The USC Trojans men's basketball program is heating up this offseason, and the roster for the 2026-2027 season is coming into sharp focus. Over the weekend, head coach Eric Musselman and his staff added another key piece, securing a commitment from Hawaii transfer Aaron Hunkin-Claytor. This move signals that the Trojans are serious about building depth and talent for the upcoming campaign.

Hunkin-Claytor, a sophomore guard for the Rainbow Warriors in the 2025-2026 season, brings a solid all-around game to Los Angeles. He averaged 6.0 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game, showcasing his ability to facilitate and contribute on both ends of the floor. However, his season was cut short due to an injury that sidelined him for the final two months, causing him to miss Hawaii's Big West Tournament championship run and their trip to the NCAA Tournament. Now healthy, Hunkin-Claytor will look to make an impact in a deeper, more competitive environment.

This addition comes less than a week after USC landed Evansville transfer Joshua Hughes, marking the fifth transfer portal pickup of the offseason for Musselman. The Trojans have also signed three high school standouts and confirmed the return of key contributors from the 2025-2026 squad, including Rodney Rice, Jacob Cofie, and Alijah Arenas. With this blend of experienced transfers, promising freshmen, and returning talent, USC is stacking up a roster that could make some serious noise in the Pac-12 and beyond. As Musselman heads into his third season in charge, the excitement around the program is palpable, and fans have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about what's brewing in the Coliseum.