Saratoga transitions to small ball, coach calls for high-volume shooting

Saratoga men’s basketball is trading in their set offense geared toward a short bench and big post players for a shiny, new game plan that relies on quickness and chemistry.

“It’s not easy going from a set offense to a motion offense because there’s no set rules,” head coach Josh Sandlian said. “The kids are working hard to overcome that right now ... they’re getting pretty frustrated, but I think it’s going to be beneficial to them.”

Big men Zach Miller and Thomas Koenig both graduated in the spring, taking their combined 19.5 points and 17.9 rebounds with them. At times, Sandlian was exasper...