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Just Hoops hosted coach Rick Torbett, founder of Better Basketball and the Read & React offense, for a coaching clinic at the beginning of May. Coach Torbett broke down the layers of his Read & React concepts and focused on entries, how to incorporate a post
Just Hoops by Shoot-A-Way discusses how players can maximize their summer for player development. It is so important that players understand what is required from them to truly take their game to the next level. Coach Nathan & Coach Kellon discuss the process of off-season
An important attribute of a good offensive player, is being able to score within the offensive scheme the coach has put into play. Finding different ways to attack your defender can allow for gaps in the defense to open up for the ball handler or
Just Hoops was fortunate to attend the NABC Clinic in San Antonio and learn from coaches at the highest levels including the Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich. Read our latest newsletter to learn what Coach Popovich shared as vital lessons he
LD Williams, former standout at Wake Forest University, is currently playing in Finland for Torpan Pojat (ToPo) which has a 15-6 record. Williams averaged 17.2 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.4 APG & 1.5 SPG. LD was a four year starter at Wake Forest University (2006-2010) under Skip
The NBA & USA basketball recently released recommendations to make the game better, more enjoyable and more accessible to develop best practices for young players. The intent is to create an age-appropriate set of rules and standards that prioritize skill and development and health and wellness
Survive & advance! It’s March Madness 2018 & time for everyone to predict the most likely upsets, buzzer beaters & Final Four winners. Our March edition features shooting drills from Wichita State’s Head Coach, Gregg Marshall, articles on ways to attack your defender, defining true
Kellon Thomas is a Just Hoops coach who works with players in 1 on 1 sessions & conducts skill development classes. Kellon played for the Kent State University Flashes from 2012-2016 during which he became a 1,000-point scorer and led his team as captain both
The Just Hoops staff is dedicated to being life long learners in the game of basketball. We want to share our thoughts & insights we have gained through our playing & coaching experiences. The basketball community is constantly evolving & our goal is to absorb
AAU basketball provides youth players with countless opportunities to compete and play in games. AAU can widen your competition pool, expose you to new players/teams and test your physical and mental skill capacities. Downsides associated with AAU can include: limited practice availability which hinders teaching
