USC men's basketball didn't wait long to learn its fate, and won't wait long to put its skills to the test, as the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament selections were announced today.The Trojans earned an 11-seed in the East, and will face Providence in a First Four play-in game on Wednesday at 6:10 p.m. PT in Dayton, OH. Should the team advance, USC will play No. 6 seed SMU in Tulsa, OK on Friday some time around noon PT.
USC, which takes a 24-9 record into the NCAA Tournament, is familiar with both these squads.
Last year, the Trojans faced Providence in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, falling at the last moment in a heartbreaking twist. With that in the books, the team can't wait for its shot at redemption against the Friars, who went 20-12 this season.
The Trojans have seen the Mustangs more recently, as they hosted SMU in November and won, 78-73. In that game, Bennie Boatwright netted 17 points, while freshmen De'Anthony Melton and Jonah Mathews added 15 and 14 points, respectively. SMU earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by winning the AAC Tournament this year.
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Hard work paid off. Watch the Trojans react to having their name called for the NCAA Tournament! #ItTakesATeam #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/0KQXmzHxZf
-- USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) March 13, 2017
