Eastern Kentucky at No. 16 USC men’s basketball

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m. PT

Where: Galen Center

TV/Radio: Pac-12 Network/AM 790

Records: Eastern Kentucky 5-4; USC 8-0

Eastern Kentucky report: The Colonels have lost three in a row entering this game, which will be the last of a four-game road trip for EKU. … The Colonels have a balanced offense, with six different players averaging at least 8.9 points per game and six different players leading the team in scoring for at least one game this season. … On defense, Eastern Kentucky allows 71.9 points per game (241st nationally) and is minus-2.3 in rebounding margin.

USC latest: The Trojans moved up four spots in the AP poll this week to No. 16. Last year, USC’s high-water mark in the AP Top 25 was No. 17 following the 12th week of the season. … USC also ranked No. 7 in the first NET ratings released this season. These ratings, which are used heavily by the selection committee in March, take into accounts factors such as the Trojans playing five of their first eight games away from the Galen Center. … Forward Isaiah Mobley has started to come on of late for USC, averaging 16 points and 10 rebounds the last three games.

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