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USC Adds Colgate Guard Jalen Cox From Transfer Portal

The Los Angeles native offers proven scoring plus steady playmaking for a backcourt seeking a reset after last season’s slide.

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Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Jaden Brownell (33), forward Terrance Williams II (5), forward Jacob Cofie (6) and guard Alijah Arenas (0) react after the game against the UCLA Bruins at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jalen Cox committed to USC from Colgate through the transfer portal, announcing the move with an Instagram post in a Trojans jersey.
  • He averaged 17.9 points, 5.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals last season and earned All-Patriot League first-team honors.
  • He made 36.5% of his threes and has one year of eligibility, with a résumé that includes a 26-point finale and three 30-point games.
  • USC is reshaping its roster with Cox joining guard K. J. Lewis, UConn transfer center Eric Reibe, returner Rodney Rice, and five-star freshman Christian Collins.
  • The addition supports a push to rebound from an eight-game skid that closed an 18–14 season, and it brings home a Loyola High graduate from Los Angeles.