USC coach Kevin O’Neil will return next season, according to athletic director Pat Haden.

"Kevin O'Neill is our basketball coach and we're looking forward to having a good year next year," Haden said.

"He was dealt a very difficult hand when he took the job, and this year with so many injuries. We're expecting a marked improvement."

O'Neill has posted a 41-55 record with the Trojans.

"He graduates kids and the kids don't get into trouble," Haden said. "Now we just have to play a better brand of basketball, and a more interesting brand of basketball."