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In 2021, Oral Roberts became the second No. 15 seed ever to earn a spot in the Sweet 16. ORU's 5 Out System is one of the best in college basketball. 

Per Synergy Sports, Oral Roberts is a top 15 offense once again this season.

Russell Springman, ORU Assistant Coach, explains that one of the biggest keys of the offense is keeping it simple.

Here are 3 Points of Emphasis of their very successful 5 Out Offense:

#1 - Screener

The screener had two jobs in regards to their set up: step away or looping under. 

The second step for a screener is sprinting into the ball screen. The first 3 steps of the sprint is to create separation. The goal is to arrive alone. 

The third step is the screening angle. ORU’s goal is to force defenders over the screen or put the player’s chest into the shoulder blade. 

The last step is separation after the screen. The goal is to get away from the screen. 

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Link: Screener

#2 - Ball Handler

The ball handler has 4 keys in a pick and roll → starting point, setup, separation, score.

The starting point is based on the ball handler’s shooting range and the coverage that the defense is playing.

The ball handler’s setup consists of looking to reject the ball screen every time they get the opportunity. 

He wants to explode off the screen to get separation between the drive and the screener. This will put the defense in a bad situation. 

The ball handler is always looking to be a threat to score.

Link: Ball Handler

#3 - PG Pull Up

The point guard pull up is a big key for Oral Robert’s offense because they have a guard that can shoot the basketball. 

The PG Pull Up is designed so a team can be the aggressor. 

If you have an open shot, take it. 

The PG Pull Up is tough for any defense because it happens very quick.

Link: PG Pull Up

Oral Roberts 5 Out Offense is built on keeping it simple and letting the players hoop. 

It is designed to have great spacing and an opportunity for each player to get great looks throughout the course of a game. 

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