Intro: Paul Zilinskas (2020)
Richards 2020 small forward Paul Zilinskas stands at 6’4” with a nice combination of skill and athleticism. Handles it well in the open floor putting combination moves together. Has the ability to create his own shot. Also effective as a spot up shooter. Really like how he passes it from the wing. Tough on ball defender that moves well laterally.
The rising junior spoke about his season last year playing for the first time on the varsity level.
“It went pretty well. The first few games were me coming out and trying to show myself. Once things started going I got in the flow and rhythm of our team and we came together pretty well. I think next year will be better with a lot of our guys coming back and only a couple seniors graduating. We have basically our whole team back and some transfers.”
How has it been going on the circuit with Made Men?
“It went really well. I flourished with them showing my scoring more. Our team got better since we have been playing together since 15U.”
Zilinskas broke down his game.
“Last year I was more of just a shooter. As I have been training and progressing I have a got a good pull up game and driving. I have worked on my athleticism. Trying to get that higher.”