LOS ANGELES — The long-awaited debut of star USC freshman Alijah Arenas will have to wait at least another week. The expectation is that he'll play for the Trojans at some point during Big Ten play, possibly by the end of this month. When he does return, Arenas is expected to step into a significant role. Without Arenas, USC will continue to lean heavily on sixth-year senior Chad Baker-Mazara, who bounced back in a big way from a two-game slump Friday, scoring 29 points. ©2026 Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 14, 2026 10:17 UTC