The Architect of the "Jazz" Era: 5 Coaching Lessons from Ranko Zeravica How does a coach from a non-aligned nation dismantle the basketball hegemony of the United States and the Soviet Union? It wasn't through luck—it was a calculated intellectual revolution led by Ranko Zeravica , the clinical "Player Manufacturer." Zeravica didn't just win games; he engineered a global basketball superpower. Known for his "Jazz Basketball" philosophy, he synthesized American individual flair with European tactical discipline. If you’re looking to move your coaching from "by the book" to "legendary," here are five lessons from the man who authored the most sophisticated lineage in hoops history. 1. The 110-Point Revolution: "Jazz Basketball" While others focused on mechanical rigidity, Zeravica was the architect of the sword. He believed in a structured transition game that seamlessly dissolved into unstructured individual isolation...