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Tar Heels Face Trojans in Exhibition Showdown
10 Oct
Summary
- UNC basketball plays USC Trojans in a preseason exhibition game.
- The game is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026.
- Both teams feature 11 newcomers on their rosters.
The UNC Tar Heels are set to play the USC Trojans in a preseason exhibition basketball game on Friday, October 9, 2026. This matchup offers the first glimpse of the Tar Heels under first-year coach Michael Malone. His team includes a significant overhaul with 11 new players joining the roster.
Among the key additions for UNC are high-profile transfers from Utah, N.C. State, and Virginia Tech. Only three scholarship players, Jarin Stevenson, Jaydon Young, and Isaiah Denis, are returning for the Tar Heels.
The Trojans are also undergoing a transformation in their third season with coach Eric Musselman. They too have assembled a roster with 11 newcomers. Notable additions include transfers from Georgetown and UConn, alongside freshmen twins. These newcomers will join returning players Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas.
