Solon Head Basketball Coach Tony DeCesare (@CoachDeCesare) joins Eric (@CoachFlan) and Tim (@timmys24) in the office to discuss a wide range of basketball topics. Topics include:
1:30 - Coach DeCesare discusses his coaching background, how he got started and became the HC at Solon.
6:00 - Coach talks about the turning points during the Solon season.
17:00 - What was the experience like making the school's first final four?
21:45 - How did Coach DeCesare and the Solon team deal with the quick transition from the state semifinal to state final. What are coach's takeaways from the state final game?
35:30 - Remembering the '98 title game and comparing the atmosphere at St. john arena to the Schott.
39:30 - A look at Solon's outgoing and returning players.
44:15 - Sincere Cary's prospects and a general discussion on the state of college basketball recruiting.
57:50 - Coach DeCesare's perspective on competing against private schools as a public school coach.
1:03:00 - How analytics impact Solon's playing style.
1:08:00 - A discussion on the shot clock and high school basketball.