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In order of combined efficiency margin, only looking at top 5 lineups. So there could be other better combinations in terms of just OFF or just DEF, but they are let down by the other side of the equation so not included because overall they aren't as good.

Please excuse the position tags, it's just for organization and clarity, we all understand the concept of "position-less basketball".

Tier 1: Best lineups
C Fouss, PF Kanon, SF Richie, SG Knell, PG Egor (#1 of 5 OFF, #3 of 5 DEF)
C Keita, PF Kanon, SF Richie, SG Egor, PG Hall (#4 OFF, #1 DEF)

Tier 2: Great lineups
C Keita, PF Kanon, SF Richie, SG Knell, PG Hall (#2 OFF, #4 DEF)
C Keita, PF Kanon, SF Richie, SG Knell, PG Egor (#5 OFF, #2 DEF)

Tier 3: Good lineup
C Fouss, PF Kanon, SF Richie, SG Egor, PG Hall (#3 OFF, #5 DEF)

Only two players are in all 5 top lineups: Richie and Kanon. This speaks to their versatility to be able to thrive with multiple sets of teammates. I would have been surprised to know Kanon was in all 5 of these as a FR if you'd told me this prior to the season, and even through the first few games as he struggled mightily with things like shot selection and team D. But this really illustrates how Mag and Bosko underwhelmed early on.

It's interesting to note that our top DEF lineup includes, perhaps a bit surprisingly, both Hall (smallish) and Demin (freshman).

No Baker or Mag in any of the above - both struggled early on, but have had some nice games since and maybe will work their way in.

The starting lineup coaches seem to want to use when everyone is healthy is the second best overall, #1 DEF and #4 OFF. But our best lineup is also #1 OFF with Fouss and Knell replacing Keita and Hall.