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[QUOTE="Digable5, post: 1808786, member: 144"]
Obviously we did well with the press in the tournament last year but I'm not sure it is in our best interest to run regularly this upcoming season.

First of all we have a short bench.  I know we normally only play 7-8 players but that can happen because the zone helps reserve energy for the starters.   If we play more press will that tire them out?  If they get tired or into foul trouble who are you turning to? Last year we still had Oboko and Joseph in an emergency.  This season we would have to turn to walk-ons.

Second, don't teams have a lot of success against Syracuse by getting down the court before the zone has a chance to set up?  Why make it easier for them?

Lastly, do we have the experience to be as effective?  Having Chukwu guard the basket is a big advantage but losing crafty veterans like Gbinje and Cooney and replacing them with Battle and Howard might lose a little of the ability.

I like the excitement of the press and think Syracuse has the length and athletes to do it well, but I think with some of the issues I brought up above it might be better to use it sparingly and strategically.  If the opponent has a shaky backcourt or just to keep them on their toes would be how Inwould handle it.
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