Here, Duke starts in a “Diamond” Formation. Roach rejects the stagger, allowing McCain the opportunity to use the Stewart screen. NC State’s Guard “Locks and Trails” the play. The big stays attached to Stewart, preventing the “Slip” to the rim. Ultimately, McCain gets an open 3.

This game, Duke ran a unique “SLOB” for Jeremy Roach. 3 Duke players set consecutive “Stagger” Screens for Roach. He uses all 3, and as the play develops, he becomes wide open on the 3pt line. Duke Men’s Basketball #fundamentalsfirst #betterbasketball

Jared McCain’s “Off the Bounce” game is underrated. McCain uses a “Push Cross” to get downhill before turning his drive into a “PostUp”. He bumps the defender to create separation, eventually getting to his spot, and knocking down is signature jumpshot.

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In this set, Connecticut uses camouflage when Newton and Karaban play a “Ghost” game which continues into a “DHO” on the opposite side. The “Stagger Away” occupies the “Help Defense” of Purdue. Newton sets up his defender for a naked “BackDoor” layup. #FundamentalsFirst

On this play, UCONN faces an extended 2-3 zone. Once the ball swings from right to left, two screens are set on the opposite defenders, creating the opportunity for Cam Spencer to slide into an open 3. #FundamentalsFirst #BetterBasketball

On this BLOB, UCONN starts in a “4 Across” formation. As the play begins, it becomes apparent that NW intends to switch every screen. Cam Spencer curls the 2nd screen, forcing a miscommunication by the defense, leaving him open at the rim. #FundamentalsFirst

The UCONN Huskies showed ELITE team defense during the NCAA tournament. On this possession, we see Newton pressure the ball handler 94 feet, Castle lock and trail on one of the nation’s leading scorers, and awesome 2nd effort and rim protection from Clingan. #FundamentalsFirst

UCONN is known for their elaborate “1/2 Court” Offense. In this play alone, there are two “Stagger” Screens, a “Ghost” Screen, and a Screen “Rejection”. The ability to execute elaborate offensive sets is a true separator at any level of basketball. #FundamentalsFirst #BetterHoops

Arizona uses a “Roll and Replace” action, which eventually leads to a “High/Low” entry for an easy post touch. Simple, winning basketball.

Switching on the defensive end will be a key for the Boston Celtics throughout the finals. This is what makes them so special, their ability to switch common matchups. Look for Dallas to put slow footed guys in Pick and Roll action by using the 5 as the screener.

#MoveMonday Wesleyan Guard Shane Regan is one of the best scorers in Division 3. Look at how he creates space in the midrange area.

#TeamTuesday Gonzaga uses a “Zoom” action, with the catch area being the top of the key. The corner man rejects the zoom, creating an “Empty Side Ball Screen” for the 1 and the 5.

#WhiteBoardWednesday Arizona runs a set out of the “Stack Formation”. Love exits the stack to the left wing, and the 5 begins to set a Ball Screen. He “Ghosts” the screen, setting a “Pin” for the corner. The defender “Locks and Trails”, leaving Larson with an easy floater.

#MoveMonday Joe Sterling of Harvard-Westlake Basketball and Team CPSA is one of the top guards in the country. Here, he uses his signature “Between Cross” to get outside his defenders hips before “Snatching” back to create space. His feet are always moving. Clint Parks @JoeSterling0

On this BLOB, Creighton uses a “Merry Go Round”, or “Force Curl” to confuse the defense. Creighton uses two “Shooters” in the action, forcing Oregon to “Lock and Trail”. Finally, they use their biggest player as the “Clean Up Screen”, preventing Oregon from “Switching”.

Here, Creighton uses a “BallScreen Overload” to gain an advantage against Oregon’s “2-3 Zone”. This forces Oregon’s defender to stop the penetration. The is moved to the “Wing”, and the “Low Man” is forced to engage, giving a wide open shot to the shooter in the corner.

Here, Oregon uses a “Screen the Screener” action to create a “Layup Opportunity” for one of their more dyadic scorers. Shelstad, Oregon’s best player, sets a “CrossScreen” for his teammate. The defense can’t leave Shelstad, creating an offensive advantage.

Mark Pope’s “Rub Misdirection” Concept | BYU and Kentucky

Michigan BLOB. Box to Elbow Rip BallScreen. USC’s reluctance to switch, and lack of full help from the strong side corner, makes this a money play for Dusty May, and the Wolverines. Michigan Men's Basketball