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Toby Harris went from D3 at Brandeis to D1 at Iona to NBA pre-draft workouts with the Knicks and Cavs. Ben Pearce stayed D3 his entire career at Emory and still earned a pre-draft workout with the Wizards. Different paths, same lesson. Play at a high level and the right people will find you no matter where you are.

Toby Harris went from D3 at Brandeis to D1 at Iona to NBA pre-draft workouts with the Knicks and Cavs. Ben Pearce stayed D3 his entire career at Emory and still earned a pre-draft workout with the Wizards. Different paths, same lesson. Play at a high level and the right people will find you no matter where you are.

129,128 views • 9 days ago

Rajon Rondo closed his AAU timeout by preaching one thing — play off two feet. Not a play. Not a trick. Just jump stops. And watching his son Pierre and his teammates execute it is all the proof you need that this concept works at every single level of the game. The jump stop puts you in control. Not the defense.

Rajon Rondo closed his AAU timeout by preaching one thing — play off two feet. Not a play. Not a trick. Just jump stops. And watching his son Pierre and his teammates execute it is all the proof you need that this concept works at every single level of the game. The jump stop puts you in control. Not the defense.

678,497 views • 1 month ago

NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson said the one constant among winning players is being willing to fail in the summer when nobody is watching. Every failed rep forces you to adjust and figure it out, and that is exactly what builds the self belief that shows up when the lights come on. Get uncomfortable early and often… that is how winners are built.

NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson said the one constant among winning players is being willing to fail in the summer when nobody is watching. Every failed rep forces you to adjust and figure it out, and that is exactly what builds the self belief that shows up when the lights come on. Get uncomfortable early and often… that is how winners are built.

93,730 views • 14 days ago

Greg McDermott on playing freshman Hudson Greer: “Our team lacks grit. The guy with the best edge is Hudson.” “I’m done asking guys to do what I want. If they can’t do it, we’re playing somebody else.” 13 minutes: 7 reb, 4 ast Talent gets you recruited. Toughness gets you minutes.

Greg McDermott on playing freshman Hudson Greer: “Our team lacks grit. The guy with the best edge is Hudson.” “I’m done asking guys to do what I want. If they can’t do it, we’re playing somebody else.” 13 minutes: 7 reb, 4 ast Talent gets you recruited. Toughness gets you minutes.

411,336 views • 7 months ago

Jaquan Johnson is 5-foot-9, MVC Defensive Player of the Year, and one of the most coveted guards in this year’s transfer portal — size didn’t stop him, effort did the talking. Iowa State didn’t recruit him despite his size. They recruited him because of what he does with it. Undersized guards, take notes.

Jaquan Johnson is 5-foot-9, MVC Defensive Player of the Year, and one of the most coveted guards in this year’s transfer portal — size didn’t stop him, effort did the talking. Iowa State didn’t recruit him despite his size. They recruited him because of what he does with it. Undersized guards, take notes.

114,738 views • 2 months ago

Gerry McNamara told Syracuse on day one of summer practice that championships are built on what you do every single day. Not one great performance, not one great season, but every day consistently & repetitively. And when your coach pushes you harder than you think you can handle, that’s not them working against you…. That’s them telling you they already believe you can do it. The pressure is the compliment.

Gerry McNamara told Syracuse on day one of summer practice that championships are built on what you do every single day. Not one great performance, not one great season, but every day consistently & repetitively. And when your coach pushes you harder than you think you can handle, that’s not them working against you…. That’s them telling you they already believe you can do it. The pressure is the compliment.

34,886 views • 27 days ago

Grant McCasland on Texas Tech’s defense: “It’s not a scheme issue—it’s an effort issue. We’ll go deeper in the bench. Even if it costs us offensively, we’ll find out who wants to win more than they want to play.” Jazz Henderson earned minutes by competing in practice and becoming elite at ball pressure. Effort = minutes.

Grant McCasland on Texas Tech’s defense: “It’s not a scheme issue—it’s an effort issue. We’ll go deeper in the bench. Even if it costs us offensively, we’ll find out who wants to win more than they want to play.” Jazz Henderson earned minutes by competing in practice and becoming elite at ball pressure. Effort = minutes.

168,937 views • 6 months ago

USA led late in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup championship and lost 67-65 on a 5-0 Canada run in the final 1:27. The film tells a story about body language, focus, and mental presence that goes way beyond the final score. Your energy on the floor cannot only show up when things are going your way. The moment you check out, you open the door for your opponent to take advantage!

USA led late in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup championship and lost 67-65 on a 5-0 Canada run in the final 1:27. The film tells a story about body language, focus, and mental presence that goes way beyond the final score. Your energy on the floor cannot only show up when things are going your way. The moment you check out, you open the door for your opponent to take advantage!

22,744 views • 22 days ago

The 2011 VCU Final Four coaching staff became one of college basketball’s most powerful coaching trees 6 coaches, all leading D1 programs:

The 2011 VCU Final Four coaching staff became one of college basketball’s most powerful coaching trees 6 coaches, all leading D1 programs:

193,393 views • 8 months ago

The Zoom action is one of the most popular actions in the game — but Alabama hit Purdue with the Turn Zoom wrinkle and it was lights out. The best offenses don’t just run plays, they build in decisions that defenses aren’t ready to make. This is what high-level offensive basketball IQ looks like on film.

The Zoom action is one of the most popular actions in the game — but Alabama hit Purdue with the Turn Zoom wrinkle and it was lights out. The best offenses don’t just run plays, they build in decisions that defenses aren’t ready to make. This is what high-level offensive basketball IQ looks like on film.

50,313 views • 2 months ago

Dusty May’s first words after winning a National Championship weren’t about this team — they were about FAU and last year’s Michigan squad. That’s what real program building looks like. The culture those guys established is the reason this group had the blueprint to go cut down nets.

Dusty May’s first words after winning a National Championship weren’t about this team — they were about FAU and last year’s Michigan squad. That’s what real program building looks like. The culture those guys established is the reason this group had the blueprint to go cut down nets.

59,470 views • 2 months ago

Villanova 77 double ball screen to screen-the-screener First screener “rolls” to cut off the rip screen Lindsey sets the screen, then pops to the top off the down screen Defender realizes too late Wide open 3

Villanova 77 double ball screen to screen-the-screener First screener “rolls” to cut off the rip screen Lindsey sets the screen, then pops to the top off the down screen Defender realizes too late Wide open 3

106,551 views • 5 months ago

Ben McCollum on “going back to his D2 days”: He explains that because he didn’t pull the largest crowds at the D2 level, he’s used to supplying energy for his team. “Be the change you want to see in others. If you want your guys to fight, you got to fight.” Energy is contagious & coaches set the tone for their program!

Ben McCollum on “going back to his D2 days”: He explains that because he didn’t pull the largest crowds at the D2 level, he’s used to supplying energy for his team. “Be the change you want to see in others. If you want your guys to fight, you got to fight.” Energy is contagious & coaches set the tone for their program!

84,855 views • 5 months ago

Nebraska UCLA screen vs Wisconsin After the stagger set up, the Big steps to slot for the UCLA screen for the top man Leads to an easy layup Bang-bang play catches every Wisconsin defender off guard. Simple. Quick. Effective.

Nebraska UCLA screen vs Wisconsin After the stagger set up, the Big steps to slot for the UCLA screen for the top man Leads to an easy layup Bang-bang play catches every Wisconsin defender off guard. Simple. Quick. Effective.

102,240 views • 6 months ago

Steve Lutz on assists and defense: When you don’t share the ball, you create no energy + Unpredictable shots = no transition defense. “When you’re selfish on offense, you’re selfish on defense. When you’re connected offensively, you’re locked in defensively.” It’s all connected.

Steve Lutz on assists and defense: When you don’t share the ball, you create no energy + Unpredictable shots = no transition defense. “When you’re selfish on offense, you’re selfish on defense. When you’re connected offensively, you’re locked in defensively.” It’s all connected.

86,014 views • 6 months ago

Ben McCollum has been COOKING up Horns sets all season long Peep this one where after the Chin back screen, the PG comes in to set a flare for that original screener at the elbow. Maryland goes under ➡️ draws help ➡️ 2-on-1 Ball fake ➡️ defender trips up ➡️ Tate Sage drills it McCollum’s whiteboard abilities are second to none!!!

Ben McCollum has been COOKING up Horns sets all season long Peep this one where after the Chin back screen, the PG comes in to set a flare for that original screener at the elbow. Maryland goes under ➡️ draws help ➡️ 2-on-1 Ball fake ➡️ defender trips up ➡️ Tate Sage drills it McCollum’s whiteboard abilities are second to none!!!

81,339 views • 6 months ago

You don’t have to be a star to get recruited — but you do have to be a leader. College coaches are clocking your engagement, your energy, and how you treat your teammates on film long before they look at your stat line. Find ways to lead from wherever you are on that roster.

You don’t have to be a star to get recruited — but you do have to be a leader. College coaches are clocking your engagement, your energy, and how you treat your teammates on film long before they look at your stat line. Find ways to lead from wherever you are on that roster.

28,632 views • 2 months ago

High Point ran one of the most efficient offenses in the country this season — and these possessions were built entirely on 3-on-3 reads and decision-making. This is what college-level basketball IQ looks like in action, and it’s exactly what coaches are evaluating when they pull up your film or see recruits play live. Train your reads, not just your skills.

High Point ran one of the most efficient offenses in the country this season — and these possessions were built entirely on 3-on-3 reads and decision-making. This is what college-level basketball IQ looks like in action, and it’s exactly what coaches are evaluating when they pull up your film or see recruits play live. Train your reads, not just your skills.

26,194 views • 2 months ago

Green Bay 2-3 Zone Buster They swing it left before setting up for a ball screen going right. But the screener will slip and shallow out top the back side wing. The finish is a skip & Backside flares for the shooter Doug Gottlieb has Green Bay 2nd in Horizon League. Elite zone offense.

Green Bay 2-3 Zone Buster They swing it left before setting up for a ball screen going right. But the screener will slip and shallow out top the back side wing. The finish is a skip & Backside flares for the shooter Doug Gottlieb has Green Bay 2nd in Horizon League. Elite zone offense.

40,285 views • 5 months ago

BUZZ WILLIAMS ON WHY HE’S STILL COACHING. He said: I can control loving people, holding them accountable, and trying to positively change their life. “I’ve tried to detach my identity from results and tie it to the people I can impact.” This is leadership.

BUZZ WILLIAMS ON WHY HE’S STILL COACHING. He said: I can control loving people, holding them accountable, and trying to positively change their life. “I’ve tried to detach my identity from results and tie it to the people I can impact.” This is leadership.

46,905 views • 8 months ago