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…
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…
So You Want to Be a College Basketball Player?
Some quick advice on what it takes to be an impact college basketball player from a Division III basketball coach. “There’s a difference between being a college basketball player and being an impact college basketball player.” Every spring, I enjoy scrolling through my social media feed looking at all the college commitments by graduating student-athletes…
Transition Offense Tips: Trae Young
Trae Young, the sensational Freshman guard for the Oklahoma Sooners, demonstrates a multitude of Transition Offense Tips. Players can teach coaches a lot about the game and Trae Young, the electric point guard for the Oklahoma Sooners (12-2, 2-1 Big 12), is a virtual Transition Offense clinic. Young has drawn comparisons to Steph Curry due…
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Practice Structure Ideas – Philosophy
As most high school coaches are gearing up to start practice within the next month, I wanted share a list of Top 20 Tips on practice structure. These are personal to our program, so obviously take what you like and adjust it to fit your team. The emphasis should be on doing the things your team…
FastDraw #PlayOTD – Dayton Double Push
Play of the Day – Dayton Double Push Dayton clears out the left side of the floor then sends both 4 and 5 out to set a staggered screen for 1. 4 slips the screen and 5 sets the ball screen then rolls into the lane. Thanks to Brandon Chambers for the video edit! …
FastDraw #PlayOTD – Grand Canyon High Short Roll
Play of the Day – Grand Canyon High Short Roll Grand Canyon ran this play using a short roll/Hoiberg roll combination. The Hoiberg roll sends the low post player under the basket instead of replacing the high ball screener. FastDraw Diagram:
FastDraw #PlayOTD – Central Arkansas Piston Baseline Duck
Play of the Day – Central Arkansas Piston Baseline Duck This is another set that works great for getting a quick post up. The play starts with a piston action and the ball is entered to the right wing. The opposite corner then ducks into the lane for a quick post up. FastDraw Diagram:
FastDraw #PlayOTD – Miami Hurricanes Ball Screen Weak Flare
Play of the Day – Miami Hurricanes Ball Screen Weak Flare Miami swings the ball and has the big sprint out to set a side ball screen on the left wing. While this is happening, 4 sets a flare screen for 3 at the top of the key. 2 can pass to 5 on…
Use the Rules To Your Advantage: A Look at Women’s College Basketball
It seems at least once a week when I watch an NBA game, I see teams employ the “Hack-A-Shaq” strategy. This strategy involves sending poor free throw shooters to the free throw line to help take their opponents out of an offensive rhythm in the process. Now, whether or not this strategy actually works is…