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Cuonzo: Jarnell Stokes is obviously taking steps toward becoming the dominant player he should be. But he's still got room for improvement.

Cuonzo: Jarnell Stokes isn't a really loud personality, but he's certainly not a soft basketball player.

Cuonzo: Quinton Chievous fouls a lot, but at least he gets his money's worth.

Cuonzo: Have to have good PG play to win at Vandy's Memorial Gym because of the funky setup.

Cuonzo on playing Vandy: "It's a physical game, a tough game, bottom line. Every time."

Cuonzo: "We're gonna try to" keep mixing it up on defense with some zones, traps. He smiled because he REALLY hates it.

What is his aversion to zones and traps? There are obvious scenarios to have them as part of your repertoire. For example - If he were the coach of an opposing team, how could he not run zone against this current team? Glad to see him trying something new though. That stubbornness has been frustrating.