Play of the Day – Michigan State 1-4 High Curl Double Flare Michigan State ran this play against Florida to get an open 3-point shot. The first option is off of the staggered screen, but if nothing is there 3 looks to pass to 1 flaring to the left wing. FastDraw Diagram:
NCAA Tournament – Midwest Region Preview
The Midwest region is loaded with some great #XsOs and great coaches. Michigan State, Virginia, and Iowa State are all top 10 efficient offenses, and add Purdue, Gonzaga, Butler, Utah & Texas Tech and you have half of the teams in the top 30 in half court efficiency (KenPom Rankings). The fascinating part is that every team…
FastDraw #PlayOTD – Michigan State SLOB Twist Slip
Play of the Day – Big 10 Tournament – Michigan State SLOB Twist Slip Michigan State called this set as the last play of the first half against Purdue in the Big 10 Tournament Championship. On the down-screen, both defenders moved up leaving an opening for 4 to slip to the rim. In the game…
Michigan State Down Screens
Michigan State (#2 seed, Midwest Region) is making their customary push into March led by player-of-the year candidate Denzel Valentine. But Valentine is not the only weapon Tom Izzo has at his disposal. Sharpshooting guard Bryn Forbes (14.4 ppg, .484 3P%) has been scorching the nets of late. The Spartans often set down screens to free…