During the post-game press conference on Monday, Leonard Hamilton, head coach of the Florida State Seminoles, jokingly admitted that perhaps his team should have played zone the entire game. If you’re watched the Pittsburgh Panthers (12-5, 2-2) play of late, then you know the reason: The freshman guard duo of Xavier Johnson and Trey McGowens have been living at the rim - and the free throw line as a result.
As Pitt stares down a matchup on the road against the Syracuse Orange tomorrow, a team that will play the 2-3 zone better than nearly everyone in the country, it’s becoming increasing important for the Panthers to diversify their offensive portfolio.