The Setonian · Nov 30, 2017
Sanogo’s return to starting lineup reignites defense
After watching his team give up 54 first-half points to Rhode Island in the NIT Season Tip-Off on Thanksgiving night, Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard knew something had to change defensively.
Willard went back to his old ways to solve his team’s defensive woes.
Photo via Sarah Yenesel/Assistant Photography EditorIsmael Sanogo, the senior forward, played scarcely as a freshman, appearing in 18 games and making just one start. However, in his sophomore and junior seasons, Sanogo started 50 of the 61 games that he played in, establishing himself as a glue guy and arguably the team’s most valuable player on the defensive end in the process.