Zavier Zens Shines as Freshman Floor Spacer | College Basketball News

Zavier Zens is already lighting up the Illini early, proving he’s more than just a shooter with his smooth catch-and-shoot threes in live action — and yes, those shots are coming in real games, not just drills. His high school 42% three-point rate sets the baseline, but it’s his poise and creativity inside — like that low-post layup — that hint at a well-rounded game. He averaged over four assists and was a solid rebounder in high school, though he’ll likely focus on his strengths as a floor spacer in college. Coaches rave about his basketball IQ, but questions linger on defense and rebounding — all of which will be answered as he settles into his role. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10050bfff8ed70bd