Chances we go 10 deep and play some zone today?

[clankhan]

Thinking ahead to our game against UCONN, I'm wondering if we can mix things up a bit. They usually stick to a shorter rotation, so what if we throw them off balance by going deeper and trying out some zone defense? Maybe use everyone on our roster to wear them out (ala VCU in 2011)?

Our guards are smaller, but we've got depth to work with. Why not give Morton, Heide, and Colvin some minutes against their key players like Newon, Castle, and Spencer? And let's not forget about Furst (maybe) and Gillis – they could add some size and depth, especially if we mix in a bit of zone.

Any Chance?

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

0%

 

[clankhan]

0%

Looking at their trio of guards, I just don't see how we can defend them effectively at 6'4, 6'5 and 6'6'. What do you think?

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

About as good of chance as me winning the Powerball or MegaMillions

 

[clankhan]

About as good of chance as me winning the Powerball or MegaMillions

One of those games where I wish lance, braden and loyer were a couple inches taller...

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Looking at their trio of guards, I just don't see how we can defend them effectively at 6'4, 6'5 and 6'6'. What do you think?

Morton may get a bit more play at times than he has this month. But we won’t go 10 deep play a zone.

Arizona had big guards, yes?

 

[clankhan]

Morton may get a bit more play at times than he has this month. But we won’t go 10 deep play a zone.

Arizona had big guards, yes?

Yes I believe so, although their starters were just a tad bit shorter IIRC at 6'2, 6'4 and 6'6

 

[urbanhack]

Yes, let's completely change what got us here.

 

[BBG]

Thinking ahead to our game against UCONN, I'm wondering if we can mix things up a bit. They usually stick to a shorter rotation, so what if we throw them off balance by going deeper and trying out some zone defense? Maybe use everyone on our roster to wear them out (ala VCU in 2011)?

Our guards are smaller, but we've got depth to work with. Why not give Morton, Heide, and Colvin some minutes against their key players like Newon, Castle, and Spencer? And let's not forget about Furst (maybe) and Gillis – they could add some size and depth, especially if we mix in a bit of zone.

Any Chance?

 

[clankhan]

I understand the sentiment, but I'm just trying to engage in a speculative discussion on how we are going to match up with their guards. As fans, that's all we can really do, right? Speculate and analyze the matchups.

 

[krazychicagod]

Exactly 0%

 

[Gman544]

0% but I’d like to get a few minutes from Heide and may a minute or two without giving up easy buckets from Colvin.

 

[clankhan]

0% but I’d like to get a few minutes from Heide and may a minute or two without giving up easy buckets from Colvin.

I was thinking maybe a healthy mix of Morton, Heide, Colvin whenever Jones/Braden are out and/or we need to slow someone down.

 

[purduedavie]

Gillis, Heide, Colvin (I think he nails a 3) play, that’s it unless Morton comes in for fouls.

 

[urbanhack]

I was thinking maybe a healthy mix of Morton, Heide, Colvin whenever Jones/Braden are out and/or we need to slow someone down.

Morton is not going to play unless there are fouls to give and no offensive possession. We need the best five offensive players on the court on every single possession.

And maybe the biggest reason this is ridiculous is there is absolutely no time to prepare for anything other than what they have been working on.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

I was thinking maybe a healthy mix of Morton, Heide, Colvin whenever Jones/Braden are out and/or we need to slow someone down.

Braden ain’t comin out and neither is Zach

 

[TwinDegrees2]

some size and depth, especially if we mix in a bit of zone.

Gillis, Heide, Colvin (I think he nails a 3) play, that’s it unless Morton comes in for fouls.

I think Colvin, after getting beaten so badly on his one play against NCS won't see the floor unless a lot of guys are In deep foul trouble. If all he had to do was shoot, that might be different.

UCONN is the one team our defense has to be off the scale to have a legit shot.

I can see Furst and Heide getting time....maybe.

 

[clankhan]

I think Colvin, after getting beaten so badly on his one play against NCS won't see the floor unless a lot of guys are In deep foul trouble. If all he had to do was shoot, that might be different.

UCONN is the one team our defense has to be off the scale to have a legit shot.

I can see Furst and Heide getting time....maybe.

I would hope Colvin at least gets a chance haha.

 

[Schmedly_Whiplash]

I understand the sentiment, but I'm just trying to engage in a speculative discussion on how we are going to match up with their guards. As fans, that's all we can really do, right? Speculate and analyze the matchups.

1) Braden is especially long armed and jumps very well. Aside from that he's pesky on the ball handler. He'll be fine.
Fletcher is a solid 6'4" I think. Colvin and Heide will undoubtably get some play, as might Morton. Lance is fine too. A couple of inches isn't that big a deal at this level.

 

[TwinDegrees2]

I would hope Colvin at least gets a chance haha.

I too hope Colvin gets a chance. And Waddell, and Furst, and Berg, and all the bench guys. And I hope it's because the Boilers are way up.