USC Receives Major News on All-Ivy League Transfer

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Lorenzo J. Reyna | Last updated Jun 4, 2025 11:00 PM ET

USC men's basketball isn't through welcoming in players ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Trojans needed to hit the transfer portal hard to fill out the rest.

Head coach Eric Musselman and company had room for one more talent. They learned the fate of one All-Ivy League transfer.

USC is adding Dartmouth guard Ryan Cornish, with Joe Tipton of On3 confirming the news Wednesday. Cornish now gives the Trojans 12 scholarship players.

But he's the ninth portal addition for Musselman and company. The Trojans previously added Final Four representative from Auburn Chad Baker-Mazara through the portal. Musselman also lured in another March Madness talent in Maryland guard Rodney Rice -- who leaves a Big Ten rival for USC.

Cornish adds a potential scoring option at guard for next season. He delivered 17.1 points per game for the Big Green. He grabbed 4.9 rebounds per game too. He also dished out 3.3 assists per game.

The 6-foot-4 Cornish brings a true guard option over to the Galen Center. But he's walking into a crowded USC guard room.

Musselman lured in prized freshman Alijah Arenas via the recruiting trail. Arenas is also a five-star addition from USC's backyard Chatsworth.

Rice adds to the guard room with his portal addition. Freshman Jerry Easter is another on board. He's another true freshman addition. Meanwhile, Terrance Williams II comes in as the oldest member of the guard rotation as a senior. Baker-Mazara adds versatility as a guard/forward.

USC still has one last scholarship to give, and likely wants to add the 13th before the season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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