Slappin' Glass Podcast Sundance Wicks on Contagious Culture, Advantages vs. Movement, and "Foxhole" Friends {Wyoming}
Dec 20, 2024
Sundance Wicks, the Wyoming MBB Head Coach known for his dynamic coaching style, shares his insights on cultivating a contagious team culture. He dives into the importance of strategic defensive tactics, specifically dealing with 'sucker defenders' and the dynamics of modern basketball. Wicks emphasizes the value of embracing adversity for player growth and discusses how cultural beliefs can resonate with athletes. The conversation also touches on the intricacies of offensive movements, showcasing his holistic approach to both gameplay and coaching.
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Defensive Starting Points
- Start your defensive scheme by focusing on ball screen and post defense.
- Decide where you don’t want the ball to go and build out from there.
Scout Stops
- Create defensive advantages by scouting opponents’ personnel and exploiting their weaknesses.
- “Scout stops” let you adjust your base defense to target specific player types (drivers, non-shooters).
No Catch Defense
- Sundance Wicks used a “no catch” strategy against high-usage players like UNLV’s Bryce Hamilton.
- This disrupted the opponent’s rhythm and flow, forcing other players to create offense.