Duck Rodgers
Well-Known Member
Syracuse zone defense was very impressive tonight. Are Zags in trouble?
Only thing the Zags don't really have that you would want against a zone is a top tier point guard, but they seem to get along well enough without one. They whip the ball around pretty well. All 5 starters shoot above 35% from 3. Wiltjer is big and can shoot over almost everybody regardless of how tight the Defense is. Sabonis is a good dump in and kick back big. Eric McClellan got to the rim all night long against Utah so I imagine he'll be able to get in the sweet spost that usually opens up in zones quite easily and hit those shots or make the right passes. I think they are equipped to handle it.