LAS VEGAS -- Getting the ball to Reid Travis early is the key to Stanford's offensive success. He gets a few baskets, the opposing team has to adjust and the Cardinal can play free and easy.
They sure did against rival California.
Travis triggered a quick start, finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds, and led Stanford in a 76-58 rout over Cal in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament on Wednesday.
"Reid is always going to be a focal point of the defense, for good reason, because he's a focal point of our offense as well," Stanford coach Jerod Haase said.