Ryan Hoffman

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@WeAreCavsNation How does Atkinson not make a defensive sub for Harden up 20?

[Gavin Hoffman @Gavin_Hoffman__]

Some Highlights from OCB 16U vs Indy Heat EYBL at Bill Hensley Run n Slam

59-63

23 pts

@ohiochampionbb @PrepHoopsOH

[Tony Adragna @CoachAdragna]

I've been pretty quiet on the shot clock being voted down in Indiana because I know it's a delicate topic with a lot of moving parts.

But I was one of the 68% of coaches who voted FOR the shot clock.

To me, that's important.

The people with the closest pulse on the game, the people in gyms every single day teaching players, building programs, studying film, and understanding what today's players actually need, overwhelmingly said yes. Yet somehow, 17 of the 18 administrators voted against it.

The implementation costs are not lost on me. I understand smaller schools have concerns. But I also think the "$10,000 per school" number being floated around is pretty inflated. I could go online right now and buy large digital countdown clocks for around $100. Are they perfect? No. But from a problem-solving standpoint, there are absolutely ways to make this more affordable than people are making it out to be.

So why did I vote yes?

Because I think a shot clock forces better basketball habits.

It forces coaches to teach decision-making, advantage basketball, reading defenses, pace, timing, and offensive organization. It reduces some of the over-controlling "joystick coaching" where every possession is dictated from the sideline for 90 seconds.

All of that matters for player development and basketball IQ.

I know the argument always gets brought up that only a tiny percentage of high school players will play college basketball, and even fewer will play professionally. That's true.

But how many WANT to play at the next level?

I think that's the more important question.

Are we helping prepare players for what modern basketball actually looks like? That shouldn't be the only factor in the decision, but I do think it should matter.

The IHSAA noted that there are very few possessions lasting over 35 seconds in Indiana high school basketball.

I only have anecdotal evidence from my own season, but I would argue 25-30% of possessions in our games lasted longer than that. And once you get into end-of-quarter and end-of-game situations, that number skyrockets.

If the clock gets under a minute, teams hold for the last shot. Mine included.

Ends of games become foul-fests trying to extend possessions, and I honestly think it creates a worse product a lot of the time.

Meanwhile, much of the rest of the basketball world is using a shot clock, starting as young as 12 years old, because they understand it accelerates skill development, spacing, decision-making, and the feel for the game.

And if we're being honest, the rest of the world is catching up to the United States in basketball skill. There are a lot of reasons for that, but their emphasis on skill development is absolutely part of it.

I fully understand there are challenges with implementation.

But 33 other states have figured it out.

At some point, I think the conversation has to shift from finding reasons to say no toward trying to solve for yes.

[Gavin Hoffman @Gavin_Hoffman__]

Sophomore season (2028)

First Team All ECC
SW Ohio Honorable Mention
First in conference for 3pts made

Stats:
14.6 PPG
39.9 FG%
37.2 3PT%
85% FT Avg

Hudl highlights:
https://t.co/qz0xpYRBCX

[Gavin Hoffman @Gavin_Hoffman__]

Run N Slam Gold Bracket Champions
4-1 this weekend

59-63 vs Indy Heat 2028 EYBL
73-68 vs School Days
55-52 vs Gateway Knights P32
54-50 vs OBC P32
64-51 vs BTOP NXTPRO

Few highlights vs Gateway

34 pts, 4 rebounds, 4 assists

@ohiochampionbb @PrepHoopsOH @PrepHoops @513hsh @lukeharringt0n @_MikeRoth

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@mlaughman @ohioBKcoaches @JWeberSports @ENQSports @Enquirer North College Hill and Turpin completely left off. Who votes in the coach’s association?

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@RaphealDavis3 +Ohio

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@ISC_PU How can you be a 40 point dog on the road and not go for it on 4th and goal from the 3? Absolutely ridiculous

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@Exponent_Sports That’s on his shin not his knee

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@BoilerFootball @purdueglobal So let me get this straight… This coaching staff thought Hudson Card was the best QB option when a freshman just bested his entire year stats in one game? Ridiculous. Fire them all and bring in someone that can evaluate talent

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@BoilerFootball Bench Hudson “Check Down” Card

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@BoilerFootball @CBS @PurdueEngineers I woke up. The football team did not

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@TheFieldOf68 @TheAndyKatz Double dribble

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@SethDavisHoops 100% moving screen

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@HammerAndRails Was no reason after long timeout break to take Edey out. Gave up lead for no reason

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@DawggReport @JonRothstein They lost first round last year because they started 2 freshman guards and Braden Smith was nowhere near the scorer he is now. They are a very different team this year. Lance Jones was huge addition too. Bet against them at your own peril

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@DawggReport @JonRothstein You might want to check the undeafeted and toughest in the country non conference schedule - with non Big Ten refs. Do better

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@Nati_Sports Moss is better at the most important RB stat. Mixon gets what is there. Nothing more, nothing less

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@seventensuited @LasVegasLocally @VitalVegas @Whataburger I went to Whataburger in Texas. Was pretty excited. Wow, it is not good

[Ryan Hoffman @ryanhmr2]

@BarstoolPU Loyer and Gillis were playing catch with a jellyfish before the game