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Buzz Williams on the Jim Boeheim zone: 'I think he's smarter than he says'

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams considers Jim Boeheim's 2-3 zone defense such a unique puzzle that he's adjusted his description for the Syracuse scheme.

While Boeheim is famous for his 2-3 zone defense, Williams said the Hokies were befuddled by what he labels a 4-1 scheme, with SU's forwards playing high enough to deny the 3-pointers and wing drives that a zone frequently surrenders.

The uniqueness of SU's zone, combined with Syracuse's unmatched size this season, led to Virginia Tech's worst offensive performance of the year during a 68-56 loss inside the Carrier Dome on Sunday.