Gates runs a defense that relies heavily on switching. Last year, they were able to generally succeed with this style because Hodge was quick enough to move on those switches up top and get into passing lanes.
However, when they can’t close out on shooters they give up a ton of easy buckets — either to open shooters or down low when they run out to cover the shooter.
The 2022-23 could shoot their way out of trouble when this happened. This team can’t do either (even with Grill and Hodge) and that buries them.
However, when they can’t close out on shooters they give up a ton of easy buckets — either to open shooters or down low when they run out to cover the shooter.
The 2022-23 could shoot their way out of trouble when this happened. This team can’t do either (even with Grill and Hodge) and that buries them.
