Can Bronny James Make a Difference? Auburn Tigers vs USC Trojans Match Preview – Players to Watch, Head to Head, and Prediction

The Auburn Tigers will square off against the University of Southern California Trojans at the Auburn Arena on Sunday. The Tigers have a 7-2 record and will enter the game after two consecutive wins against the Indiana Hooisers and the UNC Ashville Bulldogs. Whereas the USC Trojans have a 5-4 tally, losing their last game against the Long Beach State 49ers. 

In this matchup, the spotlight will be on the rookie who has remained in news for his health and his legendary father’s heir-apparent reasons. But he won’t be the only one under the sharp gaze and gossip.

Players to Watch

The Tigers’ forward Johni Broome will have the spotlight in this match. Few analysts have also marked him at the centre of spotlight if the Auburn are to win a SEC title this season. Broome has shown his exemplary performance in both offense and defense.

Potting 15.1 points per game Broome tops in three departments of points scored, rebounds and blocks. He has a respectable 54.7% field goal percentage and a decent 51.9% free throw percentage. If the Auburn are to win this game, there has to be a major contribution from Broome.

All the eyes for the Trojans would be set on Bronny James. James Jr. debuted in his last game against the Long Beach State. Though Bronny was given only 17 minutes, he did adjust well to the team’s strategies. It will be a delight for fans to watch him play and also how he sets his co-ordination with the Trojans.

One of the key players for the Trojans has been Boogie Ellis. He has a team-high of 21.4 points in the eight games he has played. He has smashed points in double figures in all the games he has been on the hardwood so far.

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While Bronny is currently making his way in the team, Ellis is one of the main players of this team and he will keep the Auburn on their feet with his explosive offensive skills.

Head to Head

As per the official USC website, the Trojans have a clean 3-0 record against the Auburn, winning their last game in the 2022-23 NCAA season with a 74-71 tally. Though the Auburn look to be a more formidable team, the USC will try their best to maintain their clear winning stat.

Prediction

The Auburn are a well-settled team and will look to contain Ellis and Isaiah Collier. They will also make sure to take full advantage of Bronny who is only learning his way through college basketball. The Tigers will face obstacles in their path but can emerge victorious in the end and spoil the USC’s clean tally.

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Irrespective of the result, the fans will have a fun fest watching their favorite stars in action.