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Trojans On Alert: How Much Stock Should be Placed in Slow Exhibition Start
USC basketball fans are watching closely as early exhibition games raise questions about the Trojans’ readiness for the upcoming season. Despite a scrappy six-point win over UC San Diego and a tough 18-point loss to powerhouse North Carolina, there’s no need to sound the alarm just yet. These contests reveal as much about team chemistry and roster integration—especially with KJ Lewis’s debut and ten new faces—as they do about the scoreboard.
With the San Diego State Aztecs looming, the focus shifts to how the Trojans handle a hostile road environment and confront stronger competition. Will…
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