Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) and Arizona Wildcats forward Keanu Pinder (25) try to grab a rebound over USC Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4) in the second half during a game at the Galen Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Arizona won 73-66. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

 Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Speaking of flawed scheduling, the Pac-12 sentenced USC’s basketball team to a Sunday night game at Colorado last week. The Trojans got home past midnight to begin preparations for Thursday’s early start, 6 p.m., in Los Angeles, against Arizona. The Wildcats had a full week to prepare for the Trojans. USC coachΒ Andy EnfeldΒ avoided a monetary fine by not going public with his unhappiness.Β 

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