Middle Third PG Stampedes

One of the must-watch teams this season has been ERA Nymburk, a top contender in both the Czech league and FIBA Champions League. Led by head coach, Francesco Tabellini, Nymburk was the surprise of the Champions League, advancing from the qualification rounds all the way to the Quarter-Finals. Their impressive blend of offensive pace and […]

Bob McKillop

We had the pleasure of sitting down this week with the legendary Head Coach of Davidson MBB, Bob McKillop! In this fantastic conversation the we explore Coach McKillop’s thoughts on the core principles of offensive execution and efficiency, the importance of self reflection, and discuss maximizing odd practice situations, and healthy confrontations during the always […]

McKillop Motion Offense

There is a ton of great basketball to study this off-season, and one team we really enjoyed watching the past year is Tennessee, who, under Coach Rick Barnes, runs their own version of the Motion Offense made famous by former Davidson Head Coach, Bob McKillop. Watching Coach Barnes tailor the motion to the strengths of […]

Jerrod Calhoun’s 2-3 Match-Up Zone

Zone defense has long been a powerful equalizer in the game, as it can be a way to disrupt an opponent’s flow and “muddy the waters.” What’s been fascinating to study over the years is how coaches have harnessed this disruptive nature, evolving and transforming zone defenses from a passive, “hang back and hope they […]