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We’ve got 5 more important books to note as summer winds down. There are still many more worthy efforts that we’ll discuss in the months ahead. One reader reminded us of STUFF: GOOD PLAYERS SHOULD KNOW by Dick Devenzio-a casual piece which speaks to players directly and should be on Read More
When the ex- Pacers’ President Larry Bird chose not to renew Frank Vogel’s contract and for some reason I chose to watch the entire press conference. Whether one agreed with the decision or not, it was obvious that Bird really would have preferred not to make that decision but felt Read More
When I was a very young coach and trying to establish my identity, philosophy and system, I was basically clueless defensively. So, one summer I looked at the previous season’s NCAA team PPG allowed stats and hand wrote each head coach in the Top 20 asking for any direction each Read More
Some time ago we shared a list of tips for basketball players. It concentrated more on mental side of the game. While the first list might be Players Tips 101, today’s pair is a bit more advanced. One of the worst attributes a player can have is acting “entitled”. If Read More
These five books cover a wide array of styles and each significantly contributes in a big way to the lore of this great game that we love. From the technical side of the game in “Five Star Basketball Drills” to the hilarious and insightful “The Book of Basketball” by Bill Simmons, Read More
On the heels of our last article, NBA Hustle Stats, we’d like to offer some additional stats to consider tracking for your program-if you already don’t use some or all. Of course, not all coaches are stat oriented but for those who are, any stats have value that can be Read More