Cody Zeller (and Indiana Game Thread in the Comments) - StateFans Nation StateFans Nation

Given Pack fans distaste for UNC’s absurdly awkward Senior, Tyler Zeller, we found it only appropriate to highlight his younger brother, Cody: the lone freshman in Tom Crean’s starting rotation. I can’t wait to see how the students go after him.

For starters, the family resemblance is impeccable.

Apparently his teammates aren’t trusting young Cody and he is having some trouble getting the ball. ESPN

Crean’s thoughts:

During a preseason scrimmage in October, Indiana coach Tom Crean saw something he didn’t like: His top freshman, Cody Zeller, wasn’t getting the ball. So Crean stopped practice to institute a rule. If the 6-foot-11 forward didn’t get at least one touch on a possession, his team’s bucket wouldn’t count.

“They did not lose the next couple of scrimmages,” Crean said later. “It was amazing. Cody makes it easier for everyone. Not to be a visionary, but I saw it coming.”

On a more serious note, at an athletic 6’ll”, Zeller could create a mis-match in the paint and The Pack will need to step up inside.

BJD Update: Because I’m lazy, this shall double as your open game thread. See you in the comments, bring the snark brothers and sisters. Hallelujah!!

223 Responses to Cody Zeller (and Indiana Game Thread in the Comments)

eas 11/30/2011 at 9:08 PM #

I would NOT PISS on Mike Patrick if he were on FIRE. I can’t stand that dumbass drunk idiot!
Rick 11/30/2011 at 9:09 PM #

What does he do?
turfpack 11/30/2011 at 9:10 PM #

Thanks coach Gott I had forgotten what real BB look like.
Wufpacker 11/30/2011 at 9:11 PM #

No foul???? Leslie might have broken ribs after that one….jeebus.
Rick 11/30/2011 at 9:11 PM #

That looked like a good block.

Drunk Patrick agrees with it of course
Wufpacker 11/30/2011 at 9:13 PM #

Thought he got him with the body but maybe I was just hoping.
Rick 11/30/2011 at 9:13 PM #

Calls going against Leslie but he seems to be keeping his head
Rick 11/30/2011 at 9:15 PM #

Brown looks good tonight
redcanine 11/30/2011 at 9:16 PM #

Howell hasn’t been heard from. We could really use him.
tractor57 11/30/2011 at 9:17 PM #

I’m officially on the Gott train
turfpack 11/30/2011 at 9:18 PM #

Rick you are right, when Zo wants to he can take over.
MrPlywood 11/30/2011 at 9:20 PM #

It’s SO nice to watch a game with flow. I also like seeing State sky down the lane for rebounds. They look so much more athletic this year.
MrPlywood 11/30/2011 at 9:22 PM #

Patrick: “I haven’t been wrong in years.”

Wrong.
MrPlywood 11/30/2011 at 9:23 PM #

Wood talking some smack…
Alpha Wolf 11/30/2011 at 9:23 PM #
MrPlywood 11/30/2011 at 9:24 PM #

Beautiful.
Rick 11/30/2011 at 9:24 PM #

Calvin with a blovk and Wood with a three.
What a play
Wufpacker 11/30/2011 at 9:24 PM #

Thought Leslie had position there.
BJD95 11/30/2011 at 9:26 PM #

I also like our apparent taste for blood. Great energy the last three minutes. We could maybe help the ACC suck out a draw here!!
Rick 11/30/2011 at 9:26 PM #

This team makes runs with defense not with hot shooting.
That is the difference in good and great teams
turfpack 11/30/2011 at 9:28 PM #

I think you are going to see Zo go off in a few minutes.
LifeLongWolf 11/30/2011 at 9:29 PM #

Maybe conditioning is a factor? This is the point in the game where we used to fall apart. Maybe that can be an advantage this year.

Holy crap, it’s been since Chuckie Brown since I’ve watched a State team this good. This is awesome! I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like.
eas 11/30/2011 at 9:29 PM #

We just play hard and our coaches do the same. This is why I love watching this team.
Rick 11/30/2011 at 9:31 PM #

Treebeard the second?
eas 11/30/2011 at 9:31 PM #

Gott looks tired…..