zone defense

Texas "Invisible Screen"

Texas executed this simple, yet brilliant, set vs. Baylor's 1-3-1 zone defense.  You will see in the clip that Connor Lammert (#21) sprints up as if he is setting a ball screen on the top guy of the zone.  Instead of setting the screen, he pops out to the open window on the wing and receives a pass from Isaiah Taylor (#1) and knocks down the huge shot.  Notice how Taylor sets up his man like he's coming off a ball screen, which draws the middle defender away from the shooter.  Texas keeps great spacing which forces the Baylor defenders to make decisions on who to guard.  The spacing also leaves Texas with several options to move the ball to the open man if the initial pass is unsuccessful.  Take a look at the clip and diagram below!