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Explainer Defense 12 Aug 2026

Zone defense: why a coach chooses to guard space instead of a player.

Not every defense follows one man around the court. Here's who reaches for zone, and why.

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Sprint back, foul, or scramble. Three ways teams handle the moment right after they lose the ball — and why the best teams never really choose.

July 2026

Explainer 3 min 20 Jul

Three variations, one principle — and why Juancho Hernangómez is the perfect example of how it works.

Transfers 3 min 15 Jul

Four signings, one clear message — and a coach who has built this kind of team before.

Explainer 4 min 13 Jul

Three ways to defend the post. Each one is a bet — on your own size, your help defense, or your teammate.

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