The last couple of years have taken me on a path I never quite expected, but one that ultimately brought me back to where I’ve always felt most alive: the game of basketball. It ultimately led to a restored sense of passion through my work with Central State University. My coaching journey started in a small private high school gym, where long hours and big dreams laid the foundation for everything that followed. That path eventually led me to Oakland University under Coach G

Here is a throw back to an interview I had with Jay Bilas for the National High School Basketball Coaches Association (NHSBCA). He had...

Chasing Success: What the Numbers Say About Final Four and NCAA Champions Since 2021 In the ever-changing landscape of college...

As a former math teacher, I’ve always had a love for numbers—and March Madness gives me the Coach the perfect excuse to dive deep into stats just for the fun of it. This year, I decided to look for patterns and trends that might explain what separates Final Four contenders from early exits. My focus: Offensive Efficiency, Defensive Efficiency, Pace of Play , and Turnover Percentage —all using data from KenPom, through the Elite Eight (so Final Four and Championship numbers ar

Chart of offensive and defensive points per possession of the national champion and runner-up from 2014 to 2025. I had some fun grabbing...

With the tournament I thought it might be good to look at some actions you may see from the 1 seeds during the tournament. Connecticut...