The future is bright for the USC Trojans men’s basketball program under third-year coach Eric Musselman. Despite missing out on the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season, fans are looking to the 2026-27 college basketball season with optimism about the Trojans potential as an underrated Big Ten team. One of the reasons for that optimism is the talent that Musselman acquired in the transfer portal this offseason for the Trojans. For the second consecutive offseason, Musselman took an aggressive approach to improve USC’s roster through the transfer portal. Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the UCLA Bruins at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Trojans added six notable transfer commits that fans hope will play a role in the team making it to an expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament and the potential for even more if they qualify for March Madness.…