1.   The essence of Red Holzman was his ability to blend talent on two championship teams.

2.   The man charged with blending their talents into victories sounds unmoved by the issue.

3.   The three played in different bands before deciding to blend their talents.

4.   They have blended this talent into a cohesive unit.

5.   Wilkens is a wonderful choice for blending the talents.

6.   Coach Oleg Romantsev will need the time to blend the talents into tight teamwork.

7.   Just as star-stocked as its rivals, Parma has managed to blend its talent into a solid machine.

8.   The key will be how head coach Bora Mulitinovic, taking his record fourth country to the tournament, blends the talent at his disposal.