hoopvision68During Stephen Curry's junior season at Davidson, Loyola Maryland made national news by playing a triangle-and-two with both players chasing around Steph at all times. Footage of the game is nowhere to be found on the internet... Until now! The video breaks down that infamous game and how Loyola held Steph to zero points -- but lost by 30
The time Steph Curry was double teamed for an ENTIRE gamehoopvision682021-10-03 | During Stephen Curry's junior season at Davidson, Loyola Maryland made national news by playing a triangle-and-two with both players chasing around Steph at all times. Footage of the game is nowhere to be found on the internet... Until now! The video breaks down that infamous game and how Loyola held Steph to zero points -- but lost by 30
Purdue has been doing three big things differently on offense this season: 1. More ball screens for Braden Smith 2. Much better three-point shooting 3. More hi-lo action for Zach Edey
This video looks at those changes and Matt Painter's offensive scheme and tactics. ______________________________
UConn runs some of the most complex offensive sets and actions in the country. This video breaks down the X's and O's, offensive concepts, and players behind Dan Hurley's offensive scheme. ______________________________
BYU is currently on pace to become the fourth ever high-major to shoot more three-pointers than two-pointers in a season. This video breaks down the X's and O's, offensive concepts, and players behind Mark Pope's 5-Out offensive scheme. Including the Cougars' use of "zoom" action. ______________________________
Houston is the current number one ranked adjusted efficiency defense in the country. This video breaks down the X's and O's, defensive concepts, and players behind Kelvin Sampson's defensive scheme. Including the Cougars' "blitz" ball screen coverage. ______________________________
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68 Hoop Vision newsletter: hoopvision.substack.com Hoop Vision Store: hoopvisionhq.com/collections/allHow UConn Attacked UNCs Defensive Switcheshoopvision682023-12-06 | Last week, Kansas handed UConn its first loss of the season. KU bothered the Huskies by switching all on-ball and off-ball screens 1 thru 4. Now this week, UNC tried to replicate Kansas's success with a similar defensive gameplan. This time, UConn took advantage of the switches -- scoring 1.23 points per possession against the Tar Heels.
This video breaks down UConn's offense against the switches. ______________________________
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68 Hoop Vision newsletter: hoopvision.substack.com Hoop Vision Store: hoopvisionhq.com/collections/allHow Purdue Won the Maui Invitational Championshiphoopvision682023-11-24 | Purdue defeated Marquette in the Maui Invitational finals by a score of 78 to 75. This video breaks down the X's and O's battle between Purdue's offense (centered around Zach Edey) and Marquette's defense. ______________________________
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68 Hoop Vision newsletter: hoopvision.substack.com Hoop Vision Store: hoopvisionhq.com/collections/allThe Coaching Chess Match Between Kansas and Kentuckyhoopvision682023-11-15 | Kansas's strategy to put Hunter Dickinson on Adou Thiero triggered a series of tactical decisions from both coaches. This video breaks down that ensuing chess match between Bill Self (Kansas) and John Calipari (Kentucky) during the top 25 matchup. ______________________________
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68 Hoop Vision newsletter: hoopvision.substack.com Hoop Vision Store: hoopvisionhq.com/collections/allThe Defensive Adjustment Arizona Made to Dismantle Duke’s Offensehoopvision682023-11-11 | A short video on Tommy Lloyd and Arizona's decision to switch Oumar Ballo onto Mark Mitchell instead of Kyle Filipowski during the second half of the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
By making the change, Arizona was able to switch ball screens and keep Ballo in the paint to protect the rim. ______________________________
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68 Hoop Vision newsletter: hoopvision.substack.com Hoop Vision Store: hoopvisionhq.com/collections/allHow UConn Dominated Their Way to a Final 4hoopvision682023-03-28 | UConn is in the Final 4 after winning their first four tourney games by a combined 90 points. This video breaks down the X's and O's behind UConn's offense with a focus on Jordan Hawkins, Andre Jackson, and Adama Sanogo. ______________________________
In 1985, eight-seeded Villanova took on one-seeded Georgetown (led by Patrick Ewing) in the national championship game. Villanova's performance is often referred to as "The Perfect Game" because of their shooting during the game -- they shot 79% from the field. This video breaks down the film and stats from that upset.The 2014 Spurs played the Beautiful Gamehoopvision682022-08-22 | In 2014, the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA finals playing a beautiful style of basketball predicated on ball movement and player movement. This video breaks down head coach Gregg Popovich's X's & O's and style of play from that 2014 season. ____________________________
Thumbnail by Nic Stelter. Contact him at stelternic@gmail.com ____________________________
0:00 Intro 3:23 Motion Weak 6:54 Advantage BasketballThe 2009 Orlando Magic were ahead of their timehoopvision682022-07-13 | In 2009, the Orlando Magic made it all the way to the NBA finals by surrounding big man Dwight Howard with shooters around the perimeter. The Magic led the league in threes while using a style of play that was rare for the NBA at that time.
This video breaks down head coach Stan Van Gundy's X's & O's and style of play from that 2009 season.
Thumbnail by Nic Stelter. Contact him at stelternic@gmail.com ______________________________
0:00 Intro 2:12 The Stats 4:07 4-Out 1-In 7:15 Beating the TagI watched an NBA game from every decadehoopvision682022-06-17 | The NBA game has drastically changed over the past 70 years. I picked an NBA finals game from each decade going back to 1950 and compared and contrasted the overall style of play.
Some of the players included in the video: Bill Russell, Bill Walton, Julius Erving, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Steph Curry. ______________________________
Thumbnail by Nic Stelter. Contact him at stelternic@gmail.com ______________________________
0:00 Intro 0:57 1950's Knicks vs Pistons 4:44 1960's Celtics vs Lakers 8:36 1970's Sixers vs Trail Blazers 13:00 1980's Celtics vs Lakers 17:21 1990's Bulls vs Jazz 21:47 2000's Pistons vs Lakers 25:26 2010's Heat vs Thunder 28:42 2020's Warriors vs CelticsHow Saint Peters Upset Their Way to the Elite 8hoopvision682022-03-22 | Saint Peter's became the third ever 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16 after wins over Kentucky and Murray State. This video breaks down those two wins and the offensive scheme used by head coach Shaheen Holloway. ______________________________
Thumbnail by Nic Stelter. Contact him at stelternic@gmail.com ______________________________
0:00 Intro 2:12 Ball Screen Chess Match 4:35 Crunch Time Set PlaysAll 68 NCAA Tournament Teams in 12 Minuteshoopvision682022-03-14 | For help filling out your bracket, I can't recommend a kenpom subscription enough. It's the college basketball site I visit on a daily basis. Here's the link: kenpom.com/register_hv.php ______________________________
Arizona is one of the best teams in the country this season thanks to a rare combination of size and speed. The Wildcats are #1 in the country in assist rate, #6 in two-point percentage, and #8 in offensive rebounding percentage. In this video, we look at the X's and O's behind head coach Tommy Lloyd's offensive scheme. ______________________________
0:00 Intro 3:31 Go with the Flow 6:55 The Set Plays 8:34 A Fight for the Paint 12:29 Hudl StudioThe Defensive Tactic that Changed Basketballhoopvision682022-02-02 | We hear so much about how the three-point shot and offensive spacing has changed the game of basketball. While that's certainly true, there is also a defensive tactic that's had a similar impact: Switching.
In this video, we take a deep dive into how and why defenses are now switching so many screens. Some of the main teams included: The Warriors, the Rockets, Villanova, Texas Tech, Baylor, LSU, and the 2004 Pistons and Lakers. ______________________________
Zach Edey -- sophomore center for Purdue -- is second in the country in points per 40 minutes while shooting 72% from the field. The 7-foot-4 big man has used duck-ins and angles to dominate the paint. In this video, we look at the stats and X's and O's behind Edey and Purdue -- and compare Edey to past college players also in his height range. ______________________________
Scott Davenport -- head coach of Bellarmine basketball -- has arguably the most unique offensive scheme in the country. His program's combination of passing and off-ball motion has produced some of the most efficient offenses over the past decade. In this video, we look at the stats and X's and O's behind the Bellarmine scheme. ______________________________
0:00 Intro 2:31 Transitioning to D1 4:42 Counting Dribbles and Passes 6:11 The X's and O's 8:51 Strategic Dribbling 11:45 Hudl SportscodeI watched every national championship game since 2000hoopvision682021-07-29 | A breakdown of every NCAA national title game from 2000 to 2021. The video includes many of the top players, coaches, X's and O's, and endings from the past two decades of March Madness.
0:00 Intro 0:35 2000 – Michigan St vs Florida 2:33 2001 – Duke vs Arizona 4:30 2002 – Maryland vs Indiana 6:02 2003 – Syracuse vs Kansas 8:01 2004 – UConn vs Georgia Tech 9:49 2005 – UNC vs Illinois 10:48 2006 – Florida vs UCLA 12:18 2007 – Florida vs Ohio St 14:18 2008 – Kansas vs Memphis 16:10 2009 – UNC vs Michigan St 17:24 2010 – Duke vs Butler 19:18 2011 – UConn vs Butler 21:00 2012 – Kentucky vs Kansas 22:52 2013 – Louisville vs Michigan 24:51 2014 – UConn vs Kentucky 26:37 2015 – Duke vs Wisconsin 28:12 2016 – Villanova vs UNC 30:13 2017 – UNC vs Gonzaga 32:35 2018 – Villanova vs Michigan 34:16 2019 – Virginia vs Texas Tech 35:45 2021 – Baylor vs Gonzaga
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68The Rise and Fall of the Flex Offensehoopvision682021-06-02 | The Flex offense has historically been one of the most used offenses at all levels of basketball. This video looks at: The history and creator of the offense, Maryland's 2002 national championship, Boston College and Jared Dudley, high school teams using the Flex, and the future of the offense.
Teams in this video include: Maryland, Boston College, Drake, Providence, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Kennesaw State, Gonzaga, Siena, Loyola Maryland, Central Michigan, and more.
0:00 Intro to the Flex 3:34 The History of the Flex 6:04 The Maryland National Championship 9:14 Boston College and the Tight Flex 14:01 A High School Offense? 17:06 Shot Selection and the Future of the Flex
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68How Baylor won the National Championshiphoopvision682021-04-11 | Baylor capped off a national championship season with a blow-out win against previously undefeated Gonzaga. This video breaks down the national championship game. Including: Baylor's ball screen offense against Drew Timme and aggressive no-middle defense.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68How Baylor Exploited Houstons Defensehoopvision682021-04-04 | The X's & O's and strategy behind Baylor's blowout Final Four win over Houston.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68How Gonzaga Broke the 2-Point Shooting Record Bookshoopvision682021-04-02 | Gonzaga is shooting a record-breaking 63.7% from two this season. This video breaks down Mark Few's X's & O's and the Zags players that have led to a perfect 30-0 record and Final Four appearance.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68How 15-Seed Oral Roberts Upset Their Way to the Sweet 16hoopvision682021-03-24 | Oral Roberts became the second ever 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16 after wins over Ohio State and Florida. This video breakdowns those two wins, ORU's star players (Max Abmas and Kevin Obanor), and the upcoming Arkansas matchup.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68All 68 NCAA Tournament Teams in 11 Minuteshoopvision682021-03-15 | For help filling out your bracket, I can't recommend a kenpom subscription enough. It's the college basketball site I visit on a daily basis. Here's the link: kenpom.com/register_hv.phpHow Houston Wins Without Making Shotshoopvision682021-03-12 | Sign up for the Hoop Vision newsletter: hoopvision.substack.com
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68Why Michigan’s Offense Makes Them a National Title Contenderhoopvision682021-02-26 | Michigan is currently top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency. This video breaks down the X's and O's, offensive concepts, and players behind Juwan Howard's offensive scheme.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68Why Loyola Chicagos Defense is Ranked #1 in the Countryhoopvision682021-02-19 | Loyola Chicago is the current number one ranked adjusted efficiency defense in the country. This video breaks down the X's and O's, defensive concepts, and players behind Porter Moser's defensive scheme. Including the teaching points and vocabulary from his culture wall.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68Why Luka Garza is National Player of the Yearhoopvision682021-02-12 | Iowa and Luka Garza are having one of the best offensive seasons in recent college basketball history. In this video, we look at: Garza's favorite moves in the post, Iowa's X's & O's, and the statistics behind the offensive success.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68Solving Basketball Ep #37 - Ben Falk, Cleaning the Glasshoopvision682021-01-21 | Ben Falk, owner of Cleaning the Glass, joins the podcast for episode 37. After years of working in NBA front offices, Ben is currently a high school basketball coach. We discussed his coaching style and the differences between high school, college, and the NBA.
For more information on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, follow on Twitter @hoopvision68.The 5-Out Basketball Revolutionhoopvision682021-01-15 | In the modern era of basketball, spacing has now become (by far) the biggest offensive priority in the NBA. Some of the top NCAA programs -- like Virginia, Michigan, Kansas -- are also now experimenting with 5-out spacing this season. In this video, we look at: The pros and cons of 5-out, the statistical impact, and how opponents defend it.
0:00 Intro to 5-Out 3:10 The Statistical Impact of 5-Out 5:09 The X's & O's of 5-Out 7:30 Defending the 5-Out 8:30 The Trade-Offs of Playing 5-Out
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68All 32 of Corey Kisperts Points vs Virginia Explainedhoopvision682020-12-27 | A breakdown of all 32 of Corey Kispert's points from the win over Virginia. It's only the fifth time an opposing player has scored 32 points in a game against Virginia since Tony Bennett was hired as head coach.
Hoop Vision PLUS newsletter: hoopvision.substack.comHow Northwesterns 5-Out offense upset Indiana and Michigan Statehoopvision682020-12-25 | Northwestern started Big Ten play with two big wins against Michigan State and Indiana. This video breaks down their offensive X's & O's from those games and how playing 5-Out with Pete Nance has affected their offensive statistics.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68How West Virginia shut down Richmonds Princeton offensehoopvision682020-12-16 | West Virginia's pressure defense handed Richmond their first loss of the season on Sunday. This video breaks down the X's and O's from the game and the adjustment by WVU head coach Bob Huggins to bring back the full-court zone press.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68hoopvision68 Live Streamhoopvision682020-11-04 | ...Continuity Ball Screen with Reggie Witherspoon | Solving Basketball Ep #36hoopvision682020-10-30 | Reggie Witherspoon, head coach of Canisius, joins the podcast for episode 36.
Witherspoon is the "godfather" of the Continuity Ball Screen offense now run by many different teams. We discussed the origins of his offense, how it has evolved from early on during his time at Buffalo to now, and other top teams (Virginia, Dayton, etc) using it.
For more information on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, follow on Twitter @hoopvision68.
Hoop Vision newsletter: hoopvision.substack.com Hoop Vision store: hoopvisionhq.com/collections/all6 years ago, Duncan Robinson was in the D3 national championshiphoopvision682020-10-05 | Comparing and contrasting Duncan Robinson's usage and role from the 2014 D3 national championship to his career at Michigan and with the Heat this season.
The JJ Redick Podcast with Duncan Robinson: youtube.com/watch?v=s9c1Z6crOYI&ab_channel=TheRingerAll 37 of Tyler Herros Points from Game 4 Explainedhoopvision682020-09-24 | A breakdown of all 37 of Herro's points from game 4 against the Celtics. The second most points scored in a playoff game by a player under the age of 21 -- behind Magic Johnson.
Music by Chillhop: http://youtube.com/chillhopdotcom Joakim Karud - Canals: https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud/ca... L'IndÇcis - Happy Hours: https://soundcloud.com/hipdozer/linde...
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68All 13 of Jokics Assists from Game 7 Explainedhoopvision682020-09-16 | A breakdown of all 13 of Jokic's assist from game 7 against the Clippers. Jokic finished the game with a triple double: 16 points, 22 rebounds, and 13 assists.
Twitter: twitter.com/hoopvision68How The Lakers Adjusted Their Defense to Shut Down The Rocketshoopvision682020-09-13 | The defensive gameplan used by the Lakers against James Harden and the Rockets to double team.
Music by Chillhop: http://youtube.com/chillhopdotcom Joakim Karud - Canals: soundcloud.com/joakimkarud/canals-chilihop-essentials-summer-2016The Canadian Basketball School that Crushes NCAA Opponentshoopvision682020-08-23 | The Carleton University Ravens have won 15 out of the last 18 U Sports national championships. During a typical summer, they play exhibition games against NCAA DI teams -- with past wins over Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Baylor, Wichita State, Alabama, Providence, Mississippi, and more. This video breaks down Carleton coach Dave Smart's unique weak hand defensive philosophy. A scheme that Jay Wright once called "The most unique I've seen."
Dave Smart Deadspin profile: deadspin.com/the-most-successful-college-hoops-coach-in-north-americ-1830500102The 10 Plays Used by Every College Basketball Teamhoopvision682020-08-12 | A countdown of the top 10 plays, actions, and formations used in college basketball. The video includes a total of 43 different college teams running Horns, Corner Rip, Continuity Ball Screen, and more.