The 2-1-2 press isn’t a common choice for most basketball coaches. While it definitely has some similarities to the 1-2-2 press and the 2-2-1 press, the 2-1-2 has just enough differences to make most coaches shy away from it. However, it can be argued that the differences of the 2-1-2 press actually MORE effective. Because
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The 2-3 zone defense is probably the most popular zone defense in basketball. But there are some definite weaknesses in the 2-3 zone – particularly in how it covers the high post and how teams rebound out of it. That’s where the 2-1-2 zone defense comes in. With some very slight variations in where players
Photo: FIBA/YouTube screenshot According to NBA insider Marc Stein, there is growing speculation that Sergio Scariolo is the frontrunner to become the new head coach of the Raptors. While there is no consensus among league sources, the level of interest shown by Toronto suggests that Scariolo is in pole position for the coveted role. However,
After an unbeaten run of results for Caledonia Gladiators, Head Coach Gareth Murray has won the Kevin Cadle Molten BBL Coach of the Month award for February, the first such award for the 38-year-old Scot in his third year coaching, after he retired from playing at the end of last season. Going 5-0, the highlight
The Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League have announced the staff that will serve in support of Head Coach Mike Gerrity for the 2022-23 season. Chris Darnell returns as Associate Head Coach and Kendall Chones returns as an Assistant Coach. New additions for 2022-23 include Omar Cook & D.J. Ham as Assistant Coaches, Daniel
It didn’t take long for Becky Hammon’s future to became a hot topic after she coached the Las Vegas Aces to a WNBA championship on Sunday. Shortly after the Aces secured their first title, the former Spurs assistant was asked by a reporter if she thought “everyone in the NBA” should feel “dumb” for not
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is a huge fan of the NBA allowing coaches to dress down on the sideline rather than forcing them to wear suits in NBA games. Spoelstra infamously had to borrow suits from the great Pat Riley when he became Miami’s head coach since he didn’t own a suit himself.
The Sacramento Kings announced today the members of Head Coach Mike Brown’s coaching staff for the 2022-23 season. Jordi Fernandez has been named associate head coach. Jay Triano, Doug Christie, Luke Loucks and Leandro Barbosa will serve as assistant coaches. Dutch Gaitley will serve as an assistant coach and director of player development, and Lindsey
The Dallas Mavericks might be getting a little more Slovenian flavor. Dallas plans to hire former NBA guard Marko Milič to join Jason Kidd’s coaching staff in player development, according to a report from league insider Marc Stein. Dallas plans to hire former NBA swingman Marko Milič — Slovenia’s first NBA player — to join
The Washington Wizards are adding some valuable championship-level experience to the organization. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wizards are finalizing a deal to add James Posey to Wes Unseld Jr.’s coaching staff. Posey won two NBA championships as a player, one with the Miami Heat in 2006 and another with the Boston Celtics in
The Utah Jazz need a new head coach. Here’s the latest on that search from ESPN.com: The Utah Jazz have received permission to interview several assistant coaches in their search for Quin Snyder’s replacement, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The list includes New York Knicks associate head coach Johnnie Bryant, Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Charles
C. Vivian Stringer. Photo © Charles Hallman. Women’s basketball legend and Rutgers head coach C.Vivian Stringer announced Saturday morning that she is retiring from coaching basketball. The pioneer in the game who accrued 1,055 wins in her career, will step down from her current position effective on Sept. 1, 2022. The Hall of Famer’s career
MINNEAPOLIS (April 6, 2022) – Lindsay Whalen. Photo: Charles Hallman. MINNEAPOLIS – A few days after being named one of the 13-member Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022, Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Lindsay Whalen told local reporters that it is still sinking in that she received the call from Springfield. “I’m just
SLAM has partnered with the Black Coaches Association on a content series that will spotlight Black coaches from every level. To learn more about the past and present of the BCA, and to register as a member of the BCA, click here. “This was just the beginning of me just having to prove myself. Prove my intelligence.” Chicago Sky head
Lakers head coach Frank Vogel made a rather surprising decision to bench one of the team’s stars Russell Westbrook for the final four minutes of the game against the Pacers. After the game, which ended with Los Angeles losing by 7 points, Vogel was asked about the decision to bench Russ. He responded by saying
LeBron James once again played big minutes and scored 30 points but the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to defeat the Indiana Pacers. The four-time NBA champion also had 12 rebounds and 5 assists in 37 minutes of play. With the rumors that Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is on the hot seat, James received
The Phoenix Mercury’s search for their next head coach will continue after New Orleans assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon withdrew her name from consideration as the next head honcho of the Mercury, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Sources: Basketball Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon is removing her name from consideration for head coaching job with the
The drama and complication continue to roll on Hollywood, as Frank Vogel’s job and presence in the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly on the line. Per the latest release of Bill Oram and Sam Amick, Vogel is on the coaching hot seat right before the Lakers’ clash against the Utah Jazz on Monday. The defensive-minded
DENVER — While fellow Murray State products Ja Morant and Cameron Payne have been making lots of noise the past few years in the NBA, another former Racer has also been making an impact. Murray State Hall of Famer Popeye Jones has been an assistant for several teams since his 10-year career in the league
Gerald Green is coming out of retirement and plans to sign in the G League in hopes of making a return to the NBA. Green announced his retirement in 2021 and joined the Houston Rockets as a player development coach. Green last played in the NBA during the 18-19 season.