Justin Matthew Brandt

@HoopStudy Director & Professional Basketball Educator/Trainer

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

What's the one thing you love about this game?

Fall in love with the process, not the trophy.

The 5am alarms, the extra reps, the hours with no crowd.

That's where greatness is built.

The outcome is just the receipt.

#hoopstudy #basketballtraining #nba

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Who has the best crowd/basketball culture in the world?
#nbaplayoffs #euroleague #wnba #collegebasketball

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Clean or travel? 👀👇

This is where footwork decides everything:
• Did the pivot foot stay down?
• Was it a gather or an extra step?
• Are you controlling your steps or guessing?

Don’t just say yes or no, comment WHY.

#hoopstudy  #basketballiq  #footwork

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

If you woke up this morning, you're winning.

If you have the ability to read this, you're winning.

If the people you love are healthy, you’re winning.

Stay focused, stay disciplined, stay positive, keep going. 

#MorningMotivation #Gratitude #StayFocused

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Winning shows your level.
How you handle losing shows your character.

Dan Hurley and UConn waited, then showed respect after Michigan’s National Championship moment.

That’s leadership. That’s culture.

#marchmadness #hoopstudy

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Everyone is chasing more.
More reps. More work.

But nobody talks about this part…

The reset.

If you never slow down, you burn out.

Relaxing isn’t soft. It’s essential.

Wherever I go, I stay ready for both. 🎒

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Keep the game of basketball simple with your basketball IQ. Read the defense to recognize what's given to you and where the help defense is, and then exploit it with your skills. Elite level play by Oklahoma big Derrion Read.

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Hard truth about basketball recruiting 👀👇
College coaches don’t recruit potential.
They recruit production.

Because their jobs depend on winning now.

That’s why a lot of talented players never get recruited. Focus on DEVELOPMENT not offers.
#hoopstudy #basketballrecruiting

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Warm up on any basketball court with this easy to follow Level 1 flow to get your hands and finishing primed for playing.
#hoopstudy #basketballtraining #basketballwarmup #guardskills

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

The best hoopers sync their hands with their feet.

Try this combo: Cross → Through → Behind → Through.

Match each dribble to a step. Stay low. Stay balanced.

Send a teammate who needs this,

#basketballtraining  #ballhandling  #playerdevelopment #hoopstudy

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Multi-purpose basketball warm up 🔥

Alternate lunges + ball handling to activate hips, core, and hands at the same time. Build balance, improve coordination, and tighten your handle before live reps.

Warm up with purpose.

#BasketballWarmUp #BallHandling #PlayerDevelopment

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Do this for easier buckets 👀👇
When the ball moves, the defense shifts. Closeouts get late. Driving lanes open. Shots get easier. Great offenses get great ball movement that creates advantages.

Energy on the ball = easier buckets.

#BallMovement #BasketballOffense #BasketballIQ

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

It happens to the best of us.
Bad read. Worse pass. 😂

You laugh it off, get your mind right, and move on to the next play.

Because one mistake doesn’t define you.
How fast you respond does.

Next-play mentality. Always.

#HoopStudy #NextPlay #BasketballIQ #CoachLife

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Level 3 (Midrange) Shooting Warm Up 👀👇
Get moving with game shots and game footwork in under 90 seconds solo or 45 with a partner.

Clean reps, real reads, real rhythm. Miss 2 in a row and switch. Great before workouts or practice.

Tag a teammate and try it out.

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

This is WHY we teach 👀👇

Grateful for coaches who listen, reflect, and trust the process. Hearing this means everything. This is why we do the work. Real conversations. Real growth. Real impact. This is what #HoopStudy is all about.

#757basketball #playerdevelopment #norview

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Most players don’t fail because of talent.
They fail because their ego blocks the truth.

If you want to improve, ask yourself this:
Is your pride or is the truth more important?

Elite players don’t run from weaknesses or criticism.
They face them.
They attack them.

#HoopStudy

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Make more free throws with this drill 👀👇

Aim For Swishes: swish 2 free throws before you miss 2.

Miss twice? Sprint half court and back and restart.

Aiming for a smaller target sharpens focus, touch, and true shooting accuracy.

#HoopStudy #BasketballDrills

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

Tag a teammate and try this shooting challenge 👀👇
Game shots. Game spots. Game speed.

This challenge is called "Yahtzee":
⏱ Clock pressure
🎯 2 Catch and Shoot 3s
🏀 R/L pull-ups
🔥 Finish with a Catch and Shoot three

Train how you play

#HoopStudy #W1N #BasketballTraining

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

The game is evolving. If you don’t evolve with it, you get left behind.
You don’t need flashy combos, you need skill, athleticism, and creativity.
Create space. Solve problems.

One-leg stepbacks aren’t “flashy moves.”
They’re solutions.

#HoopStudy #WomensBasketball #GirlsHoops

[Justin Matthew Brandt @_CoachJB]

I’m deep in film right now breaking down Jake LaRavia and then CP3 does this 😭

I don’t know if he tried to kick Jake or the ball
but either way, CP is WILD for this 🤣

Full Jake LaRavia film study drops on YouTube today.
#HoopStudy #CP3 #basketballhumor #explorepage