# USC Trojans hoops shine

> USC men's and women's basketball stars light up first week of play.
- Title: USC Trojans hoops shine · Yahoo Sports | Shortify
- Summary: USC men's and women's basketball stars light up first week of play. USC men's Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas, women's Juju Watkins and Saniyah Hall lead teams…
- Keywords: uscs basketball, rodney rice, alijah arenas, juju watkins, saniyah hall, onyeka okongwu, evan mobley, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/usc-basketball-roundup-men-women-161322937.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:13:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uscs basketball, rodney rice, alijah arenas, juju watkins, saniyah hall, onyeka okongwu, evan mobley, sports
## Men's Basketball - Rodney Rice
Rice posted 9 assists and 15 points in debut, then scored 32 points with 9 assists in second game.
## Men's Basketball - Alijah Arenas
Arenas scored 30 points against Wichita State and is expected to average 20 points per game.
## Women's Basketball - Juju Watkins
Watkins scored 20 points in debut, then 32 points, 16 rebounds and 5 steals against Utah State.
## Women's Basketball - Saniyah Hall
Hall scored 20 points in first two games, showing she is on par with USC's top players.
## NBA - Onyeka Okongwu
Okongwu recorded double-doubles in 3 of 4 games, including 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 steals against Washington Wizards.
## NBA - Evan Mobley
Mobley scored 22 points and 6 rebounds against Philadelphia 76ers, with 16 points and 10 rebounds against Oklahoma City Thunder.
## Key takeaway

USC men's Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas, women's Juju Watkins and Saniyah Hall lead teams in scoring and rebounds.