Chris Boucher relishes hard coaching. He's come to the right place. At the foundation of Joe Mazzulla's ability to get the most out of his players on the court is learning who they are off the hardwood. That gives him an understanding of the approach that works best for them. It also lets them know he is invested in them, enabling him to challenge them.
As a seasoned veteran, the 32-year-old Boucher is accustomed to that style of coaching. That includes his two collegiate campaigns with the Oregon Ducks.
When asked if that or another approach brings the best out of him on Tuesday at the Auerbach Center, he told Hardwood Houdini, "Probably hard coaching.