused on preparing for the upcoming 2026-2027 season with hopes for improved prospects in next year's draft.

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  • •USC had no players drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.
  • •Rodney Rice, Jacob Cofie, and Alijah Arenas chose to return to USC.
  • •Chad Baker-Mazara missed his draft opportunity due to a midseason exit.
  • •USC women’s basketball also saw no selections in the WNBA Draft.
  • •Trojans aim for a strong 2026-2027 season to boost future draft chances.
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  • 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — USC has quiet NBA Draft as Trojans turn their attention to next season
What they're saying
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For the second year in a row, the Trojans did not have any players drafted, but this time, it was not necessarily for a bad reason

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