In Reply to: What will Cronin do? posted by ej on January 29, 2025 at 09:47:01
creates challenges on defense. I take this to mean Bilodeau is limited when it comes to covering other 4s.
With a late lead, Cronin also said Kyle can switch on pick and rolls, while Mara has to hedge and recover. Being able to switch on all screens limits open shots, so it's a logical late game strategy.
Taking that into consideration, I expect Bilodeau and Dailey to continue to start in the front court, with Mara subbing in for Bilodeau, and then Dailey/Mara switching with Bilodeau/Kyle as score and match-ups dictate.
And to the extent Cronin is perceived as a defense first, last, and always coach; I'd argue playing Bilodeau at the 5 over either Mara or Kyle suggests that's not necessarily so.