What is an Iso in Basketball? (And How to Score From It)

"Iso" (short for isolation) is a tactic used at all levels of basketball -- sometimes intentionally and sometimes out of desperation -- to create a 1-on-1 scoring opportunity. This can be an effective strategy if you have a (1) skilled isolation scorer or (2) a mismatch. In this post, I'll define exactly what an "iso" is and show you how to use it to score.