Attached is every ATO that the Cavs ran in Game 3 against the Celtics. I thought Ty Lue did an exceptional job. This is definitely already a strength of Lue’s (Cavs ranked 3rd in the NBA in the regular season in ATO situations according to Synergy Sports Technology). In Game 3, the Cavs Points Per Possession (ppp) was 1.5. I thought Lue did a great … Continue reading Cavaliers After Timeout Sets Game 3 vs Celtics
Below is a very short edit that I created that is a part of the Celtics Snap Flex Series. The Celtics ran these two clips back to back last night against the Cavaliers and I liked the counter to the initial action even though Baynes ends up turning the ball over. Notice in the clips that Smart has the option to post a smaller guard … Continue reading Boston Celtics Snap Flex Series
Attached is the Celtics “Stack Series” that they have been using a ton during the playoffs. The Celtics like to use it as an end of quarter type of set and also as a way to attack switches and mismatches. They have developed a couple of counters out of it as well that I really like. The thing that I enjoy the most is that … Continue reading Celtics Stack Series
Attached is my analysis of Villanova’s BLOB. Villanova had the most efficient BLOB this year in Division 1 (Synergy Sports Technology). Obviously this is partially because they have really good basketball players. The other piece that I believe helped them be really successful with their BLOB this year was their sophistication through simplicity. Villanova used simple actions such as weak side exchanges, dribble handoffs, and … Continue reading Villanova BLOB Analysis
The “3 To The Ball” (Meeting of 3) defensive concept applies to off ball screen (pindown) defense in a man to man setting. In this “3 To The Ball” concept, the player that is lock and trail (chasing) the player that is coming off the screen counts as one, the screener’s defender who is showing on the flight of the ball (Very Important) counts as … Continue reading 3 To The Ball Defensive Concept
Over the past few months, I have compiled a list of resources that I typically use for growth (articles, podcasts, teaching videos). These resources have been instrumental for me and my growth as a coach, and hopefully they will be just as beneficial for you. As always enjoy. Here is a list of my favorite resources: The Basketball Dictionary – This is a blog on Medium … Continue reading My Favorite Resources
I apologize that I haven’t posted on here in a few months, I made it my mission to be completely immersed in what is Gardner-Webb University Basketball. Although our season has come to an end with a heartbreaking defeat to Winthrop University in the Big South Tournament, we are eagerly attacking improvement this off-season and advantageously getting a jump on next season. With that said, … Continue reading Best Books I’ve Read So Far In 2018
