Murph’s March to Madness: Liam Murphy’s defensive evolution — Can Purdue’s newcomer master ball-screen coverage?

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA — It’s certainly no secret that one of the main reasons why West Brighton resident Liam Murphy finds ...
The Michigan Daily

Michigan ball-screen defense makes Purdue uncomfortable

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Emily Alberts/DAILY. Buy this photo. INDIANAPOLIS — From the opening tip, No. 6 seed Purdue’s ...

Michigan basketball aiming to be 'one of the best defensive teams in the country'

Michigan ranked in the top 25 nationally in several defensive categories last season. This year, Dusty May is raising the bar ...
Yardbarker

The Key Adjustment That Unlocked a New-Look Illinois Basketball Defense

It has been all illness and injuries for Illinois (18-11, 10-8 Big Ten) during a recent 5-8 stretch, and when those weren't being blamed as the culprits in another underwhelming performance, every ...

Why smart college hoops coaches have kept a fading defensive art form in their back pocket

In a sport that can often come down to razor-thin margins, gaining an extra edge on a few plays per game can have an ...
Sports Illustrated

Matt Painter Explains How Purdue's Defense Can Improve Entering Postseason Play

When Purdue was playing its best basketball of the year, its effort on the defensive end was the culprit behind the success. It's also been the Boilermakers' greatest burden in defeat, specifically ...
USA Today

How Texas women's basketball slowed Hailey Van Lith: 'That's called being uncomfortable'

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – TCU women’s basketball superstar Hailey Van Lith is a test for any defense. Texas, with the best scoring defense in the SEC and one of the best in the nation, aced the test Monday ...