Since losing Johnson, the Suns have used a seven-man rotation.

The winner of two national championships during the 1980's, Crum has been a staunch proponent of the six- to seven-man rotation and the inside game throughout his career.

The primary problem had been Martin's use of a seven-man rotation, which was supposed to help Rhoden and his sore back.

"He was the eighth man in a seven-man rotation of sportscasters."

Coach Jeff Van Gundy's seven-man rotation in the playoffs eventually created conditions that were ripe for injuries.

The Orangemen have one future professional player in John Wallace, a seven-man rotation and a tempo stuck in first gear.

In his absence, D'Antoni was using a reduced seven-man rotation with Bryant playing close to all 48 minutes each game.

Barkley was the difference in a game that, for 35 minutes, matched the Hoyas' size and depth against the Red Storm's speed and compact seven-man rotation.

Riley used a seven-man rotation, and New York appeared to wilt during the fourth quarter.

He has been going with a seven-man rotation, playing only Lindsey Hunter and Antonio McDyess off the bench.