Overview
- USC announced Wednesday that guard Rodney Rice will undergo right-shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
- Rice was injured during the Nov. 25 win over Seton Hall at the Maui Invitational and has missed the past five games.
- Through six games at USC, the transfer guard averaged 20.3 points and 6.0 assists after posting 13.8 points last season at Maryland.
- Head coach Eric Musselman called Rice an instrumental leader and the team’s offensive spark earlier in the season.
- The Trojans face depth challenges with Amarion Dickerson sidelined 3–4 months by a hip injury, while there is optimism Alijah Arenas could be available in January.