The USC men’s basketball team is entering another season of a building era. It’s the second year in the Big Ten Conference and under head coach Eric Musselman.

The roster has been turned over almost completely yet again after the Trojans went 17-18 overall last season and 7-13 in Big Ten play. They lost 76-71 to Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament to end their season.

USC had exhibition games against Loyola Marymount University and Grand Canyon University before opening up the regular season against Cal Poly on Monday at Galen Center. Conference play begins Dec. 2 at Oregon.

Optimism at Galen Center

USC can start this season fresh and optimistic with its rebuilt roster.

Terrance Williams II is the only returning starter and is one of the best players the Trojans could

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