USC Contending for Pac-12 Title & Importance of Oregon's Role Players

Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam & Don MacLean discuss the significance of some home sweeps in the conference this past weekend (3:00). They consider what a handful of close losses mean for Washington’s NCAA tournament chances (4:18), and what it takes for teams to overcome adversity as the season progresses. Mike and Don explain what USC has done to put themselves in contention for the regular season conference crown (8:17), and what a huge comeback win over Arizona means for the Sun Devils. They also examine how good point guards in the Pac-12 have elevated the league (10:37), and the impact that experienced players have on a team (14:41).

Mike and Don discuss which role players are stepping up for Oregon and how Dana Altman is getting the most out of his roster (17:28). They break down what forward Onyeka Okongwu means to USC, and Don explains why Okongwu will be a first-round draft pick (25:20). Finally, Mike and Don react to the stunning loss of Kobe Bryant and how it’s being felt all across the basketball world (30:07).