Bronny James and USC look to right the ship against California on Wednesday night.
The Trojans have dropped five of their last six games, including their opening two games in PAC-12 play — most recently, a 16-point drubbing against Oregon State. At 6-7, USC currently sits in last place in the conference.
James, though, emerged as a bright spot last time out. Playing in just his fifth collegiate game, he dropped 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting, chipping in three assists in a season-high 20 minutes.
Alongside James, the Trojans rely on a dynamic backcourt consisting of senior Boogie Ellis (18.8 points per game) and standout freshman Isaiah Collier (15 points per game).
The Golden Bears have endured a similarly slow start to the 2023-24 season. A 2-1 start gave way to a stretch of poor play, which included six losses in a seven game stretch.
California is led by guard Jaylon Tyson. The Texas Tech transfer is their leading scorer, averaging over 19 points per game and recently dropped 22 against No. 4 Arizona.
Here is a complete guide to watching USC vs. California, including the start time, TV schedule and live stream information for the game.
What channel is USC vs. California on today?
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 3
- TV channel: PAC-12 Network
- Live streaming: Sling
USC vs. California will air on the PAC-12 Network.
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USC vs California start time
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 3
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
USC vs. California will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 3. The game will be played at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.
USC schedule 2023-24
Here are the Trojans’ next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 3 | vs California | 10:00 p.m. | PAC-12 |
| Jan. 6 | vs Stanford | 4:00 p.m. | PAC-12 |
| Jan. 10 | vs Washington State | 10:30 p.m. | FS1 |
| Jan. 13 | at Colorado | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Jan. 17 | at Arizona | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
California schedule 2023-24
Here are the Golden Bears’ next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 3 | at USC | 10:00 p.m. | PAC-12 |
| Jan. 6 | at UCLA | 10:00 p.m. | PAC-12 |
| Jan. 10 | vs Colorado | 11:00 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Jan. 13 | at Oregon | 8:00 p.m. | PAC-12 |
| Jan. 18 | vs Washington | 9:00 p.m. |