​The 2026 college football season is rapidly drawing closer. But college basketball season is also only a few months away, with both the USC men and women expected to have exciting teams this year.Recently, it was announced that the men’s team will play in the Acrisure Series is Thousand Palms, California, during Thanksgiving week this year. USC’s games will be played on November 25 and 26, with the opponents to be announced at a later. The potential options include Arizona State, LSU, South Carolina, SMU, and Utah State.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn addition, the Trojans will play an Acrisure Series campus game at Galen Center on November 22. The opponent for that game will also be announced at a later date.This will mark USC’s second trip to the Acrisure Series in three years under head coach Eric Musselman. The Trojans faced Saint Mary’s and New Mexico there in 2024, losing both games.The matchups will be part of a busy week for USC fans. The Trojans football team will host Maryland at the Coliseum on November 21 and face crosstown rival UCLA at the Rose Bowl on November 28. With both football games and all three basketball games being played within a few hours of Los Angeles, fans will potentially be able to attend all five contests.Contact/Follow @TrojansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of USC Trojans news, notes and opinion.This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC men’s basketball to play in 2026 Acrisure Series