USC basketball coach Frank Martin is set to embark on his 8th season as men’s basketball coach at USC this week with an exhibition game Wednesday night against Columbia International at Colonial Life Arena. The regular season opens at home November 6th against North Alabama. Martin has a veteran team to work with though he has to replace his best player from last season, Chris Silva, along with major contributors Tre Campbell and Felipe Haase. Martin met with the media Monday morning to update the progress of his group in camp.

Frank Martin Monday press conference