After all of the madness, we are down to the top four seeds in the South Region. This regional bracket was full of great moments in the first weekend despite all four favorites moving forward. Wichita State pushed Kentucky to the brink, Middle Tennessee stormed to take down Minnesota and Arkansas gave the Tar Heels…
FastDraw #PlayOTD – Butler Double Drag 3
Play of the Day – Butler Double Drag 3 Butler ran this set when they needed a score against Texas Tech in their first round matchup of the NCAA Tournament. Designed for a stretch 4 to catch and go, the big man sealing really makes this play work. FastDraw Diagram:
NCAA Tournament X’s & O’s – Butler
Butler used this play after a timeout near the end of the game against Texas to get Dunham in a position to drive off of a staggered screen. The play starts with the point guard dribbling to the right as Dunham cuts off of a down-screen from 5. Once Dunham has the ball, 4 and…
NCAA Tournament X’s & O’s – Butler
Butler used this play mid-way through the second half and got a good look on dribble penetration after the flare screen. The play starts with dribble entry to the right as 2 and 3 switch sides of the floor. The first scoring option is 3 in the corner for a shot. If that isn’t open,…
NCAA Tournament X’s & O’s – Butler
Butler used this play in the first half of the game against Texas to get an open shot in the post. The play starts in the horns set with an entry pass to the elbow. Butler fakes the staggered screen in the corner and has 2 back-cut to the basket. If 2 isn’t open on…