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[QUOTE="bpo57, post: 2573459, member: 1572"]
Pros and cons to each:

NBA pros - phenomenal talent, greatest players in the world. Refs generally let the players play and they call the game in a more consistent manner. Playoff intensity is usually pretty high. Old saw that these guys don't play defense is nonsense, particularly in the playoffs. International players have added a lot to the mix.
NBA cons- unending regular season, often looks as guys are just going through the motions. Many arenas in reg season look like they're filled with mannequins - environment is dead. Recently poor competitive balance. Same teams over and over, series not very competitive. Most major market teams currently suck. Tanking is a serious issue.  Guys taking full games off en masse is not a good look.

NCAA pros - tournament is the greatest show on earth. Even the NCAA can't eph it up. Always great no matter who is involved. Incredible endings, shocking upsets. You can't beat one and done.
NCAA cons - Refs are awful, very inconsistent and play too big a role in the outcome. Therefore five foul rule is terrible. Talent has been sharply diminished over the years as players leave early. Need to move the three line back.  Too easy a shot and therefore has become a 3 pt shooting contest.
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