For almost 22 years, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim has kept opposing coaches’ heads in a whirlwind.
His matchup 2-3 zone is often regarded as one of the most difficult defenses in college basketball. The presence of lengthy guards and forwards cutting off the paint has stifled teams looking to create low post offense.
This year, the tale is no different. With 6-foot-5 Frank Howard and 6-foot-6 Tyus Battle controlling the perimeter and 7-foot-2 Paschal Chukwu in the paint, the Orangemen have held teams to just 64.6 points per game on just under 40 percent shooting.