Therefore, it is constantly adjusting. It matches on the perimeter and funnels drives into certain areas, and plays angles very effectively. The Owls have big shot-blockers, and the perimeter players often direct penetrating players right into them. The zone anticipates very well, and the weakside of the zone is very active and shifts alignment with speed and quickness. The weakside does not simply face the ball, but plays man principles as well.
Openings close quickly, and opponents often rush shots because of that.
Most importantly, Temple believes in the zone, and they play it with confidence and aggressiveness. However, the guy that makes the zone go is Sanchez. He is able to help and recover better than any defender in the nation, and he reads the eyes of passers to get steals. Because of Sanchez, the Temple zone has great backflow, which means that the zone comes from behind to get steals and knock-aways. If you are not strong with the ball, Temple will take it from you.