USC-Arizona

The win against ASU on Thursday means nothing if the Trojans can't finish off a sweep of the Arizona schools today with a victory over the Wildcats. U of A is a team in transition, after losing legendary coach Lute Olson before the season. They do, however, have some very good players, especially on their front line. Jordon Hill will be a high lottery pick and Chase Buddinger is a terrific outside shooter (he dropped 29 on USC last year at Galen). It will be important for Taj Gibson to stay out of foul trouble because Tim Floyd wants to wait until next week to bring back Leonard Washington (sprained ankle). Washington will only play if the Trojans need him today. Hopefully, the Trojans can jump on the Wildcats early and take them out of the game mentally, after they got pummeled by UCLA on Thursday. Look for Dwight Lewis and DeMar DeRozan to carry the Trojans today.