Duncan Pender-Hughes
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Duncan Pender-Hughes
@NewWorldCoachD
2024 New World 3SSB Coach
Katılım Mayıs 2022
658 Takip Edilen207 Takipçiler

@SCNext @espn @PaulBiancardi @MVABasketball Its clean once he dribbled the ball and got possession, his first step is a gather step which is legal then he takes 2 more steps then dunks thas clean
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GAME-WINNING DUNK 😲
Montverde takes down Prolific Prep to secure a spot in the #ChipotleNationals semifinal 🚨
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@danielledsouzag That TP show was an embarrassment. It's views are the same people watching it over and over. I don't know one person that watched it. Even Trump didn't watch it.
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@bennyjohnson That was hilarious!! That documentary was horrible!! Couldn't get through it!
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@mar5hallhoops How is it irresponsible? They are money grabs!
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This is an irresponsible statement.
Dinos Trigonis@trigonis30
The intent to confuse is intentional. Nike EYCL, adidas Gold, Under Armour Rise & Puma/NXT Pro are NOT real traditional circuits. They are MONEY GRABS & PRETENDER circuits. That's fine if parents want that BUT unfortunately many are being misled about what they really are
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@BryantHoopsStan @FFStarsCoachD @CivilDefense10 Because they didn't play to their strengths. This team had a bunch of athletes. They should have ran more.
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@mar5hallhoops There is no "absolute formula" for a successful basketball career. You have to be lucky to get to where your son made it. There are people that have done the same thing you have and didn't make it.
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@coachjgrasso @BryantHoopsStan UVM in a half court game is going to be brutal. The fact that Bryant plays no transition basketball is killing them.
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@BryantHoopsStan 100%. I don’t think we have a chance against UVM so it would be ideal to see them in the championship. If we can build some momentum you never know
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@MichelleMaxwell You people are truly ignorant! Trump said he loves the unintelligent!
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@BryantHoopsStan @Khalilwiniams Khalil is the reason Ty was able to get off playing off of the ball. They really should alternate and both utilize their scoring ability. They also win some of these games if Tim is not MIA. Transition is the key with this team. They play too slow. Khalil played good D last game
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@BryantHoopsStan @Khalilwiniams I want all of the players to flourish and succeed. I just know what Khalil is capable of. He wasn't given the opportunity to play through his mistakes and get better. Ty has. Khalil and Ty can make noise together if they can get it together at the same time. Plus,
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@Broda_web4 @BasedMikeLee You people are so ignorant!! Hilarious!! 😂 😂
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@BasedMikeLee PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT 🇺🇸
and we wont have to see that level of dumb anymore ✌️

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Conceptually Thinking Basketball - @TeamTakeoverGBB @NikeGirlsEYBL
17u Champion
@JalenCross_OWU
Championship moments reveal program DNA. EYBL title game strips away everything but essential basketball, and Zoe Osby controlled the margins that matter.
@zoe_osby 7-12 shooting isn’t the headline - it’s how she controlled glass positioning at 6’1” while reading help rotations three passes ahead. Eight rebounds in championship pressure means understanding leverage angles most forwards miss. She’s not out-jumping opponents, she’s out-positioning them through court geometry.
Watch her work the boards: establishes position before contact arrives, reads shot trajectories like a veteran post, maintains spacing awareness that prevents double teams. This is advanced glass control - the kind that translates seamlessly to Power 4 systems where forwards must dominate multiple areas simultaneously.
The three assists tell the deeper system story: she’s processing defensive tilts and finding cutters before help defenders recognize the danger. That’s court mapping, not just passing. Her vision spans the entire floor - sees weak-side opportunities developing, identifies when defenders cheat toward her gravity, makes the right read every time.
Team Takeover keeps producing forwards who translate immediately because they teach position-less concepts from day one. Osby executes like she’s been running Power 4 sets for years. Her basketball IQ suggests systematic development - the kind programs build through years of conceptual training.
Technical foundation shows everywhere: balanced platform on those seven makes, consistent release point under championship pressure, smart shot selection when the moment demanded heroics. She chose efficiency over flash, substance over highlights. These traits separate system players from individual talents.
Court awareness reveals the programming. Osby reads defensive rotations, processes help timing, maintains spacing discipline that creates advantages for teammates. She understands that individual success flows from team execution - that championship moments require different thinking than regular season play.
The steal came from anticipation, not gambling. She read the offensive flow, jumped the passing lane with precision timing, converted defense into transition advantage. Smart, controlled defensive pressure that reflects tactical understanding most ‘26 prospects haven’t developed yet.
Been tracking this circuit for four seasons. Champions don’t just have talent - they have players who understand winning requires different decisions than individual showcasing. Osby processes the game through championship filters: what creates advantages, what maintains leads, what delivers under pressure.
System translation happens when technical skill meets tactical understanding. Osby demonstrates both. Her game scales because it’s built on concepts that work at every level: positioning over athleticism, intelligence over impulse, team success over individual statistics.
Championship DNA doesn’t just happen - it’s systematic. Osby makes winning decisions because her program taught her that winning requires conceptual thinking, not just physical gifts.
Power 4 programs recognize this profile immediately: versatile forward who controls multiple areas, processes complex rotations, executes under pressure. The kind of player who elevates program culture through consistent high-level decision making.
#OWUEvalDay #ConceptuallyThinking #BuiltDifferent #PlayerTrustNetwork #ScoutingTruths #FilmTellsTruth
#ConceptuallyThinking #ProgramBasketball
[@PGHBrooks ] [@NXTPROG] [@JrAllStarBB] [@BrandonClayPSB] [@IGBRcoverage] [@ChaseC0ley] [@WorldExposureWB] [@_BlakeDerrick] [@WKGameBall] [@EconAdjunct] [@FiveStateHoops] [@OWUTALENT ] [@BBallPaul32] [@PGHIowa ] [@JrAllStarNE ] @pgh_lisa
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Conceptually Thinking Basketball:
Zoe Osby: The Blueprint for Modern Two-Way Excellence
@zoe_osby @TeamTakeoverGBB
The SMU commit exemplifies what championship basketball demands—relentless motor, defensive versatility, and competitive character that transforms program culture. Standing 6’1”, Osby operates as the archetypal two-way forward, bridging the gap between traditional post play and modern positional fluidity.
Elite Competition Validation
Osby’s credentials aren’t manufactured against weak competition. Elizabeth Seton’s demanding schedule and Team Takeover’s Nike National Championship run provide elite-level validation. Her 19pts/10reb performance vs S3 Academy and 17pts/12reb title game execution demonstrate sustained excellence when stakes escalate. This isn’t developmental projection—it’s proven production vs the nation’s best.
Defensive Anchor with Switch Capability
What separates Osby from typical forwards is her defensive range. She switches confidently onto guards, leveraging advanced lateral quickness and communication to disrupt offensive flow. Her 7.4 rebounds per game reflect more than positioning—it’s competitive toughness and motor that outworks taller opponents. Watch her help defense rotations and rim protection instincts. She doesn’t just guard her assignment; she anchors entire defensive schemes.
Offensive Evolution Trajectory
Her interior finishing shows college-ready polish, consistently scoring through contact with balance and physicality. The emerging face-up game adds dangerous versatility—step-through moves and mid-range pull-ups create offensive unpredictability. Her screening ability is elite-level, consistently springing teammates into scoring windows while reading interior passing lanes with advanced vision.
Championship DNA Analysis
Winners find ways to impact games beyond statistics. Osby’s motor rarely fatigues, energy baseline inspires teammates, and clutch performance under pressure validates leadership capacity. The Nike National Championship wasn’t luck—it was systematic excellence from a culture-setting competitor who elevates team performance through will and preparation.
SMU Fit Assessment
The early SMU commitment signals mutual recognition of fit. Their defensive culture aligns perfectly with Osby’s anchor mentality, while their system maximizes her screening ability and two-way impact. She’s not just a recruit—she’s a program-changing competitor who brings championship experience and proven leadership.
Development Timeline
Immediate impact potential centers on defensive versatility and competitive motor. Offensive expansion focuses on perimeter shooting consistency and refined ball-handling for wing actions. Her foundation is elite-level solid; development adds dimensions rather than building fundamentals.
Competitive Context
Among 2026 forwards nationally, Osby distinguishes herself through proven championship performance and defensive versatility. While other prospects show offensive flash, she delivers complete two-way excellence with culture-changing character. The combination of elite competition validation, championship experience, and SMU commitment creates a projection profile that transcends typical developmental concerns.
This is what modern basketball demands—versatile defenders who anchor schemes while contributing offensively. Osby represents the blueprint for sustainable success at the highest levels.
#OWUEvalDay #ConceptuallyThinking #BuiltDifferent #PlayerTrustNetwork #ScoutingTruths #FilmTellsTruth
[@PGHBrooks ] [@NXTPROG] [@JrAllStarBB] [] [@IGBRcoverage [@WorldExposureWB] [@_BlakeDerrick] [@WKGameBall] [@EconAdjunct] [@FiveStateHoops] [@OWUTALENT ] [@BBallPaul32] [@PGHIowa ] [@JrAllStarIowa ] @pgh_lisa
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Another year full of scholarships.... our summer seniors and @NikeGirlsEYBL Champions!!! Takeover be the name, hotter than two kettles!!


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@CivilDefense10 @BryantHoopsStan I heard the whole team has been sick the last 4 games. They will bounce back.
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@BryantHoopsStan Sad 2 read this. Two of u argue at the moment that is deadly important for the team's future. You never mentioned that a PG must be responsible for the game organization. But both boys are strongly concerned with their personal issues. Tim got 0 pts for the first time ever. So?
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