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š The Assist by Utrain: March Madness Is Here + This Week in Basketball ā March 8th, 2026
Inside: NCAA March Madness heats up, NBA highlights, a free workout, Utrain News + More
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March 08, 2026
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Welcome to the newest edition of The Assist by Utraināyour Sunday playbook for the latest hoops news, Utrain updates, and growth tips designed to keep trainers locked in and leveling up. Letās dive in!
In case you missed it
Basketball Buzz - March 8th, 2026 šļø š
TNC Game Of The Week
Wilson was averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, and his absence could significantly impact UNCās March Madness chances as the NCAA Tournament approaches.
NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday Begins 6 P.M. ET Sunday March 15th on CBS
Utrain News
New Utrain Tutorial Videos! š„
Thank you to everyone in the Utrain Community! We are building the go-to marketplace for basketball training anywhere in the nation, one user at a time!
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New Trainer Highlight: Meet Coach Maurizio DāAlessandro In Charlottesville, VA Now On Utrain Coach Maurizio joined Utrain in March 2026 | A warm welcome to all the new coaches joining us this week! Youāre not just booking sessionsāyouāre building futures, one dribble at a time. Weāve got your back, from smart scheduling to community support.š„  Coach Maurice DāAlessandro offering basketball training in Charlottesville, VA | Powered by Utrain Know a Basketball Trainer to nominate? |
Training tips
Free Workout Of The Week Videošš„
In this session, Coach Korey pulls from his experience as a pro-level assistant coach overseas to break down how elite scorers:
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Read and react to defensive coverages
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Control tempo & adjust scoring aggression
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Build chemistry through pick & roll actions
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Take over games in crucial late-game moments
Watch as Noah embraces the challenge, learning to balance playmaking and scoring while developing the leadership tools needed to perform at the next level.
š If youāre a guard looking to master the pick & roll, elevate your basketball IQ, and improve your in-game decision-making, this workout is a must-watch.
Bonus Trainer Humor
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Thatās it for this week.
Thank you for being part of The Assist by Utrain. Hereās to a week of growth, gameāchanging sessions, and smooth bookings! šā¤ļø
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