Ezra Ausar adds further frontcourt depth to USC

What was once an area of concern for some USC fans is now looking as steady as ever. Coach Eric Musselman may have had a couple of early transfer setbacks once the season ended. He has done a repeat excellent job of retolling the Trojans despite some athletes changing their minds at the last minute. Now looking to improve from their first year in the Big Ten, the HC has assembled a good roster. The front court just welcomed a solid addition.

Ezra Ausar transfers to USC from Utah, as reported by LA Times writer Ryan Kartje. He just completed his junior year and brings a lot of experience to the Trojans from the forward position. Listed at 6'8", the Atlanta, Georgia native is the exact type of player that will be needed to stay in more games, particularly when the BIG part of the schedule gets underway. 

By way of ECU, the soon-to-be fourth-year player is the ultimate competitor. On offense, he does a good job of using his balance and low center of gravity, coupled with his patience, to finish around the rim. His work rate ensures that a possession remains alive as long as he's out there. Averaging 5.0 rebounds per game during the 2024-2025 season, nearly half of those were on the offensive end.

Another nice aspect of his game is that he offers something of a throwback to the traditional frontcourt players. He will step out and shoot from range; for the most part, he knows his bread is buttered in the paint and prefers to wreak havoc there.

Hustle and team-first approach from forward

In six games last season, he scored 20+ points on six occasions. He also recorded six-plus rebounds during 12 matchups. Entering his senior year, if he doesn't necessarily achieve it, he should always be on the watch for a potential double-double.

Having someone with Ausar's strength, grit, and determination automatically makes him someone that all Trojan fans will be excited to welcome to campus. Add that he's a willing passer; he's someone who simply wants to do what it takes to will his team to victory and doesn't mind doing the little things that often go unnoticed. He will be a fun player to watch when the season gets underway.