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Good player to watch to get better – Stephen Curry!
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors – NBA) is a very skilled and smart player. His ability to shoot, drive and pass the ball at a high level has made it an easy transition for him to go from college to the NBA and still be a major contributor. I would definitely say to watch him and [...]
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The simple…..”GIVE N GO”!!!
Here is an example by a fellow Hoop Dreamer, Ime Udoka, of how to use a simple play to score - the “Give n Go”! So many players these days want to OVER dribble and the “Give n Go” is an EASY way that you and your team can score without the ball being dribbled once! Watch how [...]
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History of the Game – Larry Bird (All-Time Great)!
Larry Bird, rated the #1 shooter in NCAA HISTORY! From time to time I’m going to post information about players from the past. I believe that it is vital for any player to know the history of the game. To know about the players that came before them and paved the way for basketball to be played [...]
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Hubie Brown – 5 Defensive Commandments!
Hubie Brown, Hall of Fame Coach, and someone that I respect a great deal in regards to basketball knowledge, talks about the 5 Commandments on the Defensive End of the floor! One major point that he makes, and something that we teach at Hoop Dreams is to always push the ball away from the middle [...]
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Sam Cassell and the Mid-Range Game
Sam Cassell, one of the better point guards to play in the NBA, talks about the lost art of the MID-RANGE GAME. He gives tips on how to create space and get your shot off against defenders. Talks about players that he learned the mid-range game from by studying them. Also, that touches on a [...]
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The “LOST” Art of Moving w/o the ball by Rip Hamilton (NBA)
Rip Hamilton of the Detroit Pistons (NBA) gives tips on how to move without the ball. He also gives tips on how to move without the ball at a high level! This is the hardest way to guard an offensive player (someone who constantly moves without the ball). Add moving without the ball to your [...]
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Steve Nash talks about the Fundamentals of Passing!
Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns (NBA) talks about the fundamentals of passing. Being able to use both his left and right hand to make passes and taking pride in passing!
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Ime Udoka’s role with Sacramento Kings (Hoop Dreamer)
Ime Udoka playing with the Sacramento Kings (NBA). He had a very good game against the Golden State Warriors – 19pts, 14 rebs, 2 assts, 2 stls in 35mins. Ime Udoka trains with the Hoop Dreams program during the off-season of his NBA season (June/July/August and early September)!