All for running the 2-3 zone
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Nice call by Woodson on the zone and nice that the team finally decided they weren’t going to lose this game.
This is a monster win for March. A loss would have been horrid. Can’t lose these games. Losing by 20 to uconn won’t hurt us.
Totally shocking to see a half-assed 2-3 completely befuddle a team that was ripping us to shreds in the man. Credit to Woody.
Yes, it worked and the team played maybe their best 4 minutes of the season, to finish the game.
No switching involved so our guys should be able to figure it out.
What was half assed about it? They covered the perimeter and rebounded remarkably well considering they don't play zone often.
I’m kind of shocked that they played the zone so well. Great job with the full court pressure into the 2-3 zone. UL was down to 17 or 18 seconds before they really started any offense. With their overall length and Ware in the middle, it’s a nice weapon to have.
Kept MR and KW from picking up 5th fouls as well.
There was a whole lot of standing around. Only got back cut once for a dunk. Shows that Kenny and Danny aren’t that bright. But yes, they did get most of the rebounds. I really don’t care what defense they play as long as they rebound.
Before we switched to the zone I was beginning to think the NIT might be a stretch.
I’m not for just running it all year but switching to it when needed. Looked more like a match up hybrid.
I had the same thought and figured that’s why we were playing in MSG. They still play the finals in MSG, right?
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Nice in game adjustment by Woodson. IU probably doesn't win this one if their guards kept breaking us down and getting into the paint. Great job coach.
Woody on post Fisch interview said somebody suggested it in the huddle and he said what the heck.
He is not a fan of zone
Still of the mind I haven't seen Coach Woodson make a strategic or tactical mistake having bearing on a game or the program. But the tactical shift to zone to break the momentum of that little guard was bit brilliance. Once he pulled the trigger I don't believe L'ville hit another trey either. What's strategic is now every opponent has to prepare for both man and zone. But I do wish he'd learn how to coach collegiate round ball. SOON! HA!
Was screaming for it yesterday. They executed it nicely and Lvl missed shots from the seam.
Did you happen to notice the timing of the zone? Kenny pulled #4 right before we went to it. Clark is much happier to launch off-balance 30-footers than that little dude. By the time he put him back in, we had the lead and had regained control. Of course he had 4 fouls too, so maybe Kenny didn’t have much of a choice. Tasmanian Devil sort of player.
If I’m the assistant coach that suggested it, I’d be a little salty woody didn’t give me credit by name. That’s how assistants get recognized as future head coaches. Hell, maybe it was Leal. He’s become a de facto assistant.
I think Woody likes the zone now a lot more than he did an hour ago. Going forward hopefully it will keep the bigs out of foul trouble.
Louisville helped our zone with a 26.3% three-point shooting percentage (5-19). After we thwarted their drives, it did them little good to pass outside for three-point shots. If they nailed their three-pointers, they would have won.
Ware and Reneau learned how to play with four fouls, too.
It did today, but just about any coach anywhere will tell you zones are hard to rebound out of. But since we rarely block out, I guess a jumping contest is ok.
It’s a fun team to watch. A bit of new look not recently seen…some authority underneath with a good mix of burly with the squirrely not backing down in stand of ground.
I’m proud of the way they handled the adversity.
On Don’s post game wrap up, Woodson did say someone suggested the 2-3 zone and he said, “Why not?”. He still gets credit for it and who suggested it gets a free Rancher’s Rib-eye at Colorado Steakhouse or whatever it is they might call their thick and juicy’s, barked in smoky crust.
I’m proud of the way they handled the adversity.
On Don’s post game wrap up, Woodson did say someone suggested the 2-3 zone and he said, “Why not?”. He still gets credit for it and who suggested it gets a free Rancher’s Rib-eye at Colorado Steakhouse or whatever it is they might call their thick and juicy’s, barked in smoky crust.
We were 1-11... I think Mack is hitting these come February. Keep shooting Mack, you are our only hope!!!
Cav, no offense, and I really hope you’re right, but I feel like we’ve heard this before. What exactly do you believe will change from now to then?
Lol, it probably was Leal. His high school coach was far better than anything we've seen at IU for a long long time.
Yeah even in the zone.. Lots of open gaps....That good teams will take target practice ..
His shot looks good coming off his hands and he is 6'8 and can get it whenever he wants.
C'mon, man, they closed down years ago and just recently tore down the building. Sheesh.
Any team with a pulse would destroy that zone..
I went there in college on taco night, .50 cents or something. I was sober at the time, and my asian buddy could eat about a million tacos and wasn't a drinker. The owner was pissed and made some comment that we were suppose to drink if we came to taco night.
Never went back!!
It is a good tool to have available. Maybe we can become good at it and use it to break momentum. It would be fun to use it for an entire game to see how we do with it.
Back in the day it was a pretty decent steak house. I don't know why it went out of business. Pretty sure it was before Covid.
From the lights going out in Georgia ...to Vegas baybeee!!!!
