USC Guard Jerry Easter II Enters Transfer Portal

Freshman player leaves Trojans after one season

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:35am

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USC freshman guard Jerry Easter II has announced plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, becoming the first Trojans player to do so this offseason. Easter, a four-star recruit from Toledo, Ohio, averaged 4.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in his lone season at USC.

Why it matters

Easter's departure is the first sign of potential roster turnover for the USC men's basketball team as they look to build on a solid 2025-26 campaign. Transfers have become increasingly common in college hoops, with players seeking new opportunities to increase playing time and exposure.

The details

According to 247Sports' Dushawn London, Easter II plans to enter the Transfer Portal after his freshman season with the Trojans. The 6'5" guard's best performance came in a December loss to Washington, when he scored a career-high 13 points.

  • Easter II completed his freshman season at USC in 2025-26.
  • He announced his plans to enter the Transfer Portal on April 2, 2026.

The players

Jerry Easter II

A four-star recruit from Toledo, Ohio, who averaged 4.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists as a freshman at USC.

Dushawn London

A reporter for 247Sports who broke the news of Easter II's plans to enter the Transfer Portal.

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What’s next

Easter II will now go through the process of evaluating potential transfer destinations where he can find more playing time and opportunities to showcase his skills.

The takeaway

Easter's decision to enter the Transfer Portal highlights the increasing fluidity of college basketball rosters, as players seek the best fit for their development and long-term goals.