KJ Lewis could be the game-changer USC needs to transform last season’s March Madness absence into a tournament run this year. His defensive versatility and ability to guard multiple positions may be the key to unlocking the Trojans’ full potential, especially as Alijah Arenas and Rodney Rice command most of the offensive spotlight in the backcourt.
KJ Lewis could be the game-changer USC needs to transform last season’s March Madness absence into a tournament run this year. His defensive versatility and ability to guard multiple positions may be the key to unlocking the Trojans’ full potential, especially as Alijah Arenas and Rodney Rice command most of the offensive spotlight in the backcourt.
But will USC’s frontcourt measure up against the physicality of Big Ten competition? Freshman twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff could provide a crucial boost, but questions remain about rebounding, interior defense, and scoring down low. If the Trojans’ big men can hold their own on the boards and produce in the paint, teams will have a far harder time disrupting Arenas and Rice—potentially setting the stage for USC to make serious noise when conference play heats up.