USC Men’s Basketball Star Withdrawing from Draft, Returning to School
USC men's basketball star Jacob Cofie is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and is returning to the Trojans for another season. The post USC Men’s Basketball Star Withdrawing from Draft, Returning to School appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The USC Trojans will be getting back a men’s basketball player who was drawing praise at the pro level. Jacob Cofie was invited to the G League Combine and the NBA Combine after impressing scouts at the G League Combine . Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Jacob Cofie (6) drives the ball towards the basket as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo (4) and guard Dominick Stewart (7) defend during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center.
Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images Despite the positive feedback, Cofie has decided to return to USC for his junior season, reports Ahmad Akkaoui of 247 Sports . Eric Musselman praises Jacob Cofie Head coach Eric Musselman took to social media to praise Cofie for his combine performance and to celebrate the 6-foot-10 power forward’s decision to return to school, adding that he “couldn’t be more proud. ” “From the G League Combine to the NBA Combine, one of just 6 to earn that call.
JC received lots of great @NBA feedback. Excited to have him back,” Musselman wrote alongside the customary “Fight On” emoji. Couldn’t be more proud of @cofie_jacob .
From the G League Combine to the NBA Combine, one of just 6 to earn that call. JC received lots of great @NBA feedback. Excited to have him back ✌️ @USC_Hoops https://t.