Written by Sarah Bergstrom, USC blog contributor On Wednesday, USC men's basketball welcomed three additions to the Trojan Family on National Signing Day. The Class of 2016 includes outstanding shooter Jonah Mathews, defensive specialist De'Anthony Melton and athletic forward Harrison Henderson.
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A 6-foot-3 guard from Santa Monica High School, Mathews is considered one of the best shooters in the country as ESPN's No. 70 recruit.
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Melton, who is finishing his senior year at Encino Crespi High School, is a 4-star recruit regarded as one of the best defenders in the country who also possesses a versatile offensive game. As a junior he set his high school's single-season steals record with 103 while averaging 15.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
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Hailing from South Prairie, Texas, Henderson is a 6-foot-10, 205 pound face-up forward with excellent skill, length and athleticism.
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The trio will join an already young and talented Trojan team next fall including Class of 2015 standouts Chimezie Metu and Bennie Boatwright who play their first games in Cardinal & Gold on Friday at 5 p.m. in USC's season opener at the Galen Center.