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USC’s Bennie Boatwright out six weeks

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USC sophomore forward Bennie Boatwright left Wednesday night’s 76-55 win over San Diego with what was believed to be an MCL injury.

That was confirmed by the program on Thursday night, announcing that the 6-foot-10 Boatwright will be sidelined approximately six weeks.

Boatwright is averaging 10.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Trojans this season.

USC is off to a 7-0 start, with wins over Texas A&M and SMU, although the jury is still out on both of those teams. The Trojans haven’t played the most challenging of schedule, and even without Boatwright, they could enter Pac-12 play at 12-0. The toughest game remaining on the non-conference slate is a neutral floor matchup against BYU, however that game is played at the Staples Center, a jump shot away from the USC campus.

The absence of Boatwright does leave Andy Enfield with a bit of thin frontline. Fortunately, its anchored by Chimezie Metu and Nick Rakocevic.

USC takes on BYU on Saturday, the nightcap of the Hoophall LA doubleheader. The event begins with Arizona vs. Gonzaga.