Mobley's 23 points lead No. 16 USC over E. Kentucky 80-68

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) reacts after dunking against Eastern Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. USC won 80-68. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Southern California guard Boogie Ellis, center, shoots against Eastern Kentucky guards Russhard Cruickshank, left, and Cooper Robb during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Eastern Kentucky forward Devontae Blanton (14) goes to basket while defended by Southern California forward Max Agbonkpolo (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. USC won 80-68. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Southern California forward Max Agbonkpolo dunks against Eastern Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Southern California guard Boogie Ellis, right, drives past Eastern Kentucky guard Dashawn Jsckson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) looks to pass while defended by Eastern Kentucky guard Russhard Cruickshank during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) dunks over Eastern Kentucky forward Michael Wardy (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. USC won 80-68. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Eastern Kentucky guard Curt Lewis (4) goes to basket while defended by Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. USC won 80-68. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Eastern Kentucky forward Devontae Blanton (14) grabs a rebound next to Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley (3) shoots against Eastern Kentucky forward Jannson Williams (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)