Pace of play trends and ugly college hoops

[RaoulDuke]

Seems hoops has gone the way of football. The more shots, the more points right? Syracuse hoops (and college hoops) is not what it was 5 years ago. Something has to be said for Quality shots and Quality defense. Our vaunted 2/3 defense is no more. We collapse at the top of the key because we dont have the length or we are running towards the other basket in hopes of a fast break Hail Mary. Its become a game of attrition. Currently I'm watching Kentucky Auburn, it is 2-2 with 13 minutes left, they are jacking up 4 shots a minute. I'm starting to hear announcers use the words "get their best player in space" and "physicality" ... terms used often for football. Odd game. I'm old.