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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins
College basketball is really a god awful product. If it weren't for the issues of state and university pride I know I wouldn't watch it . In the Age of AAU the vast majority of players are gunners concerned with raising their own profile; as a result, you get players who sprint to the ball without thought of floor spacing or defensive consequences. Few teams can actually pass the ball, and those who can largely cannot shoot.
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Ummm, that's all pretty much in the eye of the beholder. Many coaches still preach and actively coach fundamentals, defensive technique, spacing, et al. Just depends on the program, IMO. Those that don't are not successful.
Case in point . . .
I understand where there are exceptions (the Calipari's of the world), and while I do think those like him deter from the nature of the game, it should be noted that most solid programs have an understanding of the game and its fundamental concepts.