Head Coach Tony Bennett has Virginia in the Final Four behind the clear concepts that power the Cavaliers offense and defense. Final Four Team Previews: Texas Tech | Michigan State | Auburn Even though the Virginia Cavaliers spent the entire season near the top of the polls, they were probably the #1 seed that was…
Final Four Preview: Michigan State’s Championship Identity
An analysis of the culture that defines Michigan State, which has led to another Final Four trip. Plus, some top plays to look for. Final Four Team Previews: Texas Tech | Virginia | Auburn When people mention the Michigan State Spartans basketball program, the first person that comes to mind is Head Coach Tom Izzo.…
Final Four Preview: Auburn Combine’s Explosive Offense with Pressure Defense
Here’s how the Auburn Tigers expose opponents on both ends of the floor. Will they continue to do so in the Final Four? Final Four Team Previews: Texas Tech | Virginia | Michigan State Giant killers. That is what the Auburn Tigers have been during their 2019 NCAA Tournament run. The SEC program took down the top…
Final Four Preview: Texas Tech Defense Puts Opponents on Red Alert
A look into the defensive principles and philosophies behind 3-seed Texas Tech’s impressive run to the Final Four. Final Four Team Previews: Auburn | Virginia | Michigan State Going into this year’s tournament, it was the Virginia Cavaliers’ defense that had everyone talking. But heading into college basketball’s final weekend, all the chatter is about…
NCAA Tournament: Top Plays from the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight
A recap of the most important and unique plays from the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight – download these sets now! Another wild weekend of March Madness produced some excellent #XsOs! From ATO’s to Press Breaks, BLOB’s to SLOB’s, Quick Hitters to multi-option sets, here are some of the most unique and important plays we saw…
NCAA Tournament: Top 5 Plays from Rounds 1 and 2
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament was full of clutch #XsOs. These were the most unique sets we saw – download to FastDraw now! Have you caught your breath yet? We may or may not have. The first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament are always a whirlwind. Trying to keep up with so…
NCAA Tournament: Viewing Guide by Style of Play
No matter what type of basketball you prefer to watch, the NCAA Tournament has it. Here’s who to watch based on style of play. The beauty of the NCAA Tournament is that it has something to offer for everyone. Upsets, check. Blue-bloods, check. Great defense, check. Creative plays, check. Whatever you are looking for, the tournament…
NCAA Tournament: Mid-Major Teams Poised to Make Noise
Which mid-major team will bust brackets in this year’s NCAA Tournament? Here’s a look at four candidates poised to pull off upsets. One of my favorite things about the NCAA tournament is seeing how smaller programs stack up against schools from the power conferences. Mid-major teams don’t often get the same publicity as their much larger opponents, but each year…
Ball Screen Defense: Analyzing Effective Methods
Experimenting with a new ball screen defense in addition to your primary strategy could have huge benefits for your team. What is your team’s primary method for defending a ball screen? I recently asked that question via Twitter poll. What is your team’s primary method for defending a ball screen? (If vote is “other,” please specify.)…
FastModel Sports x NACBM: The Team Behind The Team
We teamed up with the National Association of Collegiate Basketball Managers (NACBM) for a Final Four celebration. Any basketball coach understands how important it is to have a dedicated managerial staff in order to run a smooth and successful program. At FastModel Sports, we know that many of these young, hard working individuals will be coaches…