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Dean Nakos

@dean.nakos

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📍 - Melbourne, Australia
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BEN VS OLLIE VS EJ,
Who will WIN ⁉️😱

#olliemuir #benwaredrakeford #evanjiang #deannakos #basketballvictoria #vjbl #fyp #viral #edits #coaching #coachingtips #basketballtips #Viral by @dean.nakos

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Is this CLEAN or a PUSH OFF❓😭 @bax.newman @max.pavey

☀️ Summer 25’ Private Runs TOP 10 PLAYS‼️

#deannakos #maxpavey #road2usa #baxternewman #anklebreaker #runs #game #top10 #highlights #plays #Baseline #FYP by @dean.nakos

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Defenders Won’t Be Able To Stop JUMPING At Your FAKES!! 🦘🎭

1️⃣ TAKE A BIGGER STEP — Make the step long without lifting or dragging your pivot foot.

2️⃣ SHIFT YOUR BODY WEIGHT — Sit into the step instead of relying only on the ball fake.

3️⃣ SELL THE LAYUP — Extend your arm, get your head to the rim and keep your eyes on the basket.

When you commit with your whole body, the fake becomes much more believable. Even if the defender doesn’t jump, forcing them to slide can create the space you need for your next move. 🎯

Save this for your next workout 📌 and send it to a teammate who needs to improve their fakes.

What makes a shot fake convincing to YOU? 👀⬇️

#Basketball #Fake #nathanadio #willscalzi #deannakos by @dean.nakos

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3 days ago

WANT TO BREAK SOME ANKLES? 🥶🏀

1️⃣ Get LOW & WIDE
2️⃣ SHIFT your body weight
3️⃣ TWIST & SELL the movement

Master these three details to make your crossover more effective and create separation. ↔️

Save this drill for your next workout 📌, and send it to a teammate who needs this in their game. 📲

Which of these 3 steps do YOU need to work on most? 👇

#Basketball #crossover #nathanadio #willscalzi #deannakos by @dean.nakos

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Don’t just develop better shooters. Develop better PROBLEM-SOLVERS 🤔🏀

The goal is to develop players who can fix their own mistakes — even when you’re not there. 🧠

Elite shooters don’t just know they’ve missed. They learn to recognise WHY.

How the ball comes off the rim, where it misses, and how they finish their shot can all provide valuable feedback.

Teach them to read their misses, recognise patterns and make adjustments independently.

Players, that’s why holding your follow-through matters, it gives you a moment to assess your shot instead of immediately moving on.

Coaches, don’t just give players the answers. Teach them how to find them.

If players can only fix their shot when their coach is standing beside them, how will they improve on their own? 👀🎯

#Basketball #coach #nathanadio #willscalzi #deannakos by @dean.nakos

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Want to create more space when coming off a screen? 🏀

1️⃣ Step with your inside foot between your defender’s feet.
2️⃣ Shift your hips and bodyweight first to help break their balance.
3️⃣ Coordinate your shoulder bump with a power dribble to help maximise the contact.
4️⃣ Keep the ball wide on the side opposite your defender. 🔒

It’s NOT about avoiding the shoulder bump — it’s about not relying on your upper body alone. Use your legs, base and bodyweight to create the advantage, then use your shoulder and dribble together to finish the move.

#Basketball #basketballtraining #nathanadio #willscalzi #deannakos by @dean.nakos

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6 days ago

WILL SCALZI vs NATHAN ADIO
Who will WIN ⁉️🤯

#Basketball #basketballtips #nathanadio #willscalzi #deannakos by @dean.nakos

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7 days ago

THIS IS WHERE MOST PLAYERS GO WRONG 🫢

#Basketball #basketballtraining #nathanadio #willscalzi #deannakos by @dean.nakos

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9 days ago

Your teammates will LOVE you if you can throw these 🎯🏀

#Basketball #passing #nathanadio #willscalzi #deannakos by @dean.nakos

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11 days ago

Way of Wade DLO 2 shoe review 👟🏀

Lightweight, low to the ground, and built for quick movement.

Elite traction, a responsive court feel, and solid lockdown make these a great option for guards.

The BOOM cushioning system keeps things comfortable, while the fit and support help you stay confident through quick changes of direction.

Overall: 8.54/10 🔥

What are YOUR thoughts on the DLO 2s?
Cop ✅ or Drop ❌ ?

@wayofwade
Use code DEAN10 for $10 OFF eligible Way of Wade shoes.

#wayofwade #dangelorussell #basketballshoes #sneakerreview #deannakos by @dean.nakos

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12 days ago

How to SET UP your screen 📐

#Basketball #passing #nathanadio #willscalzi #deannakos by @dean.nakos

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