I said in another thread I like the idea of Hadaway, Clayton and Searls all together. Problem is, while they are our better defenders, none of them could guard a MAC SF. They'll get blown by and reach/foul as much as our guards and wings do now!

That's what a zone defense is for ... particularly when you play big and/or unathletic guys.

I posted this reply on this subject in another thread as well, but I do think trying this lineup would be worthwhile. Wouldn't even have to be to start a game, but maybe play it against another team's bench to possibly ease the burden on Clayton or Hadaway on the defensive end guarding wings.

Problem is, I don't ever see Boals really leaning into this lineup enough. It could be seen as abandoning his philosophy and all of the guards he's recruited to play the small-ball style we're used to. It would severely limit the guards playing time.

If Reef is out longer term, maybe there's a slightly higher chance, but we still have a number of guards expecting to get significant playing time, while playing a certain way. Going big would change all of that.