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Brian Geisinger

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4 years

Cam having to do everything on his own, even as he leaves. It’s fitting.

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4 years

Cam Newton just put out the tribute video the Panthers should have months ago.

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Kai Jones with the detonation over the top of Portland's defense

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3 years

Yoooo Poku really going for it against the Hornets

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2 years

Much respect to TJ Warren for wearing the Slobbering Wolf NC State hoodie while the the Nets were back in NC to play the Hornets last night

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3 years

Use the rim to protect yourself as a finisher, they said

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3 years

Slow-motion replays of Giannis blocks are my favorite things.

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3 years

LaMelo Ball is a wild basketball player — ridiculous mid-air pass to Bridges on the corner cut for another spike. Small-ball 5 continues to hum for Charlotte.

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3 years

Atlanta Hawks Spain Pick-and-roll -- 3 straight possessions in clutch offense, 3 straight buckets, all assisted by Trae Young - Trae lob to Capela - Trae skip to Bogdanović open corner 3 - Trae behind the back to open De'Andre Hunter pop 3

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7 years

Since 2000, ACC teams are 79-1 when gaining 500+ total yards, holding opponents under 250 total yards. The lone loss: NC State last week.

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5 years

This exchange from Zion Williamson: my word. Grab-and-go rebound, ditches Jerome with an in-and-out crossover at top speed, to the finish over a 7-footer with his off hand. Wow.

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Brian Geisinger

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2 years

By my count: Jaden Ivey with 5 kick-out passes to direct catch-and-shoot open 3PA vs. Portland, all off live-dribble paint (or near paint) touches. Downhill burst looked excellent -- half-court PnR creation or in the open floor

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7 years

I mean, respect for Gaga jumping from the roof like that, but she clearly poached that move from the Gott Man

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6 years

What a ridiculous two-way by Zion Williamson. The block and pass on the move - wow.

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5 years

Golden State should've run this play on its last possession.

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1 year

At the end of the day, all that actually matters is how you treat people. It’s about impact. That’s how people will remember you.

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1 year

Bacot wearing shades after the win over NC State. When asked why…he laughed and said…“Y’all know why”

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5 years

Coby White: just a ridiculous shot-maker. This is up there with the Nowitzki impersonation shot he hit at Louisville, in terms of degree of difficulty.

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2 years

PJ Washington on defense, guarding some of the top mismatch guys in the NBA this season: 1-on-1, in space, or on the block. Able to grind out stops or force turnovers vs. the likes of Siakam, Giannis, Middleton, Cunningham, Mobley, Jokic, Embiid — the list goes on

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5 months

Duke using Kyle Filipowski + Caleb Foster like the Denver Nuggets use Nikola Jokic + Jamal Murray - inverted 5-1 pindowns with one of the guards handling in the slot (Jeremy Roach = Monte Morris) NBA spacing different/better, but targeting the same spot + mismatch challenges

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5 months

Nice little after-timeout call from Duke and Scheyer: Denver style inverted 5-1 pindown to get Kyle Filipowski a touch curling into the paint

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3 years

Miles Bridges just did it again — dusts Camelo and then another spike at the the rim

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7 months

Charlotte finally able to crack into some LaMelo Ball + Mark Williams empty-side pick-and-roll, for the Williams dunk

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2 years

Tobacco Road Bizarro World Basketball in Vegas: Brady Manek with the grab-and-go transition lob pass for a Mark Williams alley-oop finish

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2 years

Full Purdue/NC State scout ready tomorrow, but something to monitor with Ebenezer Dowuona, one of the best development stories in the ACC Dowuona on: NCSU +73 in 213 mins, allowing 1.0 PPP on defense, per Pivot Analysis Dowuona off: NCSU -26 in 127 mins, allowing 1.14 PPP

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Brian Geisinger

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2 years

Only 4 high-major players shooting 40 3P% (5 3PA per 100), 50 2P%, 80 FT% — with 10% assist rate RJ Davis, UNC Collin Gillespie, Villanova Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue Jacob Grandison, Illinois (Dane Goodwin, Daivien Williamson are there in terms shooting, don't have AST%)

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2 years

Gonna release some year-end ACC awards/honors in piecemeal fashion — starting with defense, everyone's favorite subject! Defensive Player of the Year: Reece Beekman All-Defensive team - Beekman - Mark Williams - Justyn Mutts - Leaky Black - Jake LaRavia

Reece Beekman edges out Mark Williams for DPOY, Plus ACC All-Defensive Team 2022 - ACCSports.com

Several players have a claim to ACC Defensive Player of the Year, but Reece Beekman just edges out Mark Williams, plus our All-Defensive Team

accsports.com

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Brian Geisinger

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1 year

Once upon a time: Cody Zeller used to be able to defend Nikola Jokic -- I saw it with my own eyes

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@bgeis_bird

8 years

Zeller just blocked Jokic three times on one possession.

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7 years

Vince Carter and Justin Jackson were in Final Four teams at UNC 20 years apart. Now they'll be teammates in Sacramento.

Adrian Wojnarowski

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7 years

Free agent Vince Carter has agreed to a one-year, $8M deal with Sacramento, agents Kurt Schoeppler and Jim Tanner tell ESPN.

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4 years

Tee Higgins is a cheat code.

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4 years

Zion Williamson, first 12 games in the NBA: 274 points on 181 FGA Zion Williamson, first 12 games at Duke: 238 points on 141 FGA

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4 years

Cody Martin defense — just everywhere. Guards 3 guys on one possession late in Q3, multiple help efforts, Hornets force a shot clock violation. Arcidiacono and Valentine can't get around him.

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Brian Geisinger

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2 years

Quick announcement: My time at @ACCSports is done. It was a positive experience. I believe the space was used to create unique, in-depth ACC basketball coverage. Unfortunately, this current path is no longer financially sustainable. It stings - I love writing about this stuff.

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3 years

LaMelo Ball is back: 3/4-court underhand pass to Miles Bridges for the hit-ahead layup in transition

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

2 years

A year ago, Alondes Williams + Jake LaRavia played for different programs. In the span of a few months, they've become one of the most dynamic duos in the country — more on how Wake Forest utilizes Williams + LaRavia, including two-man actions and post-ups

How Jake LaRavia, Alondes Williams highlight Wake Forest's situational offense - ACCSports.com

Jake LaRavia and Alondes Williams are two of the best players in the ACC; when Wake Forest pairs them together it creates chaos for defenses

accsports.com

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

2 years

Bennett/UVA moving Reece Beekman around as a shutdown guy vs. Louisville — started on Mason Faulkner, moved to chase coverage on Noah Locke, switched to Dre Davis after Davis started to work on the low block/o-glass, and closed on El Ellis

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2 years

I knew Steve Forbes had Wake Forest ahead of schedule during this rebuild, but picking up a victory 36 hours ahead of time: wow, impressive

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@bgeis_bird

5 years

Who was the only ACC player to rank top 5 in the league in both isolation and catch-and-shoot efficiency this season? That would be Markell Johnson of @PackMensBball — more on the point guard's breakout junior season

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

4 years

It's funny -- this is normally the time of year you can run into TJ Warren at the Cameron Village Harris Teeter in Raleigh. And instead he dropped 53 points on 29 FGA tonight vs. Simmons and Embiid. This is gorgeous: 9-12 3PA from above the break.

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

2 months

DJ Burns OT post-ups vs. Virginia: same setup on all 4 possessions Burns right side. DJ Horne in the slot, Mo Diarra in the dunker spot — if UVA wants to send help with its two best defenders, Reece Beekman or Ryan Dunn, it's a kick-out for 3PA or lay-down to the dunker

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1 year

When considering the hypothetical Scoot Henderson-LaMelo Ball: for his career LaMelo is 41 3P% on catch-and-shoot 3PA (25% of his FGA on c&s 3PA) Scoot, with his ability to run pick-and-roll, turn the corner, beat switches and get a piece of the paint, unlocks those looks

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

5 months

Diagraming the play: Duke "Ram" pick-and-roll Screen-the-screener pick-and-roll set: Caleb Foster screens for Young, who lifts and flips the angle of his screen last second for Roach, Yves Missi up at the level, Young open on short roll, kick-out 3 for Jared McCain

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@bgeis_bird

5 months

Jeremy Roach forces Baylor two put two on the ball, Ryan Young short roll/outlet pass, Jared McCain weak-side spacer. Simple basketball.

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Brian Geisinger

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6 years

Quinn Cook shot 49 3P% on catch-and-shoots, 46 3P% with no defender 4+ feet away. He got a great look, Draymond trusted him to make it. This was the right play, shot just didn't go.

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Kerr put Quinn Cook in the game for the express purpose of spacing the floor and taking a 3. He was wide open, he HAS to take that shot and his teammates should pass to him if he's open.

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Sean Stewart: special vertical athlete with quick reaction time, plays hard as hell, skilled with good intermediate touch and some passing chops, and he's getting better game-by-game. Duke has another rotation piece for this season, and possibly a program-setter moving forward

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Brian Geisinger

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2 years

PJ Washington was excellent defensively vs. Giannis during the 2-game series in Charlotte -- cracking up at how low he gets to front Giannis in the post, which pushes the catch point further out, then takes away the baseline + forces a step-back/fade 2PA when Giannis isolates

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3 years

Miles Bridges just ended Clint Capela

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7 months

LaMelo Ball is so talented -- deceleration into fake spin rejection of the drag screen from Nick Richards and easily turns the corner for a layup

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1 year

Mentioned this after the Duke-UNC game: Mark Mitchell really starting to pop as a back-line/help-side rim protector With Dereck Lively up at the level of the screen, Mitchell is rotating, covering ground and making a difference altering shots at the rim

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Brian Geisinger

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2 years

PJ Washington as a switch defender in the pick-and-roll — grinding out stops, staying down on shot fakes + forcing turnovers vs. various All-Stars (Trae, Dejounte Murray, Middleton, DeRozan, VanVleet), Cade Cunningham and Anfernee Simons

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@bgeis_bird

7 years

When Alexi Lalas gets on the mic to ether the USMNT

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1 year

He dunked this. Dereck Lively two-handed catch radius off the lob from Kyle Filipowski

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3 years

De'Andre Hunter moving all over the floor defensively vs. New York: guarding Randle, also operating at the POA vs. Rose — plus a ridiculous effort to block this PU2 from Quickley, jumping from inside the lane + extension to get to the top of Quickley's shot

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6 years

Miles Bridges with the hammer, good god

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7 months

Duke scrimmage observations: Tyrese Proctor in full command - twitchy/deceptive handle, made good reads Kyle Filipowski - quick decision-making in short-roll pockets continues to be excellent Sean Stewart - defensive activity, switching 1-5, versatility guarding ball screens

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Brian Geisinger

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5 years

Zion had 6-7 unbelievable plays today, which seems to be the norm, but this — the rip right into the cross and finish through contact. Dear god.

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

5 months

Two things at play here for Duke: - being intentional with spacing Jared McCain to weak side around Kyle Filipowski post-up - Mark Mitchell attacking the space: moving without the ball -- being a moving target vs. junk defenses -- and getting on the offensive glass

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 years

Crafty two-way sequence for Campazzo — pulls the chair on PJ Washington on the post switch, then a bowling ball pass in transition for a Gordon layup

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

2 years

With a new roster, Wake Forest has brought pace-and-space offense to Winston-Salem: more on the impact of Jake LaRavia — as a playmaker and a cutter — the downhill drive game of Alondes Williams, and an offense that's targeting the right areas of the floor

He's here, he's there, he's every-Deacon-where: Jake LaRavia and Wake Forest are off and running -...

While showcasing one of the most diverse skill sets in the ACC, Jake LaRavia has Wake Forest basketball back as a team to be reckoned with

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 years

Even if Carlik Jones stays in the NBA Draft, the West-Locke-Ellis backcourt is strong. Lots of frontcourt options, too: Jae'Lyn Withers, Malik Williams, Matt Cross (good stretch forward), Samuell Williamson, JJ Traynor Very much here for lineups with Locke, Cross and Withers

Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 years

Will write more about this later, but really like the addition of Noah Locke for Louisville, an experienced movement shooter (40 3P% off catch career) who can help unlock key aspects of Louisville's playbook

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Brian Geisinger

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Duke Horns Out Get pick-and-roll for Jeremy Roach vs. Hofstra Ice Coverage - with slight tweaks - leads to Kyle Filipowski corner 3 - Mark Mitchell sets ball screen + short rolls - Flip spaced to weak-side corner - Jared McCain roll-replace action lifting up from under the rim

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 years

LaMelo Ball drives by Chris Paul in early offense, forces Bridges to closeout to Hayward in the corner, then hangs in the air to hit Zeller for the drop pass dunk

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Brian Geisinger

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1 year

Damari Monsanto's 3-point shooting is at hilarious levels right now: 19 3PA per 100 possessions, 41.5 3P% Going back to 07-08 season, only 3 Division 1 players with 18+ 3PA per 100 possessions, 40 3P% and 2.0% steal rate: Steph Curry (08), Troy Daniels (13) and Monsanto

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

4 years

Cole Anthony with a gorgeous crossover pick-and-roll bucket/lefty finish.

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 years

Once more — LaMelo Ball to Miles Bridges in transition: live-dribble behind the back pass for LaMelo and Bridges punches it home with the windmill dunk

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 years

Two days later and I still can't stop watching this LaMelo behind-the-back pass the Hayward on the ghost screen/pop. The placement is just perfect, leads GH right into a rhythm 3PA with a live-dribble flick of the wrist.

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

5 years

Another big game for De'Andre Hunter: 19 points, 6-6 FGA inside 8 feet, 2 assists (linked up nicely in pick-and-roll with Diakite), no turnovers. And this is just excellent.

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

5 years

Tony Bennett is a good basketball coach. UVA's first play ATO/UNC turnover. Looks like they're loading up for their go-to elevator door play, you can see Kenny Williams turn his head. Then Kyle Guy zips in the opposite direction off Huff's screen to the strong corner.

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Brian Geisinger

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10 months

Two-way sequence from Amari Bailey -- rebounds and saves the air-ball 3PA from Wemby, which launches a fast-break opp that he finishes with a hustle and-1 layup around Vic

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Brian Geisinger

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2 years

Ayo Dosunmu's on-ball defense is so damn impressive: screen navigation, physicality and lateral quickness Hornets go with their 21 Flip action, which DSJ turned the corner on and/or forced help all season, but Ayo meets him perfectly and takes away the baseline

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Brian Geisinger

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4 months

By opening the floor up with 4 guards + a playmaking 5, Duke has lanes to drive + windows to pass into and pressure the rim, with Kyle Filipowski mapping the court + making good decisions Great ATO call: Flip DHO Keep, Roach backdoor, defense in rotation, kick-out 3 Jared McCain

Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

4 months

Duke is now + 24 in 16 minutes with Kyle Filipowski + 4 guards -- Jeremy Roach has been a part of all 4-guard groups so far, too In those minutes: 18-26 FGA (69 FG%), 12-16 2PA, 6-10 3PA, 8 FTA, 7 steals, only 1 opponent offensive rebound

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1 year

The vision is there: LaMelo Ball + Mark Williams empty-corner pick-and-roll, Scoot Henderson in the opposite slot, bend the defense, kick and let Scoot speed drive into the gaps, with Williams in the dunker spot as a pressure point on the rim

Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

1 year

When considering the hypothetical Scoot Henderson-LaMelo Ball: for his career LaMelo is 41 3P% on catch-and-shoot 3PA (25% of his FGA on c&s 3PA) Scoot, with his ability to run pick-and-roll, turn the corner, beat switches and get a piece of the paint, unlocks those looks

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The numbers are impressive and the film jumps off the screen: Virginia's Ryan Dunn is a defensive prospect on the rise and a breakout candidate in the ACC next season -- more on his shot-block prowess, weak-side rim protection and next steps, for @STL_UVA

Well-Done: Is Ryan Dunn Virginia’s next defensive star?

Diving deep into what makes Dunn so good and what can make him great.

www.streakingthelawn.com

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4 years

@minakimes The other day, @EWPod was talking about another one of these weird coincidences - the top 4 Mariners in career ERA all have the same number: 3.42

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Wake Forest - Punch Hammer - Game-winning play vs. NC State After-timeout set from Wake: Efton Reid initiating in the post, with Andrew Carr setting Hammer screen for Hunter Sallis and then slipping to the rim for game-deciding layup

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Brian Geisinger

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Hunter Sallis -- early returns of scaling up at Wake Forest look excellent, so far: 19 PPG (4 PPG at Gonzaga), 25% usage, 44 3P%, 55 2P%, 85 FT% 68 FG% rim 54 FG% / 62 eFG% on pull-up jumpers 1.16 points per spot-up possession 1.02 points per pick-and-roll possession

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New to Wake Forest: Hunter Sallis scouting report + fit with the Demon Deacons -- Sallis as a cutter, opportunities to work as an initiator, defensive upside

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Shakeel Moore with 4 steals vs. BC — now up to 16 steals in 116 minutes this season, good for 5.5 steals per 40 mins, 7.6% steal rate. 3 games already with 3+ steals for Moore, 4 straight games with 2+

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NC State - BLOB Box Punch Double With Sean Stewart on him and Kyle Filipowski roaming as a helper parked at the rim, DJ Burns hits DJ Horne with a submarine pass on the curl. Good off-ball action around DJ post-up

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1 year

Bryce McGowens sequence -- recovery/chasedown block on White at the rim, then the deep spot-up wing 3 on the break

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

2 years

Jake LaRavia is gone, but Bobi Klintman will keep the inverted pick-and-roll game alive at Wake Forest. 6-10, skilled, good vision + passing feel to his game

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Brian Geisinger

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3 years

Sam Hauser & Jay Huff buried Clemson under a barrage of 3-pointers, but for stretches of time, Reece Beekman was the best player on the floor More thoughts on Beekman - POA defense, guarding screen-roll - Pick-6 event creation - 1st step - off-ball mover

As Virginia takes off, Reece Beekman starts to lay the groundwork for stardom - ACCSports.com

After falling to Gonzaga, Virginia basketball has found a groove with a spacey offense and inspired play from freshman guard Reece Beekman

accsports.com

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

2 years

PJ Washington rim protection — pins RJ Barrett's layup attempt, then swats Mitchell Robinson on the put-back, which leads to the Rozier run-out layup on the other end

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 years

Absolutely filthy touch pass from LaMelo Ball to Jalen McDaniels on the baseline cut

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

5 years

Excited to see Year 2 of Leaky Black this season -- intriguing two-way prospect. 2.4 steals per 40 minutes (3.1% steal rate), opportunistic in passing lanes/help situations, long wing who can move his feet vs. smaller guards

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Brian Geisinger

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3 months

After Wake Forest-Duke, Steve Forbes opened his post-game comments talking about this sequence/adjustment from Jon Scheyer — Duke empty-side ball screens, and Kyle Filipowski + Mark Mitchell attacking the space

Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 months

Duke spamming empty-corner pick-and-roll with Kyle Filipowski or Mark Mitchell as the screener and the other in the slot - Wake Forest putting two on the ball, when the defense rotates, kick to slot and have Flip or Mitchell drive against bent defense

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Jared McCain: 45 3P%, 50 2P%, 62% true shooting 1.06 points per spot-up possession, 1.2 points per off-screen possession, 9-18 3PA in transition per Synergy

Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

5 months

Top 3 assist combos on Duke's roster 1) Roach + Flip: 17 2) Proctor + Flip: 13 3) Flip + McCain: 11 The connection between Kyle Filipowski + Jared McCain continues to grow, with McCain's spacing (opposite Flip post-ups) + relocation efforts really paying off

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Brian Geisinger

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Duke - Wedge Pick-and-roll for Tyrese Proctor vs. Pitt Duke went to this set 4 times at Pitt, scoring 7 points (1.75 PPP), with Proctor initiating every possession. This set generates Proctor-Kyle Filipowski pick-and-pop 3 vs. Guillermo Diaz Graham hedging out

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Brian Geisinger

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2 months

Duke - Delay/Open Scissor Flare, ATO I loved this design from Jon Scheyer to get a 3 for Jared McCain. All season long, Duke has countered loose perimeter coverage on Mark Mitchell by having him set flare screens for McCain. This time, working off Jeremy Roach-Flip screen-roll

Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 months

Fun concept for Duke's half-court offense centered on Kyle Filipowski's passing + Jared McCain's gravity Flip initiating in high post, Mark Mitchell flare screen for McCain — flare action puts screen defender in bind: help on McCain or open the lane for Mitchell's cut

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Brian Geisinger

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Duke - Ram Exit Pick-and-roll vs. Miami's aggressive screen-roll coverage Sean Stewart works as off-ball screen for Jared McCain, Kyle Filipowski draws attention on the dive, Tyrese Proctor skips to Jeremy Roach for corner 3

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Brian Geisinger

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3 years

If you live in NC and don't have cable, this game is blacked out on NBA TV and Fox Sports Southeast is unavailable YouTube TV and Hulu TV. So there's no real way to watch the game. Excellent work from everyone, truly great stuff.

Bally Sports: Hornets

@HornetsOnBally

3 years

THE @HORNETS ARE BACK 📺 FOX Sports Southeast 📲 FOX Sports GO

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@bgeis_bird

5 months

Duke on/off with Tyrese Proctor this year, per CBB Analytics Proctor on: +105 in 223 minutes, +27 points per 100 - offense: 120 points per 100 - defense: 93 points per 100 Proctor off: +5 in 97 mins, +3 points per 100 - offense: 113 points per 100 - defense: 110 points per 100

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

6 years

Hmmm Windhorst mentions (after being goaded) on @LeBatardShow that the Cavs are ramping up efforts to trade for Kemba.

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

5 months

Via my own charting, Duke with more drop coverage vs. Baylor than any other game this season - kept Filipowski + Young below the level of the screen, occasionally in a deep drop: guard more actions 2-on-2, reduce kick-out 3PA Base coverage this year has had Flip up at the level

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

7 months

Hornets - Wide Elbow Chicago Twirl ATO set with plenty of moving parts, all designed to organize LaMelo Ball + Mark Williams pick-and-roll OKC stays home on shooters, guards this 2-on-2. LaMelo deceptively switches ball from right to left, gets JW in air, hits Mark

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 months

Kyle Filipowski: 0-4 3PA on pick-and-pops vs. UNC Drop or Ice coverage, all on lightly contested or no contest looks UNC did well swarming Flip in the middle on pocket pass reads, Duke found little second-side options off that. But the pops were there, just didn't hit the shots

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 years

Pick-and-roll manipulation from LaMelo Ball — little jail dribble to keep Lonnie Walker on his back, followed by a ball fake show before he leaves his feet, gets Poeltl off the ground, and then yet another left-handed drop pass. 2-on-2 pick-and-roll creation wizardry.

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

1 year

Reece Beekman back is significant for 2024, ACC and Draft. Connective passer. Elite on/off-ball defender — a force at the point of attack, A-1 screen navigator, and devastating when he shifts to free safety mode In Virginia’s post doubles or jams up passing lanes.

Jonathan Givony

@DraftExpress

1 year

NEWS: Virginia guard Reece Beekman is withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to school for his senior season, he told ESPN. STORY:

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 years

Shakeel Moore is a special athlete, covers a lot ground to get up and block this 3PA vs. BC Moore: 3.3 steals, 0.7 blocks per 40 minutes this season, ranks 9th nationally in steal rate (4.7%)

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

2 years

PJ Washington continues to show his 1-on-1 defensive abilities vs. some of the best face-up/middle-of-the-floor frontcourt scorers in the world — forces a tough shot from Pascal Siakam, who had an off night in Charlotte

Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

2 years

PJ Washington was excellent defensively vs. Giannis during the 2-game series in Charlotte -- cracking up at how low he gets to front Giannis in the post, which pushes the catch point further out, then takes away the baseline + forces a step-back/fade 2PA when Giannis isolates

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

7 months

And there's the first block of the season for Mark Williams -- rotates over and just plucks this Trae Young paint attempt out of the air

Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

7 months

Mark Williams rim defense has been really impactful. No blocks, but he's influenced (possibly altered) a handful of shots. Covering ground, staying vertical, absorbing contact.

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

1 year

MJ Rice arrives at NC State from Kansas with an opportunity to be a playmaker on the wing -- over @PackPride : More on Rice's two-way fit in NC State's scheme, upside, and the different lineup combinations he helps unlock

Brian's Breakdown: Inside the intriguing upside of wing MJ Rice

Brian Geisinger takes an in-depth look at the talent, skillset and potential impact of MJ Rice coming to NC State this upcoming year.

247sports.com

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

3 months

NC State countering some of the off-ball attention for DJ Horne from Clemson's defense — with Chase Hunter and Joe Girard face-guarding Horne, Pack clear out a side, lift the weak side and initiating backdoor action for Horne, with DJ Burns facilitating

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

5 years

Oh hello, Mamadi Diakite. Face-up game has looked pretty damn good early this season. Also: 5 dunks, 2 steals, 4 blocks, 7 offensive rebounds though the first 2 games (64 mins)

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Brian Geisinger

@bgeis_bird

1 year

LJ Thomas is already a solid ACC guard, and he’s earned a spot in NC State’s rotation. Can run a pick-and-roll or create without a screen, finds ways to work as a connector and cutter when slotted to more of an off-ball role too

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