As the game evolved and players became more skilled and versatile, the NBA decided to bring zone defense back in 2001.

The MVP and the WNBA breakout talk growing up on the game and making sure they look good on the screen — down to the last ...

Mookie Betts saw his position switch as 'a fail' -- and then he became one of MLB's best defensive shortstops The Dodgers star, now L.A.'s everyday shortstop, has made great defensive strides in 2025 ...

One key change in defensive strategy is the constant switching on defense, where players are expected to seamlessly switch onto any offensive player, regardless of position.

His defensive understanding and subtle leadership would keep any team composed. Sei Shiraishi is one of the basketball anime characters who'd be game changers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Daniels will show up on Defensive Player of the Year ballots, and deservingly so. Here is the rest of the All-Perimeter-Defense First Team, in no particular order: Lu Dort, wing, Thunder ...

This week Illinois on SI will announce its 2024-25 men's basketball awards – one each, Monday through Friday – to honor the individual contributions of this past season's Illini.

The Illinois on SI selection for the program's top defensive player of the 2024-25 season might surprise you ...

Daily Delivery: Kansas State's defensive position group to watch in 2025 GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald offers his daily thoughts on Kansas State sports, the Big 12 Conference, college ...

Staying faithful to the offensive-defensive playbook earlier alluded to, however, the BSP has also begun to cut interest rates, albeit more gradually than expected, already slicing 75 bps from key ...

Mark Pope knows his impact on the defensive end and how it can. translate to offense. He knows it so much that he says Butler must have been 'born in a defensive stance.' ...