USC Basketball Losing Key Players to Transfer Portal

USC Basketball Losing Key Players to Transfer Portal

Author: The Daily News Now! April 6, 2026 Duration: 1:35

Malia Samuels, USCs junior guard, and Dayana Mendes, sophomore forward, are leaving the team, entering the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left. Samuels, a key playmaker and defender, started nineteen games this season, while Mendes saw minutes off the bench. Both players are seeking more minutes amidst stiff competition. USC is set to welcome three five-star recruits, including number one guard Saniyah Hall, and star JuJu Watkins returns from injury. Off the court, Samuels was a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honoree and Academic All-Big Ten pick.

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