Coaches need to find a niche with players - Regina Leader-Post
26 May 2012, 4:00 am
Jay Triano didn't have to show Kobe Bryant how to do a left-handed layup. Dwyane Wade had already mastered the bounce pass, and Dwight Howard knew how to box out. When you're working with the world's basketball elite, teaching isn't the primary focus.

McCoughtry, Harding lead Atlanta rout of Liberty - YAHOO!
26 May 2012, 1:01 am
Plenette Pierson's layup pulled New York to 37-29 with 3:29 left in the second quarter. McCoughtry followed with a 19-footer on the ensuing possession, and the Dream (1-1) led by double digits the rest of the way. Liberty coach John Whisenant yelled from ...

Montgomery, Charles lead Sun past Silver Stars - YAHOO!
26 May 2012, 1:01 am
Montgomery had a steal and a layup and Asjha Jones made a long jumper. Montgomery added another drive, and Hightower went coast-to-coast to stretch the Sun's lead to 74-60 with 4:57 remaining. Jones made two free throws to give Connecticut its biggest lead ...

NY Liberty thumped 100-74 against Angel McCoughtry, Atlanta Dream Friday night - New York Daily News
25 May 2012, 11:21 pm
Plenette Pierson’s layup pulled New York to 37-29 with 3:29 left in the second quarter. McCoughtry followed with a 19-footer on the ensuing possession, and the Dream (1-1) led by double digits the rest of the way. Liberty coach John Whisenant ...

Jay Triano says coaches motivate as much as they teach - Regina Leader-Post
25 May 2012, 9:05 pm
REGINA — Jay Triano didn’t have to show Kobe Bryant how to do a left-handed layup. Dwyane Wade had already mastered the bounce pass, and Dwight Howard knew how to box out. When you’re working with the world’s basketball elite, ...

Sixers' defense will again be crucial against Celtics - Philadelphia Daily News
25 May 2012, 8:58 pm
The consequence was usually a forced, wild layup attempt by Rondo or a bad pass that resulted in a turnover. He was held to a series-low six assists and turned the ball over four times. "I think he attacked early and missed some shots," Rivers said.

White team wins boys' All-Star Game - La Junta Tribune-Democrat
25 May 2012, 2:10 pm
Pueblo East’s Curtis Lewis put the White team on the board with a pair of free throws and La Junta’s Zerek Jones scored a layup to cut the lead to 5-4. Waln scored a layup and Rocky Ford’s Dominik Vazquez score scored layups to again give the Blue a ...

Wade’s Elegant Play Helps Heat Wrap Up a Rough Series - New York Times
24 May 2012, 11:01 pm
INDIANAPOLIS — Dwyane Wade sank 17 baskets, including a layup in which he stormed the lane as the shot clock blinked to zeros, and lofted a shot over the Indiana Pacers’ 7-foot-2 center, Roy Hibbert, that scuffed above the square on the ...

Russell Westbrook Video: Watch Thunder Star's Unbelievable Layup vs. Lakers - Bleacherreport.com
21 May 2012, 11:40 pm
Say what you want about Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook's outfit selection, but there's no doubting his ability as a basketball player. With just over four minutes remaining in the third quarter of Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers ...