Good basketball find ways to win when game situations unexpectedly veer away from pregame predictions. They share the wealth and don't rely solely on a single individual's talent, and every player brings a different toolbox to the team's collective success. Their victories are a byproduct of their internal work and delivered because of a selfless attitude. They have superstar, centerpiece players, but other options retain their own presence through chemistry built both on and off the court.
On Thursday night, Boston College's 86-69 win over Penn State offered Exhibit A on that topic after 70 percent of its offense came from the unexpected trio of Cameron Swartz, Jaelyn Batts and Marnelle Garraud.