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[QUOTE="007, post: 140939, member: 393"]
Finally!

There are 4 factors in SU's consistently poor defensive rebounding efficiency:

1. How much space the Forwards are required to cover (it is unlike any other 2-3 zone out there at any level); strong side  will almost always be out of position to rebound on any shot from the wing, or when hedging to a shooter on their side.

2. Fundamentals - with the exception of Forth and Danny Shayes, all SU big men have left their feet and/or attempted to block shots on just about any shot in the paint. And many times, more than just one players is leaving his feet on any given shot. Again, leaving the player or players out of position to rebound.

3. Boxing Out - combination of factors here; not in position to box out (see #1 & 2), and does not appear to be a point of emphasis (fundamentals). Because of their length/athleticism, SU players tend to overly rely on jumping ability to rebound, rather than boxing out first.

4. Innate ability - we have had very few naturally gifted rebounders (Coleman, Wallace, Melo, Jackson come to mind).
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