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It’s been a rollercoaster start to Big Ten play for the USC men’s basketball team. The Trojans suffered two embarrassing losses in Michigan, then appeared to have found their groove with two straight wins before suffering back to back home losses against top-ranked Purdue and cellar dweller Northwestern.
Cause for concern
Despite USC’s undefeated record in nonconference play, this team is starting to look a lot like last year’s team in the sense that the Trojans can compete with anyone, but also lose to teams that they should beat on paper.
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So what’s the key for USC this weekend against Wisconsin? Just hoping that the better version of themselves shows up? Or are there keys to stringing together some consistency in conference play?
Let’s talk about it. Here are five things to watch as USC takes on Wisconsin in Madison on Sunday:
How will fan attendance be amidst such difficult weather in Wisconsin?
The Badgers have been a very good team at home this season. They are 10-1 in 11 games at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin is hoping that their fervent fanbase will factor into Sunday’s game; they have planned a white-out where all fans are encouraged to wear white and the first 2,000 students in attendance will receive exclusive Wisconsin branded white shirts.
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But, in case you didn’t know, it is dangerously cold in Wisconsin right now. So cold that the University of Wisconsin canceled class on Friday out of concerns for student safety.
All of the Badgers’ weekend athletic events are still scheduled to take place as planned. But will Wisconsin fans brave the cold and come out to the game? It will be interesting to see — and Wisconsin’s home court advantage may have less impact if Badger fans don’t turn out.
Can USC shoot the basketball better?
USC has lost its last two games simply because the Trojans can’t buy a free throw or three-pointer. USC shot 5-14 (36%) on free throws against Purdue and 3-20 (15%) on three-pointers. Then, against Northwestern, USC shot 26-43…
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