Washington's Zone Is Plenty Familiar To Tar Heels
Posted Mar 23, 2019
The one constant during UNC’s open session with the media focused on Washington’s 2-3 zone defense, which bears a strong resemblance to what Syracuse runs. Of course, Huskies coach Mike Hopkins played for the Orange and worked for Orange coach Jim Boeheim, so he knows a thing or two about employing a successful zone.
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
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