Scouting report that took down Cooper Flag in the Peach Jam Championship 2023
Background / Problem
During the 2023 Nike EYBL circuit, Nightrydas 16U faced Maine United, a team led by top prospect Cooper Flagg, and lost 73–65 in an earlier matchup. With a potential rematch looming in the Peach Jam championship, the coaching staff needed a detailed scouting report to better prepare and strategize against Maine United’s strengths.
Objective
Provide a comprehensive, targeted scouting report on Maine United’s personnel, tendencies, and schemes to give Nightrydas a strategic advantage in the championship game rematch.
My Role
Analyzed full-game film of Maine United’s previous matchups, including the initial loss to Nightrydas.
Identified Maine United’s offensive and defensive tendencies, key sets, transition habits, and Cooper Flagg’s usage patterns.
Broke down individual player strengths and weaknesses.
Created a concise, coach-usable scouting report highlighting:
Go-to actions
Defensive coverages
Matchup recommendations
Keys to exploiting weaknesses
Collaborated with Nightrydas’ coaching staff to adjust the report for easy in-game use.
Sample Notes
Outcome
Using the scouting report, Nightrydas adjusted their strategy, executed key defensive adjustments, and defeated Maine United 58–50 in the 2023 Peach Jam 16U championship game. The Nightrydas made the right adjustments, decreasing Maine United FG% by 6% and their 3FG% by 17%, the second time facing them. The victory highlighted the impact of detailed preparation and opponent specific game planning.
