Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

🏀College Head Coach | Previously @ Cornell, George Mason, Longwood, Concordia & MADE Hoops | #girldad #716 #304 coachyahn.com Buffalo, NY Joined July 2009

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

6 days ago

Greg Oden has to be on this list. Given some of the other players listed (and players drafted after them, like Jonny Flynn > Steph Curry)… Isn’t Thomas Robinson at least as bad of a pick as Waiters?

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops

6 days ago

The Worst Draft Picks in the Last 25 Years!! Who did we get wrong?

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‼️And, the general point that “accounting classes are the same” is true when you’re comparing a directional state school, cc & small private school. Pretending that employers don’t care if you went to HARVARD compared to a CC is so far from reality.

Sam Franklin @samfranklinbbal

7 days ago

If you can’t afford to go to Harvard you’re probably going to Harvard for free if you can get in 😂. Now for the most part going to CC is great instead of a private school you can’t afford but that’s just a bad example

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

a week ago

@Symply_rhoda1 The King in the North!

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

2 weeks ago

We are all obsessed with outcomes. Offers. Scholarships. Rankings. Commitment posts. But those things are results. The only thing you truly control is the work. Jalen Brunson’s mindset is a huge reason he was the Finals MVP, despite very few people (including himself) expecting that to happen. Set goals. Dream big. But focus on the daily work more than the accomplishments.

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

2 weeks ago

June 15th is here. For some 2028s today brings a lot of excitement. For others, it ends up being disappointing. The reality is that June 15 is closer to the starting point than the finish line. Regardless of how today goes - keep working!

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katsu @katsuxbt

2 weeks ago

Charles Barkley says NO player would make $300,000,000 without Michael Jordan "People act like guys always made $30, 40, 50 million dollars. When I got to the NBA, the average salary was $200,000, and then Magic and Bird came" "I know I'm not as good as Bill Russell. Bill Russell made $2,000 and I was making $3 or $4 million, just because I was born at the right time. And not just the basketball and the money… Michael bought the shoes. People forget, nobody was doing commercials before Michael. Nobody was making money off shoes before Michael" "Now guys are making $300, 400 million dollars a year because of Michael. Secondly, we all got commercials, nobody made commercials before Michael Jordan came along"

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

2 weeks ago

June 15 is an important date on the recruiting calendar. But it’s not the only day that matters. Whether you hear from 10 schools or 0 schools, the biggest mistake is overreacting. June 15 does give you important data, though. If several schools contact you, it means you’re talented and on their radar. But it does NOT mean you will automatically start receiving offers. You still need to: - keep improving - communicate well - perform at events - continue building relationships But, what if you don’t hear from anyone? That doesn’t automatically mean you won’t receive any scholarship offers. It usually means one of two things: 1. You need to improve as a player 2. Schools don’t know who you are yet You need: - organized video that shows transferable skills - more intentional outreach - stronger event performances June 15 is data. Not a verdict. Use the information. Then get back to work.

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

2 weeks ago

Are you a good shooter? Do you make a high % in games? Or just in drills & practice? Here’s some common reasons & how to fix them. Sometimes it’s not just about becoming a better shooter. It’s about skill transfer.

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

3 weeks ago

You know that old saying… A series doesn’t really start until the home teams wins a game.

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

3 weeks ago

One of the biggest sources of frustration in the recruiting process is believing any contact from a school means they are actively recruiting you. Families have to learn to recognize the difference between contact and genuine interest. And more importantly, know how to progress from initial contact to interest to an offer.

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

3 weeks ago

Regardless of talent level, one of these emails will get more responses from college coaches. One of these emails has: ✅ Strong subject line ✅ Short but informative body ✅ Video link ✅ Contact Info The other does not.

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

3 weeks ago

“I don’t watch the NBA because it’s all 1-on-1 selfish iso ball” 🙄

Jack Settleman @jacksettleman

3 weeks ago

In 10 years, this clip will go viral while we reminisce on this Knicks team

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

4 weeks ago

This video really hit home as both a college coach & youth sports parent. We have more knowledge. We want to help. But what really matters is how the feedback is received. And every kid is different. My daughter told me something I was saying wasn’t helping her. Sometimes the best way we can help is to listen.

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

4 weeks ago

The idea of this is great, and something I’d love to do & even tried to do before. But for most coaches/programs at non-D1 schools, isn’t practical (and I love Neighbors - use a lot of his shooting stuff). Players are coming from class, they can’t get on the court before practice starts because another team is practicing, etc. You also usually have another team coming on the court after you, so you have a limited time on the court. Also easier to do when you have multiple full time assistants, athletic trainers S&C coach to help with getting players ready.

Coach Tony Miller @tonywmiller

4 weeks ago

Thoughts on starting your practices like this? I've had coaches ask about improving their team's ability to get out to better starts to games. What about this?

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

4 weeks ago

A lot of players think the June scholastic period is just another exposure opportunity. It’s not. There are some things that college coaches can typically look for in June: Leadership. Basketball IQ. Coachability. Impact on winning. AAU and scholastic events both matter, but there’s certain things that are easier to evaluate with each. #ballislife #aau #recruiting #recruitingtips

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

4 weeks ago

Everyone thinks they need more “Exposure”. But the purpose of exposure is different at different ages. At younger ages, chasing attention from college coaches is pointless. Playing against good competition and getting noticed by strong AAU programs in your area is what matters.

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

a month ago

@MammothBB Definitely valid points, and Kon is a great call for young players to emulate. Young players don’t need as many dribbles as him - but that’s probably true of every player who is both the primary handler & scorer in the League.

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

a month ago

Young players would improve more learning to play like Jalen Brunson than trying to copy players whose skillsets are amplified by their size or elite athleticism. Brunson’s game is built on footwork, pace, angles, decision making, and creating space to score over bigger & more athletic defenders. Agree? Or is there a better NBA player for young players to emulate?

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

a month ago

It’s also more difficult to get a D1 offer out of HS than ever before. And, it’s more common to transfer from non-D1 ➡️ D1 than ever before. Somehow the collective talent in D2/D3/NAIA/JUCO has risen, yet a lot of uninformed people don’t seem to appreciate that.

William Payne @TweetsbyCoachP

a month ago

Similarly to what @CoachT_2 said….I think it’s reached a point that today’s recruits are more aversed to non-D1 “levels” than ever before Even at a time when you see former D2 players in the NBA playoffs Former D3 players on NBA rosters Former JUCO players being NBA

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Ricky Yahn @CoachYahn

a month ago

Real confidence doesn’t come from the last shot going in. It comes from seeing yourself do difficult things well. The best shooters, players, and teams trust the work they’ve put in.