American University's do-it-all forward Lincoln Ball

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Lincoln Ball is a senior forward for American University and is currently averaging 4.3 points, 6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and .8 steals. Ball's stats may not jump off the screen but he routinely makes timely shots, grabs clutch rebounds, and can switch onto multiple opponents whenever the situation calls for that. He's the quintessential player whose impact can't be measured by the box score. We discuss his style of play, the role he fills for his team, playing for AU coach Duane Simpkins, and making a potent duo with frontcourt mate Matt Rogers. He also fills us in on some of his hobbies off the court, plans for the future, and some of his toughest match-ups playing in the DMV. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Ball intro & description of his game 2:03 - Ball’s impact on his team & how his versatility manifests in games 3:31 - How does Coach Simpkins encourage Ball and allow his game to flourish? 4:42 - Ball’s critical shot-making: How does he do it? 7:00 - How the coaching staff has dialed in on lock zones 8:23 - What does the team spend the most time on in practice? 10:15 - Ball on playing to each teammates’ strengths & pushing the ball down the floor 12:14 - Thoughts leading up to the final weeks before tournament play 13:39 - Ball’s trust in the coaching staff 14:35 - Simpkins’ time under Gary Williams at Maryland & bringing flex offense to American 15:39 - His connection with Matt Rogers 18:38 - Playing in the DMV & Ball’s connection with the American coaching staff 19:55 - Balls’ thoughts on American’s new coaching staff 21:52 - Rapid fire questions 33:53 - Shoutouts