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True what you say, and I wonder where is the point using 3-2 def at all, even if you have 3 very good outside defenders with the same OD level, why should 3-2 def be better than m2m?

Thank you both
Very interesting this new hint that the two insiders will defend against inside shots regardless of the shooter role.

This means if you have three equally good outside defenders and two very good inside defs 3-2 is a good choice

Hey, I have a question about 3-2 defense. We were debating in Slovenian forum, if 3-2 defense allows you good fastbreaks or not? Any idea? We were debating about this match (93600102)

I think that it will allow more fast breaks because your guards are in the passing lanes. Any time you get a steal there is a chance for a fast break. But it all depends on your OD vs opponents Passing skill. I don't know if the game calculates floor position during turnovers but if it does that will increase the chance of a break as well.
As for the initial question on this thread you should assess your opponents players and determine how many threats there are. If they have 1 major threat and you have a player who can match him use a box and 1. But the Princeton offense in the real world usually uses a double screen which makes it difficult to man up on their shooter.
3-2 zones won't match up players but cover outside areas decreasing the chances of a wide open shot and making it more difficult to pass around the perimeter.
If your opponent has low assists but high 3pt percentage you can try half court defense and intercept more passes.