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…
NCAA Tournament X’s & O’s – Xavier
Xavier runs a nice Horns Set with weakside action to occupy the defense to get a Wing PNR setup. The look to the flare action is key, and then turning to execute a DHO and Pick & Roll.
NCAA Tournament – EOG Hammer
Inspired by the San Antonio Spurs, the NCAA has been full of late game “Hammer/Baseline Drift” sets to try and get a look for a 3. Here is Virginia’s late game Hammer set to get a 3 late against Michigan State.
NCAA Tournament X’s & O’s – North Carolina
Similar to a set play we saw from SMU in the round of 64, North Carolina ran this look against Wisconsin in the Sweet 16. The first look is for the 5 man over the top for a lob. If the lob isn’t there, 5 seals for a post up. A weakside stagger occupies any…
NCAA Tournament X’s & O’s – Wichita State
Wichita State ran this set around the 10:00 mark of the first half in their NCAA matchup against Notre Dame, resulting in a 3pt basket. This play features multiple scoring options, with a backscreen lob option for 1, a ballscreen for the 2, and a stagger screen for the 3, not to mention opportunities for…