Hoop Script

There's something magical about the perfect offensive set. The way five players move in harmony, creating space through calculated movements, eventually leading to an open look that seems inevitable in hindsight – but only if you know what to look for.

That's where HoopScript comes in.

What is HoopScript?

HoopScript is your weekly deep dive into the strategic elements that make college basketball tick. Whether you're a coach looking for new ideas, a player aiming to understand the game at a deeper level, or simply a fan who wants to see the game through a more analytical lens, we're here to enhance your basketball IQ.

Each week, we'll break down:

• Innovative offensive sets that are reshaping the college game

• Defensive schemes that shut down even the most potent attacks

• Baseline Out of Bounds (BLOB) and Side Out of Bounds (SOB) plays that create easy buckets

• Data-driven insights that reveal winning patterns

• Strategic adjustments that turn the tide of games

Who's This Newsletter For?

• Coaches: Find new sets to implement with your team and understand the principles behind successful schemes

• Players: Learn to read the game better and understand why certain plays work

• Basketball Junkies: See the game through a strategist's eyes and appreciate the chess match happening on every possession

• Analytics Enthusiasts: Dive into the numbers that support strategic decisions

What to Expect

Every Sunday morning, you'll receive an in-depth analysis focusing on a specific aspect of the college game. We'll use a combination of film study, statistical analysis, and strategic principles to unpack what makes certain teams and plays successful.

Once a month, we'll complement our written analysis with detailed video breakdowns, giving you a visual guide to the concepts we've covered.

We do the research so you don’t have to. Just one, central location with everything you need. Saving you time, so you can focus on coaching, playing, or enjoying basketball more.

Coming Soon

In our next editions, we'll be diving into college basketball's two most dominant units: Auburn's high-octane offense and Duke's suffocating defense. Our analysis will cover:

Auburn's Offensive Revolution

Bruce Pearl has engineered the nation's most efficient offense, blending traditional principles with modern spacing. We'll examine:

• How their "organized chaos" transition attack generates easy buckets

• Their unique approach to ball-screen actions and split cuts

• The way they leverage their athletic frontcourt in half-court sets

• Statistical deep-dive into their nation-leading offensive efficiency

Duke's Defensive Masterclass

Under Jon Scheyer, the Blue Devils have established themselves as an elite defensive unit. We'll break down:

• Their aggressive ball-screen coverage principles

• How they've mastered modern "gap and recover" techniques

• Their strategic adjustments against different offensive styles

• The metrics behind their defensive dominance

Final Thoughts

Basketball strategy is constantly evolving, and the college game is where much of this innovation happens. Through HoopScript, we'll explore this evolution together, breaking down the game's most interesting strategic elements one newsletter at a time.

Thank you for being part of this journey from the beginning. If you find value in this type of analysis, please share HoopScript with other basketball minds in your network.

See you court side.

1  Photo credit: The Sporting News