USC forward Taj Gibson celebrates after the Trojans’ last-second defensive stand gives them a 66-63 victory over Arizona State and the Pac-10 tournament title Saturday afternoon at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Pac-10 tournament MVP DeMar DeRozan, who had 25 points in the championship game Saturday, cuts down a piece of the net during the postgame celebration. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC guard Daniel Hackett, who finished with 19 points after making two clutch free throws for the lead Saturday afternoon, kisses the Pac-10 tournament championship trophy. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans forwards Taj Gibson (22) and DeMar DeRozan (10) force Arizona State guard Ty Abbott into a difficult shot late in the second half Saturday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC guard Marcus Simmons is fouled while stealing the ball from Arizona State guard James Harden late in the game Saturday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Trojans guard Marcus Simmons reacts after drawing a foul on James Harden late in the second half Saturday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC forward Taj Gibson gets tangled with Arizona State forward Jeff Pendergraph during a battle for a rebound in the second half Saturday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC Coach Tim Floyd gives instructions to his players during a timeout in the first half Saturday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC guard Daniel Hackett pulls up for a jumper over Sun Devils guard Derek Glasser during the first half Saturday. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Trojans forward Leonard Washington drives the baseline against Arizona State forward Rihards Kuksiks in the first half Saturday. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Trojans forward DeMar DeRozan attempts a reverse layup against the defense of Arizona State forward Jeff Pendergraph during the first half Saturday. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Sun Devils forward Jeff Pendergraph puts down a dunk over USC forward DeMar DeRozan during the first half Saturday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
