Passing with flair

One of my favourite players is Baron Davis. Though it's not his scoring that impresses me most but his passing - his court vision. He knows where his guys are at all times. In this clip, watch Davis spot the man behind him!

Big Aussie with nice moves

Aussie centre, Aaron Baynes, is working hard at Washington State University. Here's a montage of his tough inside play. Note his footwork and positioning. He's not fast but his feet are.

An easy post move

Post moves don't need to be complicated. As this video shows, it's all about using your body to get into position for the shot. Charles Barkley used to do this well. And of course that Shaq guy isn't bad in the low post either.

Volleyball-style!

Kevin Garnett is a great offensive player but it's his defense that sets him apart from his peers. Watch his body control here as he makes a block look like a volleyball shot.

The next Steve Nash?

I saw some footage of Aaron Bruce on ESPN recently and was blown away. He's speedy off the dribble, an above average shooter and an exceptional passer. And at 6'3, I realy think he has the makings of an NBA point guard. Bruce went to Horsham College in Victoria where he averaged 21 points, 4.5 assists and shot 85 percent from the free throw line. Not too shabby. He then dazzled for two seasons at the AIS and was named the Victorian Men's Player of the Year in 2003 before heading to Baylor University. Bruce has been a standout for the Bears and now as a senior appears destined for a long career in hoops.

Could this be the next Steve Nash?

Aussie Colonels

By now you've likely heard about the Aussie lads making names for themselves at Nicholls State University in Louisiana. Dominic Friend, Mitch Boyce, Ryan Bathie and Michael Czepil have been doing Australia proud as their underdog Colonels mix it up with college basketball's best - including the mighty University of Carolina (yes, Michael Jordan's former school). But it's Sydney's own Anatoly Bose who has led the Colonel's charge of late. Bose was outstanding against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels this week, scoring 17 points on six of 10 shooting and pulling down five boards. Nicholls were unfortunately defeated 64-42.

The pick of the bunch

There's no simpler or more effective play in roundball than the old "pick and roll". If it was good enough for Bird and McHale, Stockton and Malone or even Carfino and Morrissey, then it should be good enough for all of us. Check out this series of pick and rolls from the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic. (You can't forget about the screener people!)