New USC Guard Named Top Transfer in Big Ten
New USC senior guard KJ Lewis was named the top transfer in the Big Ten conference ahead of the 2026-27 season.
USC guard KJ Lewis has been named the top transfer in the Big Ten conference for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Prior to joining USC, Lewis transferred from Arizona and Georgetown. Last season, Lewis was a consistent starter for Georgetown, earning All-Big East Third Team honors and averaging 14.9 points per game. Following two seasons playing off the bench at Arizona, Lewis became a full-time starter at Georgetown, leading the team in scoring with a 41% field goal shooting percentage.
Six games saw him score at least 20 points, including a game where he scored 27 points against St. John’s. USC will benefit from the addition of Lewis, who is a seasoned veteran and will provide more firepower to their squad, according to Tristan Freeman of Hoops HQ. Guard Jalen Cox, who transferred to USC from Colgate, has also been named a top transfer in the conference.
Cox started all 31 games for Colgate last season and was named to the All-Patriot League First Team and All-Defensive Team after leading his team in assists per game (5.3). Both Lewis and Cox are entering their senior seasons and will bring valuable experience to the USC team this year.
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