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[QUOTE="Powellfan, post: 2655919, member: 4819"]
Excited about the new rules. Agree with CreaseRat, the shrinking of the box is an under appreciated aspect of the change.  Felt like a lot of potential fast breaks were quickly quelled due to subs being able to catch up to the ball on turnovers.

Surprisingly conflicted about the shot clock. I think I'd rather have it than not, but I do worry about teams exclusively using zone defenses, and worry that we are diminishing some teams "individuality" by forcing them to play at a certain pace.  I could be totally wrong.  Making the refs responsible for timer on did not seem like something that was sustainable.

As for how it affects this current Syracuse team I think it is good for the team because A) they have depth and a B) a coach who isn't afraid to use it. However they have been playing a very very slow pace these past few years and I wonder how the coaching staff will transition back to playing a faster speed.  Also, if more teams play zone defense, I don't see a starting player at least being the patented "zone buster" that a Derek DeJoe ,  Dan Hardy or Nate Mariano was.  Would be interested if this opens things up for a Lucas Quinn or David Lipka.

Anyways, things to ponder.
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