with Tavaras Hardy
Tavaras Hardy Basketball Academy Head Coach;
Loyola University Maryland Head Men's Coach (2018-2024);
Georgia Tech Assistant Coach (2016-2018);
Georgetown University Assistant Coach (2013-2016);
Northwestern University Associate Head Coach (2011-2013);
Northwestern University Assistant Coach (2007-2011);
Played collegiately for Northwestern (2x All-Big Ten, 3x Team MVP);
Played professionally in Europe
The Real Princeton Offense: Decision-Based Scoring Built for Modern Basketball
If you're ready to move past scripted sets and start empowering your players to play, Coach Tavaras Hardy's masterclass on the Princeton Offense is the blueprint you need!
In The Real Princeton Offense, Coach Hardy walks you through the basic structure, teaching points, and evolutionary actions that define the Princeton style of play, which remains one of the most adaptable and popular offenses in the college and professional game today.
Here's what you'll get:
Basic Setup & Alignment
Coach Hardy introduces the foundation of the offense: a 4-out alignment that emphasizes 8-12 feet of spacing, helping to open the floor and allow for multiple reads off each pass and cut. Important: players are taught to read defenders, not just run plays!
Low Post Series
In this series, you'll learn the Give & Go, Forwards Out, and Golden State actions designed to create scoring opportunities through quick movement and smart decision-making. These actions offer balanced attack options on both sides of the floor and keep the defense reacting.
Point Series
Transitioning the ball to the pinch post opens up even more variety. Coach Hardy explains how to flow into Away actions, screen options, and Top series movements that include dribble hand-offs, keep actions, and ball screens. The result? Constant movement and pressure on the defense without overcomplicating the scheme!
Decision-Making Emphasis
This offense thrives when players understand why they're making a move, not just what to do. Coach Hardy outlines the importance of read-based basketball, showing how to train players to react based on spacing, defender positioning, and game flow.
Efficient Teaching & Game Flow
Through clear, concise instruction and examples, Coach Hardy makes the Princeton Offense accessible and actionable. Whether you're new to this offense or looking to add layers, his explanations make it easy to start building decision-making and spacing concepts into your system immediately!
Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
"Easy to follow instructions and demonstrations. Coach Hardy guides you through as if you are one of his players and helps you understand what decisions you can make!"
64 minutes. 2025.