The Thunder are off to a 23-1 start and have already evolved into one of the best defensive teams of all time. Law Murray, The Athletic Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic here.

Class is in session, Warriors fans. Get a peek behind the curtain from the team's players and coaches about some of the intricacies of the game. Have you wondered how the Warriors have built such a ...

PHILADELPHIA — Dan Hurley knew in the offseason what Connecticut needed to emphasize if it wanted to return to the level it was when the Huskies won back-to-back championships in March Madness, just ...

Virginia is obviously starting to click on defense, in a way you wouldn’t have expected after watching the ‘Hoos earlier in the season. The D has been getting progressively better since, by and large, ...

New Butler basketball coach Ronald Nored plans to re-establish the team's identity with tough, physical defense. Nored's offensive philosophy is influenced by the NBA, emphasizing a fast pace, proper ...

UCLA has defense and depth, but still lacks the elite scorer needed to contend nationally.

The Edward Waters University women's basketball team is ranked as the top defensive team in NCAA Division II. Coach Eric Jackson Jr. rebuilt the roster with all new players, emphasizing a ...