USC guards Julian Jacobs and Jordan McLaughlin make critical impact

USC’s Julian Jacobs gives the thumbs up as the Trojans beat UCLA 77-61 at the Galen Center on Feb. 4, 2016.. (Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News)USC guard Jordan McLaughlin shoots over Washington State guard Que Johnson during first half of game on Jan. 28, 2016. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News)USC point guard Julian Jacobs was asked if there is a better backcourt than himself and shooting guard Jordan McLaughlin.

“We’ll let you guys decide,” Jacobs said.

Where the duo ranks within the Pacific-12 Conference is debatable, but they both ranked in the top four in assists while averaging at least 12 points per game. They are also a reason USC ranks No. 1 in the conference in 3-point…