This week we’re joined by Justin Joyner, Assistant Coach at Michigan to first breakdown all things ball screen defense. Then we dive into culture, leadership, and what he’s learned in his coaching journey. Justin Joyner spent 7 seasons at Saint Mary’s College under Head Coach Randy Bennett and this past season joined the staff Coach Dusty May’s staff at the University of Michigan. Last year they finished second in the Big Ten and reached the sweet sixteen of the NCAA Tournament.

Show Notes:
• Where ball screen defense starts – Knowing who you are
• Having two types of coverages
• The Why and personnel considerations
• Guarding the 3
• Contingency plans and switching
• What offenses are doing
• Matchups, switching, and must do’s of ball screen D
• Flat/middle ball screens
• Rebounding teaching points
• Being aggressive against unorthodox ball screen offense
• Weakside rules / zone – helping on ball v. the roll
• Culture of joy and flexibility in leadership & coaching
• Learning your team in the summer
• Having an approach of gratitude
• How Randy Bennett at Saint Mary’s wins the margins
• What separates Dusty May at Michigan

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