"So you gotta have an 'Iron Five' play really well until we find some guys that can come in and give us a lift."
None of the bench players scored in the first half Saturday night against Saint Mary's.
Having emerged as a valuable sixth man, Guinn is an energy guy and a decent defensive player, but doesn't score much. He played 25 minutes against the Toreros and attempted just three shots. He had four rebounds and two steals.
"I am saying our bench is giving us a lift, but it is not in points," Rose said.