SCB Summer Series: Offensive Concepts & Spacing w/ Easton Bazzoli

In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners will join host Chris Cottrell, John McCarthy and Coach Easton Bazzoli head coach of the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Champions Gannon University. 

Bazzoli is our second presenter in this summer’s 2026 Small College Basketball Summer Education Series.  Today’s episode focuses on Gannon’s Motion Offense Concepts.  This summer education series features Small College Basketball coaches from across the country presenting the offensive, defensive and cultural philosophies that drive their success.  

In just his second season at the helm, Bazzoli led Gannon University to the D2 National Championship defeating Lander in the national Championship game to finish the season 32-3.  In 2-seasons Coach Bazzoli has an overall record of 61-10. Winning the PSAC West Division Regular Season championship in both seasons.   Last season he was named PSAC West Coach of the Year.  

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