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How Would Fire Players Work As An NCAA Basketball Team?

College basketball’s equivalent to the World Cup, the NCAA March Madness tournament provides excitement, thrills and surprises to millions of fans around the world.

With the first games just around the corner, and the actual team off this week for the international break, it’s a good time to indulge in some speculation. Let’s take a look at how our star players’ skills would transfer to the hardwood.

The Chicago Fire’s on-field captain, Dax McCarty, assumes the role of point guard. A great facilitator capable of maintaining possession and putting his teammates in great spots, Dax is never afraid to dig in on defense and make life miserable for the opposition.