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USC men and women hoops teams face make-or-break stretch for their tournament hopes
- USC men’s basketball faces a make-or-break stretch as it fights for an NCAA tournament bid.
- Alijah Arenas returns but struggles, raising questions about his role down the stretch.
- USC’s win at Wisconsin showed the team can compete with top-tier foes on the road.
- The Trojans remain on the NCAA NET bubble after recent losses and mixed results.
- USC women’s team is also in a tight spot with injuries and tough competition in the Big Ten.
- Key players for the women include Jazzy Davidson and Kara Dunn who’ve stepped up lately.
- USC has youth in its lineup but lacks frontcourt firepower this season.
- Lindsay Gottlieb remains focused on the team’s path to the NCAA tournament despite setbacks.
- The piece notes USC’s broader program updates, including Gary Patterson’s hire as defensive coordinator.
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