At this point, he's not a great matchup against a 2-3 zone - he isn't great shooter over it, isn't as shifty with the ball as someone like Berke to create a midrange once he penetrates between the top and the baseline/deeper outside wing defender, and his post game isn't developed... on a night when we were clearly, and smartly, playing …
At this point, he's not a great matchup against a 2-3 zone - he isn't great shooter over it, isn't as shifty with the ball as someone like Berke to create a midrange once he penetrates between the top and the baseline/deeper outside wing defender, and his post game isn't developed... on a night when we were clearly, and smartly, playing through the post which UDub really couldn't defend, there wasn't much of a role for him. Very glad to see his positive attitude - hopeful his time will come.
At this point, he's not a great matchup against a 2-3 zone - he isn't great shooter over it, isn't as shifty with the ball as someone like Berke to create a midrange once he penetrates between the top and the baseline/deeper outside wing defender, and his post game isn't developed... on a night when we were clearly, and smartly, playing through the post which UDub really couldn't defend, there wasn't much of a role for him. Very glad to see his positive attitude - hopeful his time will come.