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USC Acquires Colgate Transfer Guard Jalen Cox Through Portal
TL;DR
USC men's basketball has acquired Colgate guard Jalen Cox from the transfer portal. Cox, who averaged 17.9 points, will join USC for his final year of eligibility.
Key points
- USC acquired Jalen Cox from Colgate through the transfer portal
- Cox averaged 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists last season
- He has one year of NCAA eligibility remaining
- Cox joins two other transfer commitments at USC
- He is expected to be part of USC's backcourt next season
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USC men’s basketball acquired Colgate guard Jalen Cox from the transfer portal on Wednesday.
Cox announced his commitment on social media by posting a picture of him in a USC jersey and the caption, “THE PLACE TO BE.”
Colgate transfer guard Jalen Cox has committed to USC, per his Instagram.
Cox, who went to Loyola High, scored 17.9 points per game with 5.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists last season. He gives USC an experienced option off the bench at point guard pic.twitter.com/HdHl3DLnvJ
— Ryan Kartje (@RyanKartje) April 22, 2026
Cox has one year of NCAA eligibility remaining and joins Georgetown transfer guard KJ Lewis and UConn transfer center Eric Reibe as the Trojans’ third transfer commitment of the offseason.
Cox, Lewis and returning guard Rodney Rice are expected to make up the Trojans’ backcourt next season.
Cox played the first three seasons of his career at Colgate and developed into one of the best players in the Patriot League. Last season, he led the league in assists per game (5.3) and ranked third with an average of 17.9 points per game.
The 6-foot-3 guard earned All-Patriot League First Team and All-Defensive Team honors during the 2025-26 season. He was also named an All-Patriot League Third Team and All-Defensive Team selection in the season prior as a sophomore.
Dec 21, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Colgate Raiders guard Jalen Cox (3) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Q&A
What are Jalen Cox's stats from last season at Colgate?
Jalen Cox averaged 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game last season at Colgate.
How many transfer commitments has USC men's basketball made this offseason?
USC men's basketball has made three transfer commitments this offseason, including Jalen Cox, KJ Lewis, and Eric Reibe.
What position does Jalen Cox play for USC?
Jalen Cox will play as a point guard for USC, providing an experienced option off the bench.