The inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League will showcase the continent’s talent in a 2-week competition. Get ready with these sets! We’re all about growing the game here at FMS, and nothing could be more aligned with this philosophy than the upcoming Basketball Africa League. The BAL, as it’s referred to, tips off Sunday,…
2021 WNBA Tip Off: 25 Seasons of Balling Out
FiveThirtyEight just released its 2021 WNBA forecast which predicts each team’s record, so naturally we’re giving you top sets in that order. It’s no secret that the WNBA has amazing players and talented coaches. Entering its 25th season after tipping off in 1997, the WNBA is known for efficient offense and creative quick hitters –…
Introduction to the Basketball Champions League Final 8
Diccon Lloyd-Smeath stops by the blog to give new BCL followers a rundown on each of the Final 8 teams playing for a title in Russia. By Diccon Lloyd-Smeath To the FastModel coaches, fans and followers who may be new to the BCL, welcome! This is an amazing competition that has built a lot of…
LENOVO TENERIFE: Basketball Champions League XsOs Preview
Coach Rob Fois is back to break down sets from another title-contending Spanish side in the Basketball Champions League Final 8, Tenerife. By Rob Fois One could argue that Lenovo Tenerife has the best offense is the Basketball Champions League and not many would disagree with this. Lenovo Tenerife were the first ever Champions League…
HEREDA SAN PABLO BURGOS: Basketball Champions League XsOs Preview
Coach Rob Fois scouted the reigning champion Spanish squad ahead of the BCL Final 8. Here are his favorite play designs from Burgos. By Rob Fois The news headline for Hereda San Pablo Burgos going into the Basketball Champions League Final 8 is simple: The Road to Back-to-Back Titles. Burgos won this competition last year…
NCAAW Final Four – BLOB Breakdown for Each Team
Coach Aaron Schuck breaks down the best BLOBs from Arizona, South Carolina, Stanford and UConn ahead of the NCAAW Final Four. Are BLOB’s the key to winning the NCAAW Final Four? It may seem like a silly question, but hear me out… When taking a look at the teams who made it to the NCAAW…
Employee Spotlight – NcKell Copeland
In this FastModel X’s and O’s feature, we’re excited to introduce our Senior Account Manager, NcKell Copeland. A retired hooper with 13 years of DI coaching experience and a passion for helping our FastModel coaches, NcKell heads up our sales efforts in women’s basketball. Here’s her story: What’s your hometown? San Jose, CA How many…
Loyola Chicago Ramblers Offense: 5 Out Delay Transition Breakdown
The 8-seed Ramblers of Loyola Chicago are enjoying another epic NCAA tourney run thanks to their elite offensive execution. Loyola Chicago ruined a lot of brackets in its magical run to the Final Four in 2018. Another run shouldn’t come as a surprise or catch fans off guard this year. The 8-seeded Ramblers have the…
Pro Tips: How Coaches Can Maximize March Madness With FastDraw
March Madness provides an incredible opportunity for basketball coaches to learn from some of the best in the business. FastDraw can help! We all know coaches share (and steal) plays from each other, it’s a natural part of the game. So what better chance to do so than in the month of March? With over…
Printable Blank Diagram Sheet For Basketball Coaches In FastDraw
Grab your printable blank diagram sheet to X and O your way through the NCAA Tournaments and join in the #FastModelMadness21. It’s March, and we’re feeling the Madness… the FastModel Madness, that is! We’ll be using the hashtag #FastModelMadness21 for all of our NCAA men’s and women’s tournament content. Search it on social media to…