Reflecting on My Time with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers Championship Run
Kobe Bryant was more than just a teammate; he was the standard by which we all measured our dedication to the game of basketball. When I look back at our championship runs with the Los Angeles Lakers, the thing that stands out most isn’t the parades or the ringsāit’s the grueling hours of unseen work. […]
Building a Winning Culture at California Golden Bears
Culture isn’t something you can just put on a t-shirt; it’s what happens every single day in the practice facility. Since taking over the head coaching role for the California Golden Bears, my primary focus has been establishing a foundation built on trust, relentless effort, and mutual respect. In our program, we define success not […]
10 Tips for the College Basketball Recruiting Process
The recruiting trail can be overwhelming for high school athletes and their families. Over the years, I’ve sat in hundreds of living rooms evaluating talent. Here are the top 10 things I look for that have nothing to do with statistics. 1. How do you treat your parents?We pay attention to how you speak to […]
The Evolution of the Big Man in Modern Basketball
As someone who battled in the trenches during the early 2000s NBA, the game has changed dramatically. The traditional back-to-the-basket center is nearly extinct, replaced by versatile 7-footers who can handle the ball and shoot the three. While the required skillsets have evolved, the fundamentals of rebounding, screening angles, and rim protection remain the same. […]
Balancing Academics and Athletics at the D1 Level
At an institution like UC Berkeley, the academic rigor is just as intense as the competition in the Pac-12 (now ACC). We emphasize the term “Student-Athlete” heavily in our program. Time management is the ultimate separator. I often tell my guys that the discipline required to pass a tough midterm is the exact same discipline […]
Reflections on Shaquille O’Neal’s Dominance
There will never be another force of nature in the NBA quite like Shaquille O’Neal in his prime. Going against him in practice every day was the toughest physical challenge of my life, but it prepared me for absolutely anything a real game could throw at me. Beyond his physical gifts, Shaq possessed an incredible […]
Sample Generated Reflection 1: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #1. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 2: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #2. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 3: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #3. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 4: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #4. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.