It's a fair point. But the one thing that would actually make a difference? Mahaney puts on big boy pants. Nowell just ain't ready and Diarra is almost running on empty. The only thing that gives me hope about this is Mahaney is playing so far below his ceiling and talent level. Right now, he is free loading. If he could come anywhere near his play in the away game versus Xavier, Diarra is fresh all game.
I know this is highly unlikely. Mahaney wouldn't make a huge difference but it is somewhere in the realm of possible and would make us a better team.