Overtime Elite Basketball League

[Col. Bleep]

...the most important name is the one on the front of the jersey, not the one on the back.

Amen to that...
We're all going to have to get used to a a mostly different class of college players.
Fewer "5-stars" for now.
A little closer to what college ball generally used to be.

 

[djcon57]

Nope. I always love the idea that losing some 5-star prima donnas that few people get to watch on a night-to-night basis will "destroy college basketball". Was college basketball "destroyed" this year because Kentucky, Duke, and UNC had teams that weren't as good as they used to be? Maybe for their fans, but not for many others. I think the exact opposite. College basketball will be more competitive when they're gone. Then again, to me the most important name is the one on the front of the jersey, not the one on the back.

Actually it kinda was as far as the casual viewer goes...

Lowest watched championship game on cbs ever.

The Baylor v Houston Final Four rating was a 4.4. 8 million viewers...that’s real real bad.

Not suggesting it was ”destroyed”, but you can’t ignore the ratings were hideous.

 

[Hoo's That]

Actually it kinda was as far as the casual viewer goes...

Lowest watched championship game on cbs ever.

The Baylor v Houston Final Four rating was a 4.4. 8 million viewers...that’s real real bad.

Not suggesting it was ”destroyed”, but you can’t ignore the ratings were hideous.

Will there be a drop-off in fans in front of screens? Of course there will because "a lot of fans" are looking for NBA "farm team games" and they'll be on a different channel. It is going to take some time for the teams to adjust to the new normal. Once they do, you'll see the usual suspects playing again in March. I imagine 2019 didn't have good numbers, either, since the only "recognizable" team to the casual fan was Michigan State, let alone having the ultimate team that's bad for basketball win it.

 

[Yukon]

How many kids will go that route? Which college teams will it hurt most? Will it destroy college basketball?
Sources: Ollie to coach new top prospect venture

You all should be safe. Ollie will only poach UConn recruits to get back at us. Should be fun for you guys to watch. Enjoy how ugly this could get.

 

[NKR1978]

Maybe he'll target UConn commits.

 

[djcon57]

Will there be a drop-off in fans in front of screens? Of course there will because "a lot of fans" are looking for NBA "farm team games" and they'll be on a different channel. It is going to take some time for the teams to adjust to the new normal. Once they do, you'll see the usual suspects playing again in March. I imagine 2019 didn't have good numbers, either, since the only "recognizable" team to the casual fan was Michigan State, let alone having the ultimate team that's bad for basketball win it.

NCAA Men's Final Four Ratings Hub

A historical chart of NCAA Final Four ratings, including national championship games dating back to 1975 and national semifinals dating back to 1997.

www.sportsmediawatch.com

they weren’t good but no one was near the grim numbers of that houston/baylor game

 

[capeorange]

I've always enjoyed watching the players develop their skills each year while they enjoy their time in college.

I know times have changed but a pro option would make sense for kids who have no desire to get a degree.

If a kid just wants to make money playing basketball, good for him. I'd welcome an opportunity for these kids to make some money and maybe get an NBA contract.

 

[supp]

Actually it kinda was as far as the casual viewer goes...

Lowest watched championship game on cbs ever.

The Baylor v Houston Final Four rating was a 4.4. 8 million viewers...that’s real real bad.

Not suggesting it was ”destroyed”, but you can’t ignore the ratings were hideous.

Two relatively small private schools doesn't help.

 

[djcon57]

Two relatively small private schools doesn't help.

Yeah that’s the point. The argument was it doesn’t matter if your national powers aren’t involved...obviously it does for your casual audience

 

[Orangezoo]

Maybe he'll target UConn commits.

Honestly given how things ended that wouldn't shock me for a minute.

 

[CardiacCuse]

Yeah that’s the point. The argument was it doesn’t matter if your national powers aren’t involved...obviously it does for your casual audience

hmm...now I am starting to connect the dots on why its seems the NCAA favors certain schools...of course, money makes the world go round...and you can usually trace it back to that...but I get it now...

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Orangezoo]

Will Dior be too old for it?

 

[capeorange]

Straight to the G league

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

People watch The Basketball Tournament.
.:shrugs:

People watch Cornhole, and I don't mean pornography

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[jordville]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[rrlbees]

 

[pearl31]

gotta figure that's gonna be a domino of sorts

 

[Cusesky8214]

Stepping their money game up after the NIL news. It will be interesting to see what some of the top talent will bring in if they go college route vs doing this. I can only imagine what Zion was worth his 1 year at Duke.

 

[Orangezoo]

How many reps are out there offering deals along side the coaches right now...

 

[HRE Otto IV]

I have no problem with the league. These kids know what they want to pursue as a career so let them train for it. That option should be available for all fields, not just sports. That being said, the college tuition thing seems kinda worthless. If these kids fail to make the NBA or play in Europe, how are they going back to school? They are going to be hitting the books hard enough to get into college based on academics alone? I can't see many of these 16 year olds even picking up a book.

 

[miamicuse]

If there is an audience for curling where two people recklessly scrub an ice floor ahead of a steel bagel there is an audience for anything.

 

[Cheriehoop]

Wonder what happens if he changes his mind being only 16? Can 16 year olds sign binding contracts? Is it his parents or guardian?