Ohio State basketball emphasizes quick decision-making in summer practices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Ohio State's men’s basketball team, led by head coach Jake Diebler, is focusing on enhancing its offense through a concept called 'point-five decisions' during summer practices. This strategy aims to speed up ball movement and reduce stagnant play, addressing a long-standing critique from fans about the team's offense. Newcomer Curtis Givens participated in drills where the coaching staff emphasized the importance of making quick decisions with the ball. Diebler believes this approach will create better offensive opportunities by forcing defenders to react swiftly.
- •Jake Diebler encourages faster decision-making during summer drills.
- •Ohio State seeks to address stagnant offense concerns from fans.
- •Curtis Givens participated in offensive drills emphasizing quick ball movement.
- •Diebler aims for players to create advantages through rapid exchanges.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — How Ohio State men’s basketball is making “0.5 decisions” transform its offense
"Jake Diebler and his staff are hammering home a new concept this summer to speed up the offense.
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