Evaluating Help Defense w/ Zach Milner - Ep. 62

Coach Spins takes us through some clips of Colorado prospects Cody Williams and Tristan Da Silva, including how they will fit together & complement each other's games. Plus, answering YOUR questions at the end of the show! Questions range from the Grant Williams fit in Dallas, Tad Boyle’s role with Team USA, Izan Almansa vs. Alex Sarr, and much more!The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Join Bryce Simon, aka MotorCity Hoops, and Coach Spins for a breakdown of two of Kansas' premiere prospects in upperclassman wing Kevin McCullar and freshman guard Elmarko Jackson. While using film to dissect their games, both Spins and Simon will discuss where they fall in preseason rankings, what we need to see from each moving into the season, and how Bill Self might fit the pieces together at Kansas.To get the optimal experience, make sure you tune in over on YouTube to follow along with the film clips: https://youtube.com/live/WEEy4IoL0i4 The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Join Rich Stayman (@Mavs Draft) and Coach Spins as they break down film on two of the best prospects for the reigning National Champion Connecticut Huskies. Get to know sophomore big Donovan Clingan and freshman guard Stephon Castle -- two players with lottery upside -- as well as Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer, who will be filling the void left behind by Jordan Hawkins as valuable floor-spacer. Can all three (or some other players) find their way into the 2024 NBA Draft? What are we looking for over the coming season in evaluating each player? For the full podcast experience, join us over on YouTube to get to see the clips as we break them down: https://youtube.com/live/OJj8ISaW-ZYThe Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

We’re back with another Video Podcast episode as Zach Milner rejoins the podcast to break down some tape on two polarizing prospects in Amen and Ausar Thompson. Both twins come from the Overtime Elite program, one that Zach and I will attempt to put into context. Join us as we dive into their offensive ceilings, defensive outlook, and discuss whether they can become better jump shooters long-term.The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

We’re back with another Video Podcast episode as Stone Hansen (@report_court) rejoins the podcast to break down some tape on Villanova freshman Cam Whitmore and Arkansas freshman Anthony Black. Whitmore is one of the best athletes in this draft class but struggles with feel, while Black is a high-feel playmaker with a questionable jump shot.Stone and Coach Spins dive into how they can improve, the value of feel in the modern NBA, and discuss why we have top-six grades on both Black and Whitmore.The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Listen on Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Your Twitter questions get answered in regards to the 2023 NBA Draft. Coach Spins discusses prospects such as Amen Thompson, Anthony Black, Nick Smith, Brice Sensabaugh, and Brandin Podziemski, and lessons learned from the 2023 NBA Playoffs toward roster construction in the modern NBA.The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Listen on Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) returns to the podcast to dive into the tape on Jarace Walker and Taylor Hendricks, two potential top-10 prospects and fits for the Indiana Pacers at 7th overall. Caitlin and Coach Spins discuss the offensive roles and ceilings for each, as well as use video to illustrate their impact on defense.The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Listen on Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) was in Chicago at the 2023 NBA Draft Combine, and he comes on the show to discuss his takeaways, the event in general, some risers and fallers from the week, and to answer YOUR questions.The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Listen on Apple: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Good friend of the pod Maxwell Baumbach (@BaumBoards) is back for a DYNAMITE answer on shooting projection. We dive into the intricacies of poor shooter pre-draft: what indicators go into making them a solid shooter, what parts of the mechanics are projectable, what touch means, and more. By the end, we discuss several 2023 prospects who are seen as poor shooters, such as Amen Thompson, Anthony Black, and Leonard Miller. It’s a fascinating conversation on a really important topic, inspired by a question I received on-air with Sam Vecenie: Does the draft community overestimate the ability to teach players shooting skills, especially from square one?The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Listen on Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Zach Milner (@ZachMilner13) joins to take a deep dive into the philosophy behind evaluating help defense: what tools and traits we look for, what some negatives are, and how much it matters. Within the discussion, we hit on players like Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks, Dereck Lively, Keyonte George, Cason Wallace, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com