University Southern California Trojans
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October 20, 2026 | Men's Basketball
USC’s eight active NBA players rank No. 15 among all schools.
LOS ANGELES — Eight former USC Men's Basketball players made NBA rosters for the start of the 2026-27 season, which starts today.
The Trojans rank No. 15 among all Division I colleges with eight active NBA players, according to spotrac's data. This ranks fourth among Big Ten schools. Of USC's eight active NBA players, three are All-Stars and five players have been in the league for at least five seasons.
Several other Trojans will aim to make G League rosters and earn two-way contracts. The G League season will begin Nov. 6.
Isaiah Collier, Utah Jazz
Isaiah Collier is entering his third season with the Utah Jazz after having a productive sophomore season. In his second year, Collier averaged 11.7 points and 7.2 assists in 25.7 minutes per game as Utah's backup point guard.
DeMar DeRozan, Denver Nuggets
One of the most successful USC Trojans in recent memory, DeMar DeRozan will begin his 18th NBA season and his first with the Denver Nuggets. The Compton, Calif. native enters the season as the NBA's No. 4 active leading scorer with 26,711 career points.
Bronny James, Los Angeles Lakers
Entering his second year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James made the Lakers' opening day roster after playing in the NBA and the G League last season. James saw action in 42 games for the Lakers last season and made one start.
Jordan McLaughlin, San Antonio Spurs
Jordan McLaughlin is entering his second full season and third overall with the San Antonio Spurs. McLaughlin played 44 games as a backup point guard for the NBA runners-up in 2025-26.
De'Anthony Melton, Golden State Warriors
Beginning his ninth season in the NBA, De'Anthony Melton will suit up for the Golden State Warriors after starting in 24 of the 49 games in which he played a year ago. Melton averaged a career-best 12.3 points per game in 23.0 minutes per game in 2025-26.
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
One of the most effective big men in the NBA, Evan Mobley begins his sixth season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mobley averaged 18.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and a career-best 1.7 blocks per game last season and helped the Cavaliers make their fourth-consecutive postseason appearance.
Onyeka Okongwu, Atlanta Hawks
Onyeka Okongwu enters his seventh season with the Atlanta Hawks. The LA native averaged a career-best 15.2 points per game while starting in 63 of the 74 games in which he played last season.
Nikola Vučević, Orlando Magic
Entering his 17th season, Nikola Vučević is the Trojan with the second-longest active NBA career heading into 2026-27. This season, the two-time NBA All-Star is making his return to the Orlando Magic — a team he played for from 2012-21 — after playing last season for the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics.
The Trojans rank No. 15 among all Division I colleges with eight active NBA players, according to spotrac's data. This ranks fourth among Big Ten schools. Of USC's eight active NBA players, three are All-Stars and five players have been in the league for at least five seasons.
Several other Trojans will aim to make G League rosters and earn two-way contracts. The G League season will begin Nov. 6.
Isaiah Collier, Utah Jazz
Isaiah Collier is entering his third season with the Utah Jazz after having a productive sophomore season. In his second year, Collier averaged 11.7 points and 7.2 assists in 25.7 minutes per game as Utah's backup point guard.
DeMar DeRozan, Denver Nuggets
One of the most successful USC Trojans in recent memory, DeMar DeRozan will begin his 18th NBA season and his first with the Denver Nuggets. The Compton, Calif. native enters the season as the NBA's No. 4 active leading scorer with 26,711 career points.
Bronny James, Los Angeles Lakers
Entering his second year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James made the Lakers' opening day roster after playing in the NBA and the G League last season. James saw action in 42 games for the Lakers last season and made one start.
Jordan McLaughlin, San Antonio Spurs
Jordan McLaughlin is entering his second full season and third overall with the San Antonio Spurs. McLaughlin played 44 games as a backup point guard for the NBA runners-up in 2025-26.
De'Anthony Melton, Golden State Warriors
Beginning his ninth season in the NBA, De'Anthony Melton will suit up for the Golden State Warriors after starting in 24 of the 49 games in which he played a year ago. Melton averaged a career-best 12.3 points per game in 23.0 minutes per game in 2025-26.
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
One of the most effective big men in the NBA, Evan Mobley begins his sixth season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mobley averaged 18.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and a career-best 1.7 blocks per game last season and helped the Cavaliers make their fourth-consecutive postseason appearance.
Onyeka Okongwu, Atlanta Hawks
Onyeka Okongwu enters his seventh season with the Atlanta Hawks. The LA native averaged a career-best 15.2 points per game while starting in 63 of the 74 games in which he played last season.
Nikola Vučević, Orlando Magic
Entering his 17th season, Nikola Vučević is the Trojan with the second-longest active NBA career heading into 2026-27. This season, the two-time NBA All-Star is making his return to the Orlando Magic — a team he played for from 2012-21 — after playing last season for the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics.
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