Will USC Men’s Basketball Make the 2026 NCAA Tournament?

Southern California forward Terrance Williams II (5) drives the ball while under pressure from Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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After USC scored wins against Wisconsin and Indiana in the middle of Big Ten play, USC was in great shape for the NCAA Tournament. 

Instead, USC ended the season on an eight-game losing streak, culminating with an early exit from the Big Ten tournament after a loss to Washington. 

With bad metrics and no momentum, USC has been surpassed by a dozen other NCAA Tournament bubble teams. 

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USC will not make the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.

Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.