USC Basketball: Ex-Hometown Guard Recruit Reveals Timeline For New Commitment Decision

Keeping Perry at USC should be priority No. 1 for Eric Musselman

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Eric Musselman's first task on the job as the new USC men's basketball head coach is simple: Keep Trent Perry with the program.

The McDonald's All-American from nearby Harvard-Westlake High School in Studio City, California is among the best combo guards in the entire country. Perry committed to former head coach Andy Enfield over a host of high-profile programs.

With Enfield now at SMU, Perry has been forced to reconsider his eventual college destination. A host of programs have talked to Perry -- and thus would love for him to come and be an impact freshman from Day 1.

Former USC signee Trent Perry talks early conversations with USC, schools involved and his process with @247Sports

"I'm not going to take too much time so I think my decision will come around May.”

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— Dushawn London (@DushawnLondon1) April 5, 2024

According to a report from Dushawn London of On3, Perry doesn't figure to drag his recruitment out beyond this month. As he told London, Musselman has already gone to work in trying to keep Perry in the fold. The talented guard admitted that the two spoke over FaceTime once Musselman officially took the job.

Perry also told London that he expects to take (at the most) three more visits. It's anyone's guess as to which schools will squarely be in the mix for Perry. You can bet USC will put up a very strong fight in this recruitment. Gonzaga and Oregon fit stylistically with how Perry likes to play. The same can be said for Virginia.

As one recalls, Tony Bennett thrived with two point guards from the San Fernando Valley in London Perrontes and Kihei Clark. Perry goes to school in the same area -- though he is considered to be a far better prospect comparatively speaking.

New: Trent Perry has heard from Alabama, Virginia, UCLA, Oregon, Stanford + Villanova since de-committing from USC, father Troy said.

SMU + Andy Enfield also interested. Perry waiting to see if new USC coach Eric Musselman reaches out.

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— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) April 5, 2024

UCLA would love to have Perry come in and play behind Dylan Andrews. However, the likelihood of that happening probably isn't very high.

If there's a potential darkhorse in this recruitment, it's Stanford. Perry would get to stay in his native California, and at the same time earn a degree from one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Additionally, with Stanford now moving to the ACC, the competition level could be even more alluring.