After a wild week of college hoops once again, GetMoreSports National College Basketball Analyst William Whelan is back with his Respect the Hustle Podcast, ready to break down the latest buzz from coast to coast.
Offenses, Not Actual Buckets, Not Actual Buckets, We Talkin’ ‘Bout Offenses
Let’s play a game called which Top 25 teams actually scored more than 75 points in a game this week. You have more than 20 choices to pick from, as there was plenty of ranked action since Monday, but you might notice that…
Oh, 15 teams scored less than 75 points? But, what happened to all of those new rules that were supposed to open up the pace of the game and increase scoring, making college basketball more entertaining to the casual fan?
As usual, there are many reasons that things haven’t quite gone as planned and Whelan is here to provide his take. First, there’s the issue of officials placing an emphasis on new rules when the year starts but eventually reverting back to their old selves as the year goes on, letting more and more physical contact go uncalled. Second, there’s the issue of players still not being all that skilled, especially in a down cycle for the sport. Finally, Whelan says that it’s time to look at the fine men getting paid millions of dollars to draw up plays.
