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USC Basketball: 2020-21 season preview for the Trojans

By Andy Patton

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: General view of the Jim Sterkel court at Galen Center during the game between the USC Trojans and the Arizona Wildcats on February 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: General view of the Jim Sterkel court at Galen Center during the game between the USC Trojans and the Arizona Wildcats on February 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Nick Rakocevic #31 and Max Agbonkpolo #23 of the USC Trojans (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Nick Rakocevic #31 and Max Agbonkpolo #23 of the USC Trojans (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) /

Key Reserves

The Trojans only have one starter, Ethan Anderson, returning from last season, clearing plenty of room for some of these players to step into major roles this season – potentially taking over as starters at their respective positions.

I expect roughly an eight-man rotation from coach Andy Enfield, although as many as 10 guys could contribute meaningfully to the Trojans this season, depending on how things shake out in the preseason.

Forward Max Agbonkpolo

Agbonkpolo is the only returning reserve who contributed last season, as Drake London did not score in just a handful of garbage time minutes. Agbonkpolo will compete to be the sixth man on this squad after averaging 2.5 points and 1.1 rebounds in just seven minutes per game as a true freshman.

As a former top-60 prospect in the country, how Agbonkpolo develops in year two will be a big part of this team’s story – and if he starts to show flashes of greatness he will instantly be added to the starting lineup, giving USC much needed versatility.

Guard Tahj Eaddy

Eaddy is on to his third school as a graduate transfer after spending the last two seasons in California with the Santa Clara Broncos.

Eaddy averaged 12 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in two years with the Broncos, shooting 36% from downtown and 81% from the charity stripe.

Eaddy’s experience, sharpshooting, and ball-handling skills should make him a solid role player for this USC team – and good insurance in case Anderson isn’t ready to shoulder the load.

Forward Chevez Goodwin

Goodwin broke out as a senior at Wofford last season, starting all 35 games and averaging 11.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game. He shot a blistering 64.2% from the field, but offers no range whatsoever – and only shooting 51% from the free throw line.

Still, he’s much-needed depth in the frontcourt and should be a solid third option behind the Mobley brothers in the paint.

The last two potential rotation pieces include Drake London, a wide receiver on USC’s football team who appeared in just two games on the hardwood, and incoming freshman Boubacar Coulibaly, a 6’10 three-star center from San Gabriel.

Neither will likely play big-time minutes in 2020-2021, but both have the potential to step up if needed.

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