USC Trojans to Begin 2023-2024 Season Away from Home Against Elite Eight Team. In a departure from tradition, the USC Trojans will start their upcoming basketball season outside of their home arena, the Galen Center, for the first time in ten years. Their season debut will take place on November 6th against the Kansas State Wildcats, a formidable team that reached the Elite Eight in the 2022-23 season.
According to a press release from USC, the game will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, providing a neutral site for the matchup. Head coach Andy Enfield expressed excitement about the opportunity, stating that playing at the Hall of Fame Classic in Las Vegas will create an electric atmosphere and serve as a perfect way to kick off the 2023-24 season. The press release highlights USC’s highly ranked recruiting class, currently ranked fourth in the nation.
Today will be fun, front row calling all of the stats to kick off the NCAA basketball season.
— Charlie Mengel (@chazman1227) November 6, 2023
Four games on the docket:
Women: #21 USC vs. #7 Ohio St 2:00p TruTV
Men: Georgia vs. Oregon 4:30p TruTV
Women: #20 Colorado vs. #1 LSU 7:30p TNT
Men: #21 USC vs. Kansas St. 10:00p TNT pic.twitter.com/ZMnlHX32vs
The class features promising talents such as Isaiah Collier, a potential top-five pick in the 2024 NBA draft, and Bronny James, the son of Lakers legend LeBron James, who is also considered a strong mid-first round prospect.
By scheduling an Elite 8 team as their season opener, USC demonstrates its ambition and desire to compete against top-level competition right from the start. This decision showcases the team’s confidence and determination to make their mark in the NCAA basketball landscape.
Such a formidable opponent will undoubtedly test the Trojans’ mettle, pushing them to elevate their game to new heights. In the previous season, USC finished with a 22-11 record, reaching the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament. The Trojans will be aiming to improve their performance this year as they face a Kansas State team that holds a 4-1 advantage in head-to-head matchups between the two programs.
The USC basketball team’s season opener against an Elite 8 team promises to be an exhilarating start to the 2023-2024 season. The clash between these talented squads will set the tone for USC’s journey and provide valuable insights into their potential and aspirations. Fans eagerly await this captivating matchup, hoping to witness a thrilling game that will lay the groundwork for a successful season.
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