Slappin' Glass Podcast Jenny Boucek on Assessing Player Value, PNR Cutting Concepts, and Loyalty in Coaching {Indiana Pacers}
May 23, 2025
Jenny Boucek, Assistant Coach for the Indiana Pacers, shares her wealth of experience in offensive systems and player development, having coached in both the WNBA and NBA. They dive into the complexities of pick-and-roll cutting concepts, discussing how standout players shape offensive strategies. Boucek also emphasizes the vital balance between analytics and emotional intelligence in coaching and explores the importance of loyalty and relationships in team dynamics. Late-game strategies and the assessment of player value are additional key topics covered.
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Exploit Weak-Side Numbers Advantage
- Create off-ball cuts to exploit numbers advantages on the weak side during pick and roll actions.
- Use cuts to force defenders to cover multiple players, increasing offensive scoring chances.
Adjust Cutting to Player Skill
- Elite players like Luka Doncic prefer spacing over excessive cutting for clearer passing lanes.
- Different player skill sets require adjusting cutting principles to optimize offense.
Pick and Roll Defensive Reads
- When defending pick and roll, prepare for the common drop coverage with the big near the rim and guard-to-guard switching.
- Introduce randomness in guard slips off screens to create offensive unpredictability and defensive confusion.