Mike Noonan

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Millikin University
@MillikinHoops
Former St. Teresa Head Coach

[Chris Steed @csteed]

The THREE layers of EVERY move/bag/tool in an offensive bag.

1. GRAVITY - if you can’t shoot you can’t CREATE space, you have to TAKE space. Shooting supercedes everything gravity related; footwork is how you TAKE space.

2. CHANGE OF PACE- being able to handle is good, but it’s inteffective at one speed. Stopping and starting must be layered into every move you practice off of the bounce. Speed skills in football, change of pace kills in basketball.

3. DECISION MAKING - this comes down to limiting cognitive load to answer questions with the basketball. Is this is a single or double gap? Best available shot? Low man? Mismatch? Coverage? Coverage solution?

- DECIDE the right move in terms of shot quality for the TEAM
- DECIDE the type of advantage I have or can create
- DECIDE if my gravity allows me the freedom to CREATE space or limits it to TAKING space

This sounds like a lot to master, especially in 0.5 seconds of receiving the ball.

- Automating as much of the game as you can frees up cognitive load to problem solve
- Automation is largely acquired through CLA and SSGs in development.

Not as sexy as the IG reels we see, but exponentially more effective.

[Mike Noonan @mnoon85]

Welcome to the Big Blue family, Coach! Excited to get to work together and continue pushing Big Blue Basketball forward! 🔵⚪️

[HoopDirt.com @HoopDirt]

Cupples joins Millikin Basketball Staff
https://t.co/OKxkCQWtDz

[Coach Tom Noonan @coachnoonan]

Love being a part of this community! Out at lunch today with a member of our staff and had multiple interactions with people expressing their excitement and support for Millikin Basketball.

We have great people on our bus!

[Millikin Basketball @MillikinHoops]

We are so excited to compete in the D3 Windy City Shootout! Looking forward to being part of a tremendous event, competing with high level opponents, and playing in an outstanding venue. Can’t wait to get to work!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - November 22!

[WAND TV News @wandtvnews]

SPORTS NEWS: Tom Noonan has been chosen as the new Millikin University Head Basketball Coach. https://t.co/zInjT8NivW

[Chris Oliver @BBallImmersion]

#2 Most Liked Play of March

This is creative!

Ram screen to a weak side skip and pitch for the original ram screener.

[Mike Noonan @mnoon85]

Our first round regional game will be held at St. Teresa on Saturday, February 18th vs. Farmer City Blue Ridge. Tip-off will be at 1:30PM.

The winner will advance to the regional semifinals in Cerro Gordo on 2/22.

[St. Teresa Basketball @StTBasketball]

HOME OPENER TONIGHT!

Bulldogs vs. Downs Tri-Valley

at Joe Venturi Gymnasium
JV at 6
Varsity at 7:30

[Mike Noonan @mnoon85]

IMPORTANT!!!!

Our game times and opponents have changed for next Friday and Saturday in Riverton. Please see our updated tournament schedule below!

11/22 | 5:30 PM | vs. Litchfield
11/25 | 7:00 PM | vs. Riverton
11/26 | 5:30 PM | vs. Springfield Calvary

[St. Teresa Basketball @StTBasketball]

IMPORTANT!!!

Our game times and opponents have changed for next Friday and Saturday in Riverton. Please see our updated tournament schedule below!

11/22 | 5:30 PM | vs. Litchfield
11/25 | 7:00 PM | vs. Riverton
11/26 | 5:30 PM | vs. Springfield Calvary

[St. Teresa Basketball @StTBasketball]

Official 2022-23 Boys Varsity Schedule. Less than one week away!

[St. Teresa Basketball @StTBasketball]

LAST CHANCE!

Our BSN team shop will only be open through tomorrow (11/16). Get your gear before the shop closes!

https://t.co/aiy4tFY95o

[Millikin University Athletics @MUBigBlue]

Millikin men's basketball opens season with win!

[John Hayden @Hayden108John]

Decatur Catholic 7th & 8th grade teams bring home the 🏆 winning the CGB tournament. Great job boys!

[Mike Noonan @mnoon85]

@EdnieshaCurry Thanks coach! [email protected]

[Hoops Archive Account @ISUHoopsArchive]

Good things that happened?

We agree, @notthefakeSVP.

#MarchOn

[St. Teresa Basketball @StTBasketball]

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GUYS ON THEIR ALL-COUNTY RECOGNITION!!!
#ALLIN #TRUETEAM

[Mike Noonan @mnoon85]

Congrats coach! https://t.co/zJTm90No4x

[St. Teresa Basketball @StTBasketball]

ALL-STATE!!! CONGRATULATIONS ISAIAH BOND ON BEING RECOGNIZED BY THE ILLINOIS BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION!

#ALLIN
@ibcacoaches

[St. Teresa Basketball @StTBasketball]

CONGRATULATIONS TO ISAIAH BOND ON YOUR ALL-CONFERENCE RECOGNITION!!!

#ALLIN