USC basketball picked up some unfortunate news in the transfer portal as the Trojans look to rebound in year two in the Big Ten

The college basketball offseason is now in full swing, and with it, USC men’s basketball has seen significant roster turnover. On Tuesday, the Trojans picked up perhaps their biggest addition of the offseason to date in Maryland transfer Rodney Rice. This offsets the blow created by the departure of Desmond Claude in the portal.

Rodney Rice chose USC over other college basketball powers, but hours later star guard Desmond Claude leaves the team.