Mark Trakh looks at a team with talented freshmen and a bright future, but the USC women’s basketball coach recognizes that it’s going to take time for the Trojans to rise again. Playing in the Pac-12 does not leave much room for patience though.
“There’s no off nights,” said Trakh, whose Trojans begin Pac-12 play Sunday at UCLA at 1 p.m. at Pauley Pavilion. “It’s the premier women’s basketball conference in the country and I don’t think anybody who knows basketball can really argue that.”
Already having been one of the most competitive conferences in recent years, the Pac-12 is taking depth to a new level this season.