There has been a lot of discussion about JZ and his role and value to the team. The Citadel game more or less proved he is the number 2 player on the team right now and will continue to be important for the team's success this year.
The question has become how well can he play in the ACC league games. I think JZ can remain extremely important to the team in ACC play. With Post being able to stretch the court and most likely taking the rim protector with him, it opens up JZ's back-to-the-basket game. He is fairly strong and can use this game against guards that might be more athletic than he. Some of the shots he sank at Citadel (such the one at the end of the game with his right hand coming from the left lane) indicate he has some nice moves. With his his 3 pt shot, and the potential of at least one other 3 pt threat (Hand), he might remain a 2nd or 3rd scoring threat the team needs on offense. Last year opposing defenses just stayed in the paint against BC and this aspect of this game and his driving was not effective. Threats from the 3 might change that...
The question has become how well can he play in the ACC league games. I think JZ can remain extremely important to the team in ACC play. With Post being able to stretch the court and most likely taking the rim protector with him, it opens up JZ's back-to-the-basket game. He is fairly strong and can use this game against guards that might be more athletic than he. Some of the shots he sank at Citadel (such the one at the end of the game with his right hand coming from the left lane) indicate he has some nice moves. With his his 3 pt shot, and the potential of at least one other 3 pt threat (Hand), he might remain a 2nd or 3rd scoring threat the team needs on offense. Last year opposing defenses just stayed in the paint against BC and this aspect of this game and his driving was not effective. Threats from the 3 might change that...
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