Boatwright might return as USC travels to Washington

USC (18-4, 5-4) at Washington (9-12, 2-7)

Tip-off: 8 p.m.

TV/Radio: ESPNU / 710-AM

Update: After sitting out 15 consecutive games because of a medial collateral ligament sprain in his left knee, forward Bennie Boatwright might make his long-awaited return. Coach Andy Enfield said after practice Monday that the 6-foot-10 sophomore would be a “game-time decision” to play against the Huskies in Seattle. Boatwright has practiced for at least a week. He may, though, be on a minutes limitation. “The knee injury has healed,” Enfield said, “it’s just getting his full range of motion and strength.” … Washington guard Markelle Fultz, widely projected as the No. 1 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, is averaging a conference-best 23.3 points per game. No one else is averaging 20-plus points per game. … The Huskies average 80.2 points per game, fourth in the Pac-12, but their struggles have remained pronounced on defense, where Bets10 they allow 79.5 points per game, second to last in conference. According to Ken Pomeroy’s adjusted defensive efficiency metric, they ranked 249th among the 351 Division I teams through Monday. … Following its upset of UCLA, USC improved to 5-4 in conference, ranking sixth in the standings midway through the league schedule. It will face Washington and Washington State not only this week, but also to close the regular season. … Senior forward Charles Buggs, who missed the past two games with knee soreness, is expected to play Wednesday.

— Joey Kaufman

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