9th-seeded USC, on a winning streak, plays 8th-seeded Washington in the Pac-12 men's basketball tournament's opening game.

9th-seeded USC, on a winning streak, faces 8th-seeded Washington in the Pac-12 men's basketball tournament's opening game. The Trojans, led by guards Boogie Ellis and potential NBA lottery pick Isaiah Collier, have won five of their last seven games, including an upset of No. 5 Arizona. In the Pac-12 tournament, USC aims to carry their momentum and secure a spot in the NCAA tournament.