USC basketball is looking to make a major splash in the transfer portal, and they're setting their sights on a high-upside prospect. Head coach Eric Musselman is hosting former UConn center Eric Reibe for a visit, signaling a strong push to add size and talent to the Trojans' frontcourt.
Reibe, a 7-foot-1 big man originally from Germany, was a coveted four-star recruit and a top-30 national prospect coming out of the Bullis School in Maryland. His freshman season with the reigning national champion Huskies was a developmental one, as he appeared in 40 games with five starts, averaging 5.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in just under 14 minutes per contest. For a player of his pedigree, the transfer portal represents a chance to find a program where he can unlock his full potential with a larger role.
This pursuit comes at a critical time for USC. After a disappointing season that saw the Trojans miss the postseason, Coach Musselman is aggressively rebuilding the roster. Adding a skilled big man like Reibe would address a key need and provide a foundational piece for the team's new identity. His combination of size, high-school pedigree, and championship program experience makes him a tantalizing target for a USC program eager to climb back into Pac-12 contention.
