This first installation of Stanford basketball film study will take a look at one of Stanford’s most used offensive actions: the empty ball screen. The empty ball screen is one of the most utilized actions in all of college basketball. With NCAA teams increasingly using five-out offense nowadays, look for the empty ball screen to increase in utility. Like other teams, Stanford … [Read more...] about Stanford Basketball Film Study: Empty ball screen
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Women’s basketball completes tournament sweep in Hawaii
No. 2 Stanford women’s basketball (8-1, 0-0 Pac-12) comfortably defeated Hawaii (1-6, 0-0 Big West) 68-39, completing a three-game sweep at the Rainbow Wahine Showdown in Honolulu. After the first two games were played in front of friends and family, the Cardinal won the tip in front of a lively crowd and a boisterous band. Stanford initially struggled to get a foothold while … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball completes tournament sweep in Hawaii
Cardinal doomed by penalties against UNC Greensboro, end season early
No. 5 Stanford men’s soccer (12-2-6, 4-2-4 Pac-12) lost to No. 12 UNC Greensboro (13-1-6, 4-0-1 SoCon) in a penalty shootout on Sunday, ending their hopes of a national championship this season. After cruising to a 6-2 victory over High Point (11-5-5, 5-0-3 Big South) last weekend, the Cardinal were in high spirits. Redshirt junior forward Carlo Agostinelli was named College … [Read more...] about Cardinal doomed by penalties against UNC Greensboro, end season early
David Shaw resigns as Stanford football head coach, search for successor to begin immediately
Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football David Shaw announced after Saturday’s 35-26 loss to BYU that he will step down after 12 seasons at the helm of Stanford’s football program. “After many prayers and multiple discussions with my wife, one phrase keeps coming to me — it’s time,” Shaw said. “There are not sufficient words to describe the love and gratitude I feel for my … [Read more...] about David Shaw resigns as Stanford football head coach, search for successor to begin immediately
Senior Day Slumber: Cardinal buried by Cougars after slow start in Shaw’s final game
The Stanford Cardinal (3-9, 1-8 Pac-12) lost to the BYU Cougars (7-5) 35-26 in their final game of the season. Despite the senior day festivities, the Cardinal failed to muster enough resistance to stop BYU’s offense early in the game. This game concludes the program’s second straight 3-9 season and commences the start of a new era in Stanford football after the news of head … [Read more...] about Senior Day Slumber: Cardinal buried by Cougars after slow start in Shaw’s final game