🏀 The Assist by Utrain: Your Weekly Game Plan for Hoops Training — February 8th, 2026

Inside: The Rundown AI, New TNC 1v1 Game, Free Basketball Workout + Video, WNBA Proposal Update, NBA Trade Deadline, 2026 NBA All-Star Game + More

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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 - February 8th, 2026 🗞️ 🏀 

The INCREDIBLE HULK Of 1v1 Basketball… MUST WATCH GAME | Malik Dunbar vs Cinco For $500

WNBA submits latest CBA proposal to players, source says

Yesterday A counterproposal from the league was finally submitted to the players after weeks of delay, ending a long stalemate.

NBA Trade Deadline 2026 Update

Ja Morant stays with Grizzlies; Bucks don't trade Giannis Antetokounmpo; Clippers send Ivica Zubac to Pacers; Bulls trade Ayo Dosunmu to Wolves.

2026 NBA All-Star Game Rosters Announced

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 (5 p.m. ET) at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Utrain News

Utrain Instagram Page Crosses 8,500 Followers!

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!

Basketball Trainers: manage bookings, connect with athletes, and grow your business—all at no cost!

Member spotlight

New Trainer Highlight: Meet Nike AAU Coach Sean Smith In Chicago, IL Now On Utrain

Coach Sean Smith joined Utrain in February 2026

A warm welcome to all the new coaches joining us this week! You’re not just booking sessions—you’re building futures, one dribble at a time. We’ve got your back, from smart scheduling to community support.🔥

Coach Sean Smith offering basketball training in Chicago, IL | Powered by Utrain

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Training tips

Free Workout Of The Week Video🏀🎥 

  • Modern bigs must handle, read, and make decisions at game speed.

    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!

Bonus Trainer Humor

Weekly Meme ⬇️😂

New: Client Reminders, Messaging, Scheduling, and Payments | All for free

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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