Every college basketball season, a team or two takes fans and media by surprise and outperforms its preseason expectations. This year, there are several, and not only are these teams ahead of schedule, many are ranked in the Top 25 polls. Let’s take a closer look at five men’s NCAA programs that have drastically improved their records this year,…
The Reaganomics of Women’s College Basketball
The Reaganomics of Women’s College Basketball: How to Achieve the Appropriate Level of Play During my year on sabbatical from coaching I have had the good fortune to observe, network and take notes from a multitude of women’s and men’s basketball programs from New Hampshire to West Virginia. It was during my most recent travels…
BBALLBREAKDOWN – Wisconsin Swing Offense
Coach Nick got on the court to demonstrate some of FastModel’s most popular sets. Learn how Bo Ryan’s Swing Offense works in its basic form, giving you some great cutting action to get post ups and 3’s. SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/BBallSub
Wisconsin Badgers: Three Keys To Victory
Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers find themselves in the National Championship game. By defeating Kentucky 71-64 and halting the Wildcats’ undefeated season, the Badgers have the opportunity to claim their first title since 1941. Standing in the way are the Duke Blue Devils. Wisconsin and Duke played one another on December 3, 2014 as…
FINAL FOUR – Kentucky Wildcats
The 2014-15 Kentucky Wildcats are on a historic run this season, and after going 34-0 during the regular season, everybody is tuning in to see if they can cap off an undefeated season with a National Championship. Kentucky has not been beat this season, but that does not mean that they cannot be beaten. Playing…
FINAL FOUR – Duke Blue Devils
Mike Krzyzewski has his Duke Blue Devils dancing in the Final Four once again. This is Coach K’s 12th trip to the Final Four. The last time Duke made it to the Final Four in 2010, the Blue Devils won a NCAA Championship over Butler. In 11 previous Final Four appearances, Duke has won the NCAA…
FINAL FOUR – Wisconsin Badgers
Things must feel very familiar for Wisconsin Badger basketball fans. Bo Ryan’s club qualified for their second consecutive Final Four by narrowly defeating Arizona in the West Region final, just like in 2014. The Badgers knocked off Oregon in the Round of 32, just like in 2014. And just like in 2014 the Badgers will…
FINAL FOUR – Michigan State Spartans
Most counted them out early. Surprising many, Michigan State has now reached the Final Four. Though Michigan State has qualities of traditional Tom Izzo teams such as offensive rebounding and toughness, they are unique. They are shooting more outside shots-less paint shots, which is ultimately stretching the floor, allowing for a higher PPP in transition offense…
NCAA Tournament X’s & O’s – UCLA
UCLA ran this set to open the game up against Gonzaga for a layup, and they continued to run it when they needed a basket late in the first half. They run this to get their best scorer (Powell) to attack out of a DHO.
NCAA Tournament X’s & O’s – Arizona
Arizona ran this set with minutes remaining in the first half of the sweet sixteen against Xavier. Xavier played 1-3-1 half court zone for the better part of the 1st half. A very effective zone play-they look to duck-in or seal the bottom of the zone, while screening the back-side of the zone for a…