[lex24]

Is itjust me or am I correct in saying that there has been a ton of truly lousy basketball played in the first couple rounds? That and the typical NCAA over officiating has made for, in my opinion, a lot of bad basketball. There have been some exceptions. But when I have watched – not very damn good

[lex24]

Is itjust me or am I correct in saying that there has been a ton of truly lousy basketball played in the first couple rounds? That and the typical NCAA over officiating has made for, in my opinion, a lot of bad basketball. There have been some exceptions. But when I have watched – not very damn good

[BobK]

I loved loved it all.  Or that’s just me 😀

[BobK]

I loved loved it all.  Or that’s just me 😀

[lex24]

Then there are the officials. If FSU beats Xavier it is In large part because of three bad calls on Xavier’s second best player – and the guy who is probably having the biggest impact of the game. The game was poorly called. Over officiated as usual. Took people out of the flow but the refs had a good time calling fouls damn near every time down the floor.

[lex24]

Then there are the officials. If FSU beats Xavier it is In large part because of three bad calls on Xavier’s second best player – and the guy who is probably having the biggest impact of the game. The game was poorly called. Over officiated as usual. Took people out of the flow but the refs had a good time calling fouls damn near every time down the floor.

[washingtonismoney]

Is itjust me or am I correct in saying that there has been a ton of truly lousy basketball played in the first couple rounds? That and the typical NCAA over officiating has made for, in my opinion, a lot of bad basketball. There have been some exceptions. But when I have watched – not very damn good

Yeah, NCAA basketball has turned very poor -- like what the NBA was around 2000-6 or so. A lot of hacks, poor offense, no movement, etc. A lot of people will blame the one-and-done trend, but I think that has nothing to do with it; there are what, maybe a dozen or so guys a year who spend only one year in college. That doesn't explain it. Instead, I'd point the finger at:

1) the refs, who don't call hand-checking but love to call terrible charges. that biases the game to bad defense
2) the rules: the close three-point line removes spacing and the zoning rules are too loose, which constricts the game
3) the coaches, who seemingly have no idea how to coach offense.

[washingtonismoney]

Is itjust me or am I correct in saying that there has been a ton of truly lousy basketball played in the first couple rounds? That and the typical NCAA over officiating has made for, in my opinion, a lot of bad basketball. There have been some exceptions. But when I have watched – not very damn good

Yeah, NCAA basketball has turned very poor -- like what the NBA was around 2000-6 or so. A lot of hacks, poor offense, no movement, etc. A lot of people will blame the one-and-done trend, but I think that has nothing to do with it; there are what, maybe a dozen or so guys a year who spend only one year in college. That doesn't explain it. Instead, I'd point the finger at:

1) the refs, who don't call hand-checking but love to call terrible charges. that biases the game to bad defense
2) the rules: the close three-point line removes spacing and the zoning rules are too loose, which constricts the game
3) the coaches, who seemingly have no idea how to coach offense.

[lex24]

I posted on another board that they have to move the three point line back for the spacing problem. 

And the coaches know offenses, but the players can’t run them. They come through AAU programs that are essentially showcases for individuals,  So you get some tremendous athletes, some that are also incredibly skilled – but the team concept suffers.  So it’s all transition.

I was angry Xavier lost because I enjoy watching them play. They cut they move without the ball,  really have nice ball movement. But the Refs took them right out of the game. Really pathetic.

[quote author=lex24 link=topic=18888.msg226215#msg226215 date=1521423877]
Is itjust me or am I correct in saying that there has been a ton of truly lousy basketball played in the first couple rounds? That and the typical NCAA over officiating has made for, in my opinion, a lot of bad basketball. There have been some exceptions. But when I have watched – not very damn good

Yeah, NCAA basketball has turned very poor -- like what the NBA was around 2000-6 or so. A lot of hacks, poor offense, no movement, etc. A lot of people will blame the one-and-done trend, but I think that has nothing to do with it; there are what, maybe a dozen or so guys a year who spend only one year in college. That doesn't explain it. Instead, I'd point the finger at:

1) the refs, who don't call hand-checking but love to call terrible charges. that biases the game to bad defense
2) the rules: the close three-point line removes spacing and the zoning rules are too loose, which constricts the game
3) the coaches, who seemingly have no idea how to coach offense.
[/quote]

[lex24]

I posted on another board that they have to move the three point line back for the spacing problem. 

And the coaches know offenses, but the players can’t run them. They come through AAU programs that are essentially showcases for individuals,  So you get some tremendous athletes, some that are also incredibly skilled – but the team concept suffers.  So it’s all transition.

I was angry Xavier lost because I enjoy watching them play. They cut they move without the ball,  really have nice ball movement. But the Refs took them right out of the game. Really pathetic.

[quote author=lex24 link=topic=18888.msg226215#msg226215 date=1521423877]
Is itjust me or am I correct in saying that there has been a ton of truly lousy basketball played in the first couple rounds? That and the typical NCAA over officiating has made for, in my opinion, a lot of bad basketball. There have been some exceptions. But when I have watched – not very damn good

Yeah, NCAA basketball has turned very poor -- like what the NBA was around 2000-6 or so. A lot of hacks, poor offense, no movement, etc. A lot of people will blame the one-and-done trend, but I think that has nothing to do with it; there are what, maybe a dozen or so guys a year who spend only one year in college. That doesn't explain it. Instead, I'd point the finger at:

1) the refs, who don't call hand-checking but love to call terrible charges. that biases the game to bad defense
2) the rules: the close three-point line removes spacing and the zoning rules are too loose, which constricts the game
3) the coaches, who seemingly have no idea how to coach offense.
[/quote]

[82lsju]

I posted on another board that they have to move the three point line back for the spacing problem. 

maybe they will, it is one of the changes being tested in the 2018 NIT

• The three-point line will be extended by approximately 1 foot 8 inches to the same distance used by FIBA for international competition (22 feet 1.75 inches).
​• The free throw lane will be widened from 12 feet to 16 feet, consistent with the width used by the NBA.
​• The games will be divided into four 10-minute quarters as opposed to two 20-minute halves. Teams will shoot two free throws beginning with the fifth foul of each quarter.
• The shot clock will reset to 20 seconds after an offensive rebound instead of the full 30 seconds.

The NCAA playing rules process has a two-year cycle, and the next possible rules change date is May of 2019.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men...e-used-nit

[82lsju]

I posted on another board that they have to move the three point line back for the spacing problem. 

maybe they will, it is one of the changes being tested in the 2018 NIT

• The three-point line will be extended by approximately 1 foot 8 inches to the same distance used by FIBA for international competition (22 feet 1.75 inches).
​• The free throw lane will be widened from 12 feet to 16 feet, consistent with the width used by the NBA.
​• The games will be divided into four 10-minute quarters as opposed to two 20-minute halves. Teams will shoot two free throws beginning with the fifth foul of each quarter.
• The shot clock will reset to 20 seconds after an offensive rebound instead of the full 30 seconds.

The NCAA playing rules process has a two-year cycle, and the next possible rules change date is May of 2019.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men...e-used-nit