Many people will tell you that in college basketball, the third game of any conference schedule is far too early to place significant importance on it.

Perhaps they are right.

But what if you are a young team trying to find your identity?

What if the best player on your team, according to your coach, is only playing his fifth game with the squad?

And what if he is joined by three true freshmen who are counted on to contribute, in large portions, to whatever success USC hopes to achieve this season?

And finally, what if that third conference game is against your arch-rival, UCLA?

When the Trojans host the Bruins on Sun...

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