Pirlo is not known for his mobility as much as he is for his pinpoint passing and tactical nous qualities that don't erode with age.

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Michigan matches up well with the zone, thanks to pinpoint-passing guard Trey Burke and outside shooting threats Tim Hardaway Jr. and Nik Stauskas.

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To further pinpoint the seemingly greater importance of the passing game, 6 of the first 32 selected were either cornerbacks or safeties.

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Perrett collected a pinpoint Hohaia kick for his third before Jason Nightingale and Sika Manu both finished off more glorious passing play with ease.

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