SportsAugust 24, 2026

isos

EYE-sohz

Definition

A slang basketball term referring to an isolation play, where one player attempts to score against a defender without teammates' immediate assistance.

Etymology

The word is a clipped form of 'isolation,' a term in basketball strategy that has been used to describe individual play since at least the late 20th century.

In the news

In this article, the author uses the term to describe a strategy where star players take turns engaging in one-on-one scoring plays, arguing it is a proven method for teams with high-level talent.

Gilbert Arenas shuts down concerns about the Sixers having too many stars: "We pretending like that don't work"

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