USC Trojans land touted basketball prospect Trent Perry - ESPN

ESPN 100 guard Trent Perry, one of the best basketball prospects in California, opted to stay home for college, announcing his commitment to USC on Friday night.

Perry chose the Trojans over a final six that included Stanford, Gonzaga, Oregon, Colorado and TCU.

«It's close to home and the coaches really believe in me and my game,» Perry told ESPN. «The competition inside the Big Ten is going to be great. I love that challenge. I believe USC cannot only make me be a better player, but person, as well. I look forward to connecting with my teammates and someday with their great alumni.»

Perry took multiple official visits to USC, including one last spring. Throughout the course of his recruitment, he developed a strong relationship with coach Andy Enfield.

«He is calm and collected during games. He allows his players to play through their mistakes and is right there to correct them,» Perry said of Enfield. «He explained that I could be 'the juice,' meaning I have a great opportunity to be an impactful player in my home city if I work hard. To represent my home city excites me. I have lived in Los Angeles since seventh grade.»

A 6-foot-4 point guard out of Harvard-Westlake High (California), Perry is ranked No. 42 overall in the ESPN 100 for the 2024 class, and the No. 10 point guard.

In 23 games with Vegas Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit last spring and summer, Perry averaged 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He was impressive at the Nike Peach Jam in July, scoring at least 14 points in five of his final six games.

Perry is a cerebral point guard who is steady, solid and a great decision-maker. He competes with a high basketball IQ, handles with confidence and control in tight spaces or in the open floor. He