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Your host, Jake Bender, has been around the game of basketball at the pro, college, and high school level, including working with the Indiana Pacers. If you love basketball and want to understand it better — from March Madness to the NBA Finals — Court Vision is your guide to smarter basketball.

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Your host, Jake Bender, has been around the game of basketball at the pro, college, and high school level, including working with the Indiana Pacers. If you love basketball and want to understand it better — from March Madness to the NBA Finals — Court Vision is your guide to smarter basketball.

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Jake breaks down why the new additions of Marcus Smart and Jake Laravia may be exactly what the Lakers need this season to fill in the gaps needed for title contention.

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Jake breaks down why the new additions of Marcus Smart and Jake Laravia may be exactly what the Lakers need this season to fill in the gaps needed for title contention.

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Jake breaks down the increased offensive pace, Joel Embiid's presence, the rookie VJ Edgecombe, and more!


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Jake breaks down the increased offensive pace, Joel Embiid's presence, the rookie VJ Edgecombe, and more!


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Jake breaks down the importance of this move and why Russell Westbrook is a perfect fit for the Kings to take the next step.

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Jake breaks down the importance of this move and why Russell Westbrook is a perfect fit for the Kings to take the next step.

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Be sure to check out Beehive Sports Report for a full Ace Bailey and Utah Jazz preseason breakdown, released on 10/9/25.

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Jake covers why the Warriors are so tough to guard and why their defensive versaitility with the addition of Al Horford may make them a title contender.

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Jake covers why the Warriors are so tough to guard and why their defensive versaitility with the addition of Al Horford may make them a title contender.

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Jake breaks down what Kuminga does well and what he needs to do in order to be the best version of himself on the court. He has signed a new deal but becomes trade eligible starting January 15th. We will have to see how he evolves in this season with the Warriors or his future team.

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Jake breaks down what Kuminga does well and what he needs to do in order to be the best version of himself on the court. He has signed a new deal but becomes trade eligible starting January 15th. We will have to see how he evolves in this season with the Warriors or his future team.

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Jake breaks down Wemby's skill set to show how all 3 accollades are within reach this season. He creates offensively off the dribble, through off ball movement, shooting 3s in Curry range, and more! He only played 46 games last year before being diagnosed with blood clots or else he would have taken the Defensive Player of the Year Award by storm.

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Jake breaks down Wemby's skill set to show how all 3 accollades are within reach this season. He creates offensively off the dribble, through off ball movement, shooting 3s in Curry range, and more! He only played 46 games last year before being diagnosed with blood clots or else he would have taken the Defensive Player of the Year Award by storm.

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Jake breaks down his ability to punish teams in open space, his footwork, and his ability to make an impact on the defensive end of the court.

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Jake breaks down his ability to punish teams in open space, his footwork, and his ability to make an impact on the defensive end of the court.

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Jake breaks down Trae Young ball screen usage skill, as well as his ability to create shots for himself and his teammates.

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Jake breaks down Trae Young ball screen usage skill, as well as his ability to create shots for himself and his teammates.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67537828Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:12 +0000Life in the StandsJalen Green is a high volume scorer who plays above the rim. But he is more than that. He has improved his three point range and reads off pick and roll actions. How can he continue to evolve in his young career? Jake breaks down the evolution of...
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]]>424basketball,breakdown,coaching,film,game,haliburton,highlights,indiana,nba,nbafinals,ncaa,pacers,podcast,skills,training,wnbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-3-zone-breakdown-when-to-use-it-how-effective-it-is-and-how-to-beat-it-evolution-of-the-2-3-zone-through-ncaa-and-nba-history--67361929
Full breakdowns of it's effectiveness and how it impacts offensive strategy. Breaking the zone from dribble drives, to good ball movement, and more!!! Not only does the 2-3 zone evolve over time, but we're here to analyze the best ways to beat it too.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67361929Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000Life in the StandsSyracuse University to the Miami Heat.. why use the 2-3 zone? Is it effective? How has it evolved?  Full breakdowns of it's effectiveness and how it impacts offensive strategy. Breaking the zone from dribble drives, to good ball movement, and more!!!...
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]]>580basketball,breakdown,coaching,film,game,highlights,miamiheat,nba,ncaa,podcast,skills,syracuse,training,wnbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-caitlin-clark-takeover-in-the-wnba-has-taken-the-league-to-new-heights-but-what-makes-her-great-and-why-is-she-so-exciting-to-watch--67210107
P&R masterclass, deep range 3s, and highlights that skyrocket viewership and ratings. Lets dive into the film and learn from one of the best.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67210107Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000Life in the StandsWe breakdown an offensive clinic from Caitlin Clark. But what makes her one of the best in the WNBA? We also find out how she can make herself impactful on the defensive end. P&R masterclass, deep range 3s, and highlights that skyrocket...
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]]>629basketball,breakdown,caitlinclark,fever,film,game,highlights,indiana,media,mvp,podcast,skills,stephcurry,training,wnbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sga-is-an-nba-mvp-and-finals-mvp-for-a-reason-midrange-master-class-foul-baiting-pick-and-roll-you-name-it-and-he-s-got-it--67209760
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67209760Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000Life in the StandsIn this episode, Jake dives deep into the film to analyze the unique playstyle of SGA. SGA is different from the average NBA star. Todays game is surrounded by three point artists, yet SGA won NBA regular season MVP and NBA Finals MVP through his...
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]]>498basketball,breakdown,film,game,highlights,mvp,nba,nbabasketball,nbafinals,nbahighlights,podcast,sga,skills,thunder,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rise-of-kevin-durant-why-he-is-an-nba-great-and-how-he-fits-on-any-team-including-the-houston-rockets-this-upcoming-season--67206907
Host, Jake Bender, dives into the X's and O's as well as the IQ that enables KD to be at his best. In this episode, we breakdown KD's ability to adjust to many offensive schemes throughout his career, but how well will he fit with coach Udoka and the Houston Rockets? 

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67206907Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:07 +0000Life in the StandsKevin Durant is one of the most unstoppable scorers in NBA history, but how will it translate to the new-look Rockets? In this episode, we breakdown KD's signature moves and skill sets. We spotlight the tools that still make him elite: mid-post...
Host, Jake Bender, dives into the X's and O's as well as the IQ that enables KD to be at his best. In this episode, we breakdown KD's ability to adjust to many offensive schemes throughout his career, but how well will he fit with coach Udoka and the Houston Rockets? 

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]]>740basketball,breakdown,film,game,highlights,hoops,nba,nbabasketball,nets,podcast,rockets,skills,thunder,training,warriorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/court-vision-breaking-down-the-game-film-players-and-winning-plays-that-define-nba-and-college-basketball--67238322

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If you love basketball and want to understand it better — from March Madness to the NBA Finals — Court Vision is your guide to smarter basketball.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67238322Sun, 03 Aug 2025 17:46:30 +0000Life in the StandsWhether you’re a casual fan or a seasoned hoop head, Court Vision takes you behind the scenes of NBA and college basketball to uncover the why behind every big-time play, decision, and moment. Each episode, we break down game film, spotlight the star...

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