Dave Joerger – Memphis Grizzles Offense for Marc Gasol

Written by Wes Kosel

Wes Kosel will enter his first season as an Assistant Coach at Augustana University under Tom Billeter in 2016-2017. Kosel came to Sioux Falls after two season at Colorado College as the lead assistant. Kosel, a native of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, served as an assistant coach at Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference rival Texas Lutheran University from 2012-2014. Kosel graduated from the University of Kansas in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He also has a master’s degree in physical education from the University of Houston. While attending Kansas, Kosel served as an assistant coach at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. A life-long student of the game, Kosel honed his coaching skills by working summer camps for various programs in Texas, Colorado, Missouri, and New Mexico. Kosel also is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Certified Personal Trainer, both of which are certifications earned through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Kosel and his wife, Molly, live in Colorado Springs.

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October 17, 2016

Dave Joerger – Memphis Grizzles Offense for Marc Gasol by Wes Kosel

Here are two set plays from former Memphis Grizzles Head Coach Dave Joerger designed for Marc Gasol. Gasol, a Spanish native, was selected in the 2nd round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. He has played with the Memphis Grizzles since 2008 and before that played internationally with FC Barcelona and Akasvayu Girona. He is a 2-time NBA All-Star (2012 and 2015), was defensive player of the year in 2013, All-NBA First team in 2015, all-NBA Second team in 2013, All-Defensive Second team in 2013, All-Rookie Second team in 2009, and Spanish League MVP in 2008. He has also played for Spain in the Olympics, FIBA World Championships, and FIBA European Championships. Coach Joerger, who was the Grizzlies head coach from 2013-2016, will begin his first season with the Sacramento Kings this year. Joerger was an assistant with the Dakota Wizards from 1997-2000 and was then named head coach in 2000. He then was with the Cedar Rapids River Raiders and Sioux Falls Skyforce before making the jump to the NBA as an assistant with the Grizzlies in 2007. A consistent winner, Joerger is an IBA Champion, CBA Champion, and NBA D-League Champion coach.

Dave Joerger – Memphis Grizzles Offense for Marc Gasol

Horns Cross Bump

Gasol likes to get the ball on the left block, and in this play he bumps a cross screen from the guard to then post up on the left block. Once he gets the ball, the players space and allow him to take his defender 1 on 1.

Marc Gasol