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Spain Rim Runs
It’s often said that the best “new” inventions or creations are a clever mix of two or more basic elements put together in just the right way. It is in this same vein that we enjoy seeing how some of the world’s best coaches combine a couple of foundational elements of offense or defense and stitch them together to uniquely fit their style and personnel. Today’s deep dive will look at how Turkish club Anadolu Efes is doing just that, melding transition “seals” and “Spain” action into something, well… With the explosion of skill in today’s game along with the increased use of
Middle Third PG Stampedes
One of the must-watch teams this season has been ERA Nymburk, a top contender in both the Czech league and FIBA Champions League. Led by head coach, Francesco Tabellini, Nymburk was the surprise of the Champions League, advancing from the qualification rounds all the way to the Quarter-Finals. Their impressive blend of offensive pace and execution, combined with a physical, “tag-up” defensive approach, has had them competing with the top clubs in Europe all season long. Of the many tactical things that stands out about Nymburk, one concept rises above the rest: their ability to consistently pressure the rim and generate
McKillop Motion Offense
There is a ton of great basketball to study this off-season, and one team we really enjoyed watching the past year is Tennessee, who, under Coach Rick Barnes, runs their own version of the Motion Offense made famous by former Davidson Head Coach, Bob McKillop. Watching Coach Barnes tailor the motion to the strengths of his players got us thinking about Coach Landry Kosmalski’s take on the same offense during his successful tenure at Swarthmore. We were fortunate to have Coach Kosmalski, now the newly hired Associate Head Coach at Campbell, on the podcast a few summers ago where he dove into the
Jerrod Calhoun’s 2-3 Match-Up Zone
Zone defense has long been a powerful equalizer in the game, as it can be a way to disrupt an opponent’s flow and “muddy the waters.” What’s been fascinating to study over the years is how coaches have harnessed this disruptive nature, evolving and transforming zone defenses from a passive, “hang back and hope they miss” tactic into an aggressive, suffocating, and proactive system. We’ve been fortunate in the past to have the likes of Merrimack Head Coach, Joe Gallo {🔒} and Coach Tony Miller{🔒} join us in the “Film Room,” where both spoke at length about how their respective programs have dialed up
