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‘King of the Little Things’: Hines Jr. vital to the Bulls entering the AAC Tournament

Mary Holt/South Florida Athletics

He doesn't have the long-range shooting ability of Tyler Harris. He lacks the highlight-reel leaping skills of Keyshawn Bryant. And he doesn't have the inside presence of a 7-foot, 280-pound body like Russel Tchewa.

But when it comes to the fortunes of USF's men's basketball team — and how to judge the value of junior forward Sam Hines Jr. — Coach Brian Gregory has the perfect description.

"We can't win without him,'' Gregory said.

Whether it's rebounding, defense, passing, scoring, leadership or example-setting, Hines always provides the right ingredients for the No.