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    FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2006 (Men) Greece

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    GREECE

    FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
    SUMMER 2006

    OFFENSIVE CHARACTERISTICS
    Good example of solid team play on the offensive end. All layers play a role well. All all passers,
    cutters, ball handlers, and shooters. Not overly athletic, but make up for it by playing solid,
    fundamental basketball. Compete on every possession. Good mix of inside/outside play, as points
    come from both areas.

    TRANSITION
    Transition baskets come from pushing after a miss or converting off a steal. All perimeter, especially
    #7, #10 and #13, drive with reckless abandon to the goal and finish strong. Wings and posts run the
    floor well in transition to finish misses. Good spot ups by perimeter players anticipating the dish.

    OFFENSIVE TENDENCIES
    Balanced offensive attack with good mix of post play, cutting and outside shooting. Perimeter and
    posts compliment each other well. Give and go is a big part of everything they do on offense. Also
    will on ball screen, post feed, and penetrate and dish. Perimeter players are crafty players. Use
    crossover and hesitation dribble to gain separation from defender, but are not slashers or explosive
    penetrators. Read each other well, especially on give and go play. When ball goes to post, there use
    at least 2 cutters away from the ball. Posts pass it well out of the block area. Posts, #5 and #14, take
    up big space inside. Tough to front because of their strength and wide base. Both can get angles to
    the post and score with a dribble or two.

    SET PLAYS
    1. Double high on ball screens. Point guard looks to shoot behind the screen, or drive and looks for
      roll man.
    2. Swing/Curl play--Baseline exchange by wings into hard curl cut into the lane.
    3. Double high set with posts. Post pop to wing to catch. Weak side back screen action. Screen the
      screener action for perimeter shooter.
    ZONE OFFENSE
    Zone attack is from a 4 out, 1 in set, with #14 controlling the paint area. He may step out and set on
    ball screen up top. Perimeter players drive gaps to draw defenders. Quick passing against the zone
    creates open shots on the weakside. Always have a players sneaking along the baseline and
    switching corners of the floor. Good perimeter shooting team. Potentially an excellent zone team.

    DEFENSIVE CHARACTERISTICS
    Play basic man to man, containing penetration. Help a lot on any ball penetration. Reach and poke
    for the ball to jar it loose. Play is physical inside with #5 and #14 in the paint.