Tyler Zeller

[freethrow]

I know he isn't available anymore but I thought some would like to see this. It seems he is having a heck of a season. In this game in January he had 32 points in the first half. And at the time of this article he was leading the state in scoring at 31.8 per game and I would guess he still is.

http://www.washtimesherald.com/sports/local_story_025235005.html?keyword=topstory

[DonnieKat]

I know he isn't available anymore but I thought some would like to see this. It seems he is having a heck of a season. In this game in January he had 32 points in the first half. And at the time of this article he was leading the state in scoring at 31.8 per game and I would guess he still is.

http://www.washtimesherald.com/sports/local_story_025235005.html?keyword=topstory

He's perfect for UNC. All offense, no D. More of the same for ol' Roy.

[blaccdayz]

He's perfect for UNC. All offense, no D. More of the same for ol' Roy.


He actually has plenty of defense. I've been to every home game that he has played except for two or three. I am from the same home town that he is. He is the first player up and down the court on offense and defense. He is constantly picking up other player's defenders because there isn't a whole lot of other talent on his team..especially guard talent. They have another good post player..but he is very slow, which leaves someone else usually open on the other team as well. One game that I went to..Tyler had 6 or 7 blocks. He is also the main focus of their trap defense and so far it has worked very well...they are beating opponents by an average of at least 20-25. When you are watching a game...it just seems like he is everywhere and he can hit everything. I've never seen anything like it before. The main problem is..that he's 7'1" and most high school players are about 6'1". A lot of his blocks get called as fouls because he is so much bigger than everyone else. So, rather than risk foul trouble...the coach would rather the other 7 footer on the team get the boards and the fouls called. It will be interesting to see how it goes when there are people his size on the court...I think he will do really well though. I agree with you..he will be great at UNC because of their run and gun offense. Tyler is terrific at it and his high school team is terrible at throwing him fast break passes. They are pretty good though... 15-2 and Tyler is averaging 32.8...10 boards..3.5 blocks with a 70% shooting percentage. Too bad he's going to UNC and not UK.

[RP_McMurphy]

Had not even contacted him or scouted him.

[kateyes]

Zeller had better have had a good game against Boonville. They are a very bad team.

[Grub]

He actually has plenty of defense. I've been to every home game that he has played except for two or three. I am from the same home town that he is. He is the first player up and down the court on offense and defense. He is constantly picking up other player's defenders because there isn't a whole lot of other talent on his team..especially guard talent. They have another good post player..but he is very slow, which leaves someone else usually open on the other team as well. One game that I went to..Tyler had 6 or 7 blocks. He is also the main focus of their trap defense and so far it has worked very well...they are beating opponents by an average of at least 20-25. When you are watching a game...it just seems like he is everywhere and he can hit everything. I've never seen anything like it before. The main problem is..that he's 7'1" and most high school players are about 6'1". A lot of his blocks get called as fouls because he is so much bigger than everyone else. So, rather than risk foul trouble...the coach would rather the other 7 footer on the team get the boards and the fouls called. It will be interesting to see how it goes when there are people his size on the court...I think he will do really well though. I agree with you..he will be great at UNC because of their run and gun offense. Tyler is terrific at it and his high school team is terrible at throwing him fast break passes. They are pretty good though... 15-2 and Tyler is averaging 32.8...10 boards..3.5 blocks with a 70% shooting percentage. Too bad he's going to UNC and not UK.

Hello neighbor and welcome to the board. I've heard Tyler's younger brother may turn out to be a better player than either of his two older siblings. Would that be an accurate statement?

[blaccdayz]

Hello. The Zeller family has said that Cody (the youngest) is going to be the best of the three. He is a freshmen right now..and I haven't seen him play enough varsity to say what I think. Right now...I think it would be hard to top Tyler...but it will be interesting to watch him as well. I've gotten to watch Luke and Tyler all 4 years of their high school careers. As of right now...Tyler is defnitely the best. Cody is only about 6'5" right now I believe... and he is an excellent ball handler and a good three point shooter...he's pretty thin right now..but I think he will develop the ability to be an inside threat like his brothers as well. Only time will tell.

[Gunsmoke]

Thanks for the first hand information. Go Cats!:thumbup: