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Message: [QUOTE="jayp123669, post: 5135110, member: 12375"] But that's precisely the point you cant "absorb" his terrible defense. Solo is the epitome of "get you 5, lose you 5" type player. Meaning that he is one of our top 3 offensive players but how "valuable" is he if he gives back the 5 scored on defense? Your left with a zero sum player. According to data hes our overall WORST player due to this. Obviously; I want Solo on the floor IF Hurley can fix his defense because there really is a lot to like about his offense. But that's a big IF at this point. Right now per data, Solo is essentially a bench player who comes off the bench for offensive firepower, in small spurts (15-20 min or less on the floor). Similar to how John "Microwave" Gwynn was utilized in the past with Calhoun among others. An offensive sparkplug but not a full time player. That's what he is. That's what his numbers SAY he is. I'm hopeful he can change but that means his defense must get markedly better and FAST. So knowing this, yes UConn would need to mix and match to maximize there best defenders and offensive players because none are the same. Last year we were blessed...our 5 best offensive players ALSO happened to be 5 of our best 6 defenders. There was no drop off and no need to mix and match. This year that's not the case. Solo is a perfect example. A top 3 Offensive player for us and our by far worst defender. [/QUOTE]