Kansas Jayhawks Catch and Shoot Offense

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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August 3, 2016

Kansas Jayhawks Catch and Shoot Offense by Wes Kosel

Included in this article are three set plays used by Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2016 NCAA Tournament. This season, Kansas made it to the Elite 8 where they lost to the eventual champion Villanova Wildcats. Kansas beat #16 Austin Peay, #9 Connecticut, and #4 Maryland to get to the Elite 8. The Jayhawks have made the NCAA Tournament every year under Bill Self (since 2003-2004) and have won 12 straight Big 12 Championships. Self has won over 80% of his games and led the Jayhawks to the 2008 NCAA National Championship. The coaches before Self were Roy Williams (1988-2003), Larry Brown (1983-1988), Ted Owens (1964-1983), Dick Harp (1956-1964), William Hamilton (1909-1919), Phog Allen (1909, 1919-1956), and Dr. James Naismith (1898-1907).

The video below shows some catch and shoot offense sets from KU.

Kansas Jayhawks Catch and Shoot Offense

High Kick Out

The Jayhawks get into the middle of the defense with a high ball screen. The defenders are forced to help on the drive allowing for a kick out pass for a 3-point shot. If the post defender helps on the drive, 1 can pass off to 5 for a an easy layup. The opposite guard in the right corner may be open too.

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High Pop Reverse

A high ball screen is set with the screener popping out for a shot. Once 4 has the ball, he can shoot, pass to the right wing, or dribble towards the right wing for a dribble handoff.

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BLOB Pin Pitch

Frank Mason gets an open shot on the perimeter after throwing the ball in to 5 flashing up the lane line. Once 5 has the ball, Perry Ellis sets a down screen for Frank Mason who loops around for a flip pass shot on the perimeter.

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Click on the pdf link below to download the Bill Self Kansas Jayhawks Catch and Shoot Offense:

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