UCLA Basketball: Dylan Andrews Reveals What Sweeping Trojans Would Feel Like

Dylan Andrews talks upcoming Trojans matchup.

UCLA basketball will face their arch-rivals in USC for the second time this season. After defeating USC 65-50 at the Galen Center on Jan 27, the Bruins will look to get the sweep of the Trojans this Saturday.

This Saturday will be the rematch. The Bruins have won four of their last five games against the Trojans and their last two home games versus USC. Sophomore Dylan Andrews spoke on the significance of the opportunity to get another win versus USC on Thursday.

"It would be dope, like the way that it felt to win for the first time at the Galen Center. To go 2-0 against SC, that's our rivals, that would be an accomplishment for us."

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Dylan Andrews, via UCLA Communications.

“It’s more so been about watching film, just getting more comfortable on the court. I feel like I have always had defensive instincts. But it’s about adjusting to the college level and that’s been a big improvement for me.”

Dylan Andrews, on making strides with his defense pic.twitter.com/lIqznLy4jY

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Andrews was huge a month ago in the Bruins' win over USC in January. He led the Bruins with 20 points, two rebounds, and four assists in that win. Lazar Stefanovic was second, with 17 points, nine rebounds and two assists. 

The Bruins will have the advantage since they will be home at Pauley Pavilion against the Trojans. While this is important since UCLA has already defeated the Trojans on the road, the disadvantage is USC has Isaiah Collier back in this game.

Collier was still injured when the Bruins previously faced the Trojans. Since Collier is the team's shooter, this was a huge loss for USC in that game. Sure, the Trojans have had a disappointing season so far. However, it's hard to count them out of many games when they have Collier back, who is coming off a 25-point game. They'll also have to slow down a Boogie Ellis, who is hot right now after his 30-point game last weekend.

If the Bruins can pull off the win, it will be a huge achievement for Andrews and UCLA.