Siena men's basketball: Zone defense is back

[Tony]

Mark of a good coach- Jimmy coaches to teams abilities rather than what he wants- the big line up is rather slow and when we have Wright and Hymes in we are small. As Jimmy signs new players I think you'll see less zone but for now it helps us stay out of foul trouble and cover up the fact several of the starters are not the quickest guys in world at their position. Also Hopper confirms he is leaving after season- so now we "officially" have a open scholarship

www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Siena-men-s-basketball-Zone-defense-is-back-5129643.php

Lewis is confident

www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20140110/SPORTS04/301100038/Men-s-basketball-Confident-Marist-set-take-Siena


The emergence of Imoh ( along with better play by freshmen) is big reason why Saints are playing better. Imoh is such a force inside- I didn't give Imoh enough credit for Rider win. Early in game Rider kept coming inside and Imoh either rejected the shot or altered it. If Imoh can stay out of foul trouble Siena will be that much better since Saints are a far better team with Imoh on the floor

www.troyrecord.com/sports/20140109/sienas-silas-a-force-on-defense

[mrsiena]

On the radio show last night Jimmy said they are trying to get Imoh another year beyond next year. Knowing the misguided decisions by the NCAA I'm not holding my breath. It would be great if it happens the way Imoh is progressing.

[Sienafan]

Smart move by Patsos. Play with what you've got instead of what you want to have. This team is not yet built for his style. He needs at least another two recruiting classes to get quicker, more athletic players who can play the tough man to man style he wants with constant pressure without fouling so much. Use of the zone more should ease the fouling situation.

[Tony]

If you guys remember Fran did same thing his first year-- he played a lot of zone well because he had to..Haddix, David Ryan, Tay fisher..guys that were not good man defenders-as he got more talent Fran went to man D more and more - I expect Jimmy to do same as he gets more talent in pipe line over next few years