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USC First Four: 3 players to watch

By Evan Lovett

Mar 9, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC Trojans head coach Andy Enfield watches game action against the UCLA Bruins during the first half during the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC Trojans head coach Andy Enfield watches game action against the UCLA Bruins during the first half during the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 23, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Andy Enfield smiles as he watches from the sideline during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. Arizona won 90-77. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Andy Enfield smiles as he watches from the sideline during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. Arizona won 90-77. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Thoughts

USC looks for revenge tonight against a team that knocked them out of the tournament after a heartbreaking loss in 2016. Providence is tough and balanced, but the Trojans weathered a year in the difficult Pac-12 conference and will come out motivated to show that last season’s loss is solely a memory.

The Trojans had a strong year and would need to build on tournament success to start being considered in the upper echelon of conference teams on a consistent basis. Pace will be frenetic, but Enfield knows who he needs to rely upon for USC to advance.

With Enfield calling the plays, he will look to Jordan McLaughlin to distribute, Bennie Boatwright to score and Chimezie Metu to man the middle.

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These are the three key players that will ensure that the Trojans advance past the First Four and begin their quest for March Madness success.

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