[washingtonismoney]

Once that's accomplished, they'll say that what really hobbles scoring is pack-it-in defenses, and they'll start pushing for restrictions on the zone. Eventually, college ball, rather than being a different game, will simply be a crummier version. I don't see how that's good for anybody.

That's not accurate; NBA liberalized and went to zone defenses long ago. I think advocates want better, more flowing basketball period, regardless of whether it's played in college or the pros.


And I don't share your fears in general. College and pro football have been converging, rules-wise, for ages now; yet both versions are quite successful and offer different experiences. There's no reason college and pro basketball can't do the same.

[washingtonismoney]

Once that's accomplished, they'll say that what really hobbles scoring is pack-it-in defenses, and they'll start pushing for restrictions on the zone. Eventually, college ball, rather than being a different game, will simply be a crummier version. I don't see how that's good for anybody.

That's not accurate; NBA liberalized and went to zone defenses long ago. I think advocates want better, more flowing basketball period, regardless of whether it's played in college or the pros.


And I don't share your fears in general. College and pro football have been converging, rules-wise, for ages now; yet both versions are quite successful and offer different experiences. There's no reason college and pro basketball can't do the same.