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Why Carsen Edwards and Purdue’s Zoom Offense Was So Effective in March Madness

by adminX's & O's February 23, 2026February 23, 2026No Comments

When Purdue made its 2019 March Madness run, it wasn’t just about shot-making – it was about structure. The Boilermakers’ Zoom offense blended shooting gravity, screening precision, and quick decision-making in a way that constantly stressed defensive rules. At the center was Carsen Edwards’ nuclear scoring ability. Around him – Matt Haarms’ screening and rim …

Ball Knowledge of the Week (Central Division)

by adminBall Knowledge Articles, Triangle Journal Base February 20, 2026February 20, 2026No Comments

Need help adding to your ball knowledge bag? The Triangle Journal presents the mildly deep pulls that would get likes in a comment section and credibility amongst your boys… but not make it seem like you went deep into Basketball-Reference to find a name. Check us out every Friday for the next 4 weeks to …

Games Do Not Equivalate to Development

by adminMamba Mentality February 18, 2026February 20, 2026No Comments

The Offseason Advantage: Why Real Development Happens Away from the Spotlight Basketball development doesn’t happen in highlights. It doesn’t happen in box scores. And it definitely doesn’t happen by accident. Real growth happens quietly; in empty gyms, in repetitive reps, in uncomfortable workouts, and in intentional offseason training. While AAU basketball has become a dominant …

The Zoom Action: The Most Popularized Set Offense in College Basketball

by adminX's & O's February 16, 2026February 20, 2026No Comments

Zoom Action: The modern scoring trigger In its simplest form, zoom action is a coordinated three-player sequence that begins with an off-ball screen followed immediately by a dribble hand-off (DHO). The screening player sets a down screen for a teammate (typically a wing) who curls toward the ball and receives the hand-off from the ball …

The Power of Showing Up

by adminMamba Mentality February 15, 2026February 20, 2026No Comments

Man the hooper that don’t quit. The old saying applies to the walk-on that battles like he has a scholarship on the line every day. It also applies to the old dude at the YMCA who insists on playing the hardest defense in the history of ever… you know… the guy who faceguards you when …

Ball Knowledge of the Week (Atlantic Division)

by adminBall Knowledge Articles, Triangle Journal Base February 13, 2026February 13, 2026No Comments