University Southern California Trojans
Jacob Cofie Will Return To USC Men's Basketball
April 21, 2026 | Men's Basketball
LOS ANGELES – USC Men's Basketball's Jacob Cofie has announced today, April 21, that he will return to the program for the 2026-27 season.
The forward was one of two Trojans to start in all 32 games in the 2025-26 season. He finished the year averaging 9.9 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game. Cofie was also 41st in the NCAA when it came to blocks, averaging 1.8 per game. The Seattle native finished in double figures 16 times and contributed five double-doubles.
Cofie returns to the roster with Rodney Rice while welcoming three high-caliber freshmen in Adonis Ratliff, Darius Ratliff and Christian Collins.
.@cofie_jacob will RETURN for the 2026-27 season‼️
— USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) April 21, 2026
Run it back, JC ✌️ pic.twitter.com/HzOxhVKIFo
The forward was one of two Trojans to start in all 32 games in the 2025-26 season. He finished the year averaging 9.9 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game. Cofie was also 41st in the NCAA when it came to blocks, averaging 1.8 per game. The Seattle native finished in double figures 16 times and contributed five double-doubles.
Cofie returns to the roster with Rodney Rice while welcoming three high-caliber freshmen in Adonis Ratliff, Darius Ratliff and Christian Collins.
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