Basketball Defense: Lessons From The Legends

Produced in cooperation with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Basketball Defense: Lessons from the Legends is a comprehensive reference that serves both as a useful guide and a fascinating retrospective of the defensive philosophies of 29 of the game’s greatest teachers. Team and individual drills, man and zone defenses, presses, rules and guidelines, and other topics follow insightful biographical sections and scouting reports on each contributing coach. The list of contributors includes John Wooden, Adolph Rupp, Dean Smith, Phog Allen, Hank Iba, Mike Krzyzewski, and many others.