It’s an early start for USC basketball Wednesday when the Trojans report at 6 a.m. for the first of 10 days of workouts allowed in preparation for their Labor Day weekend four-game trip to Mazatlan.

For the first five days, until the fall semester opens Aug. 27, only the returning roster members may practice. Beginning Aug. 27, the freshman headlined by O.J. Mayo and Davon Jefferson, will join their teammates for the final five days of workouts.