In today's world of competitive basketball, a lot of information exists about the different systems and methods of the game, but very little time has been devoted to the techniques used to scout opponents or potential recruits.

In Basketball Scouting Techniques, author Eric C. Stang pulls from more than twenty-two years of coaching and scouting experience to offer a comprehensive look at the different approaches to team and player assessment-from youth ball to professional leagues.

Detailed chapters like "Opponent Scouting," "Scouting the Defense," and "Talent...