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He does this article periodically where he fixes good teams' weaknesses by adding one current player that would make them a lot better.
http://www.si.com/college-basketbal...g-pieces-arizona-michigan-notre-dame-Syracuse
Connecticut
Biggest problem: When it comes to these Huskies, the Jigsaw Man is puzzled. How is it that a team with all this perimeter pop is ranked 296th nationally in free throw rate? Why are these swarming athletes ranked 212th in defensive steal percentage?
UConn is a good shooting team, and it has the nation’s top shot-blockers (in block percentage) in Amida Brimah. Yet, when this team needs a key basket or free throw, it has come up a little short. The Jigsaw Man believes (and he senses that coach Kevin Ollie does, too) that Sterling Gibbs is miscast as a fulltime point guard. Sure, Gibbs has some point guard skills, but he is at his most effective when he is off the ball, which has the added benefit of saving his legs. Freshman Jalen Adams has provided a respite at times, but not enough. This team needs a genuine pass-first quarterback who can relieve Gibbs’ strain and spark the perimeter D.
Missing piece: Jabril Durham, 6'1" senior guard, Arkansas
The Jigsaw Man believes it’s a shame that Durham is spending his final season on a mediocre team. The Razorbacks lost at home to Mercer on Saturday to fall to 5–5. They don’t appear to be headed for the NCAA tournament.
And still, Durham is racking up some incredible non-scoring numbers. He is dishing 7.8 assists per game, which is fourth in the country. He also leads the SEC in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.55) and ranks second in steals (2.20). Gibbs and Rodney Purvis don’t have to worry about him taking away their shots, as Durham has only made five three-pointers all season (on 22 attempts). Durham can tutor Adams and show him how to run a team at this level. The Jigsaw Man appreciates teamwork even more than talent. Durham will bring both to Storrs.
http://www.si.com/college-basketbal...g-pieces-arizona-michigan-notre-dame-Syracuse
Connecticut
Biggest problem: When it comes to these Huskies, the Jigsaw Man is puzzled. How is it that a team with all this perimeter pop is ranked 296th nationally in free throw rate? Why are these swarming athletes ranked 212th in defensive steal percentage?
UConn is a good shooting team, and it has the nation’s top shot-blockers (in block percentage) in Amida Brimah. Yet, when this team needs a key basket or free throw, it has come up a little short. The Jigsaw Man believes (and he senses that coach Kevin Ollie does, too) that Sterling Gibbs is miscast as a fulltime point guard. Sure, Gibbs has some point guard skills, but he is at his most effective when he is off the ball, which has the added benefit of saving his legs. Freshman Jalen Adams has provided a respite at times, but not enough. This team needs a genuine pass-first quarterback who can relieve Gibbs’ strain and spark the perimeter D.
Missing piece: Jabril Durham, 6'1" senior guard, Arkansas
The Jigsaw Man believes it’s a shame that Durham is spending his final season on a mediocre team. The Razorbacks lost at home to Mercer on Saturday to fall to 5–5. They don’t appear to be headed for the NCAA tournament.
And still, Durham is racking up some incredible non-scoring numbers. He is dishing 7.8 assists per game, which is fourth in the country. He also leads the SEC in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.55) and ranks second in steals (2.20). Gibbs and Rodney Purvis don’t have to worry about him taking away their shots, as Durham has only made five three-pointers all season (on 22 attempts). Durham can tutor Adams and show him how to run a team at this level. The Jigsaw Man appreciates teamwork even more than talent. Durham will bring both to Storrs.
