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[QUOTE="44cuse, post: 1728702, member: 693"]
While I don't necessarily disagree with you, traditionally feeding the post has never been a strength of SU guards.  So even with a stronger post presence, you still have to make the entry pass.  It's pretty clear to me (at least IMO) that it's not been a focal point of our offense for many years in practice.

This year is clearly an exception, but I don't think (and I don't hear) anyone is talking JB up as an offensive wizard.  He's a great coach but a technical offense has not been his choice. And BTW, just like the zone (which I don't personally agree with exclusively) I accept as a fan because the results are generally there.  But I don't think anyone would argue that much of SU's brand in the court has been built on: 1. The Zone, 2. Letting players play (this used to be a cornerstone of the recruitment philosophy), 3. Points in transition out of TOs from the zone.  Contrast that with teams that have more of a structured offensive identity.

Personally I don't know that I want a WISC type offense, but I really wouldn't mind more of a functional inside out game (again not basing that on just this year and yes I know ha relies on a big man or two who can also pass...I'm a warriors fan so I get it) and that all starts with the ability to make a good post entry pass.

44cuse
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