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- 🏀 The Assist by Utrain: Final Four Bound! + This Week in Basketball — March 29th, 2026
🏀 The Assist by Utrain: Final Four Bound! + This Week in Basketball — March 29th, 2026
Inside: Elite Eight results, Final Four set, Wembanyama MVP surge, WNBA season preview, Free Workout + Utrain News
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March 29, 2026
Weekly roundup
The Assist by Utrain! 🏀
Welcome to the newest edition of The Assist by Utrain—your Sunday playbook for the latest hoops news, Utrain updates, and growth tips designed to keep trainers locked in and leveling up. Let’s dive in!
In case you missed it
Basketball Buzz - March 29th, 2026 🗞️
TNC Game Of The Week
Illinois made history, defeating Iowa 71-59 to reach their first Final Four since 2005. Keaton Wagler led the way with 25 points in a dominant performance that shocked fans across the country.
Arizona Punches Final Four Ticket, Defeats Purdue 79-
Utrain News
We Just Launched: Top 100 Basketball Trainers in the USA! 🎉
Utrain just launched the most comprehensive directory of elite basketball trainers in America — 100 coaches across 35+ states who have trained 500+ NBA/WNBA players. From grassroots AAU all the way to the pros, find the right trainer for your game.
Whether you’re a player searching for elite skill development or a trainer looking to grow your reputation, the directory is your go-to free resource — fully updated for 2026.
New Trainer Highlight: Meet Coach Shane Cleveland In Cincinnati, OH Now On Utrain Coach Shane Cleveland joined Utrain in March 20Meet Shane Cleveland (@Coach_shanec) — an experienced basketball trainer and Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Mount St. Joseph University. With 4 years of collegiate men’s basketball and 3+ years of collegiate women’s basketball experience, Coach Shane brings elite-level knowledge to every session. Now available on Utrain in Cincinnati, OH. ⭐ 5.0 rating | New on Utrain🔥  Coach Shane Cleveland offering basketball training in Cincinnati, OH | Powered by Utrain Know a Basketball Trainer to nominate? |
Training tips
Free Workout Of The Week Video🏀🎥
In this workout, The Transition coaching staff trains a group of FIBA international pros and NCAA post players — Babatunde Akingbola, Austin Johnson, and O’Neill Connolly — through advanced Zoom action concepts used across the NBA, EuroLeague, and high-level college basketball. This dynamic session covers:
🏀 Handling the ball in transition as a big
🏀 Executing dribble handoff (DHO) techniques with timing and pace
🏀 Short roll reads vs multiple defensive coverages
🏀 Defensive responsibilities within Zoom action
🏀 LIVE 1v1 play out of Zoom to force real-time decision-making
This is not scripted skill work — it’s read, react, and compete, preparing bigs to operate as playmakers in today’s positionless game.
Bonus Trainer Humor
Weekly Meme ⬇️😂
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That’s it for this week.
Thank you for being part of The Assist by Utrain. Here’s to a week of growth, game‑changing sessions, and smooth bookings! 🏀❤️
The Utrain Team
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