"We had this model" - Rip Hamilton revealed the '04 Detroit Pistons' secret defensive setup that upset the L.A. Lakers

Former Pistons shooting guard Richard Rip Hamilton was once asked to reveal the secret behind their consistent and imposing ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Defense the secret key to Mavericks' Final Four run

There’s an old adage in sports about defense winning championships. The Colorado Mesa women’s basketball team is just two ...
Daily Herald

Boys basketball: Kaneland’s secret weapons — A barn, 500 shots a day, and the defense carrying the Knights to state

Team dinners at Connor Kimme’s house for the Kaneland boys basketball team aren’t just about the food. They’re about the barn. Kyle Kimme, Connor’s father, started building the barn from the ground up ...
AOL

How UConn basketball's defense returned Huskies to national contender status

PHILADELPHIA — Dan Hurley knew in the offseason what Connecticut needed to emphasize if it wanted to return to the level it was when the Huskies won back-to-back championships in March Madness, just ...
Patriots Wire

Why has Purdue basketball's defense improved? 'The good Lord humbles you'

Purdue basketball, known for its top-ranked offense, realized it needed to improve its defense to succeed in March Madness. Recent losses and close games late in the season highlighted the team's ...