Basketball from a fan’s
perspective
Hall of Fame, there is more than one
If we mention the Hall of Fame in connection with basketball, there is only one thought. The reader believes the Naismith Hall of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts is the one mentioned. In Kansas City Missouri the National Association of Basketball Coaches Association was responsible for construction of the College Basketball Hall of Fame which opened in 2006. Every season a nominating committee enshrines a class like the one in Springfield with one key difference. Springfield has college, NBA and international players, coaches and contributors enshrined, only those who impacted the college game are enshrined in Kansas City. The 2019 Class to be enshrined:
Lute Olson-former Arizona coach
The late Rick Majerus-coach
Calbert Cheaney-Indiana
Shane Battier-Duke
Terry Dischinger-Purdue
Ernie DiGregorio-Providence
Larry Johnson-UNLV
Todd Lichti-Stanford
Homer Drew-coach
The late Rick Majerus-coach
Calbert Cheaney-Indiana
Shane Battier-Duke
Terry Dischinger-Purdue
Ernie DiGregorio-Providence
Larry Johnson-UNLV
Todd Lichti-Stanford
Homer Drew-coach
This is different
This account as they might say is not written in stone, it certainly is subject to change. A story is reported number one draft pick Zion Williamson is staying, he intends to return to school for his sophomore year. I remain skeptical due to the potential financial reward in becoming the top pick in the 2019 draft. Stay tuned, in fact this story might change before its even published. Allow us to speculate for a moment, if this should play out who becomes the top pick? Murray State’s Jae Morant has been projected as the number two pick most of this college season. Since 2000 only four guards have been drafted at the top, prior to that it was 1996 and the Sixers choosing Allen Iverson. In related news ESPN.com is reporting as many as six shoe companies will be vying for Williamson to sign with them.
This account as they might say is not written in stone, it certainly is subject to change. A story is reported number one draft pick Zion Williamson is staying, he intends to return to school for his sophomore year. I remain skeptical due to the potential financial reward in becoming the top pick in the 2019 draft. Stay tuned, in fact this story might change before its even published. Allow us to speculate for a moment, if this should play out who becomes the top pick? Murray State’s Jae Morant has been projected as the number two pick most of this college season. Since 2000 only four guards have been drafted at the top, prior to that it was 1996 and the Sixers choosing Allen Iverson. In related news ESPN.com is reporting as many as six shoe companies will be vying for Williamson to sign with them.
I have no idea
An acquaintance writes a column for a local weekly newspaper. He’s asking for opinions who wins the NCAA championship for his Friday edition. I have no idea; this tournament has been so confusing as to who might win. In fact, believe it or not I could see Auburn, Texas Tech, Michigan State or Virginia winning the whole thing.
An acquaintance writes a column for a local weekly newspaper. He’s asking for opinions who wins the NCAA championship for his Friday edition. I have no idea; this tournament has been so confusing as to who might win. In fact, believe it or not I could see Auburn, Texas Tech, Michigan State or Virginia winning the whole thing.
Wonder why
Across State Line Road (in Kansas) there is a mistaken belief, unless KU plays in Sprint Center the place is not sold out. I saw the final attendance figure from Sunday’s game indicating the Sweet 16 game had over 17,000 in the stands. For those who might be thinking Rupp Arena or Wells Fargo Center the above figure represents the maximum capacity for the building.
This is connected to the top story Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Classic scheduled November 25 and 26 features Mizzou, Oklahoma, Butler and Stanford. A fan wrote; “They’re going to have a tough time selling out the place.” Why not get there first and then make the decision before pronouncing it a failure in advance. Kansas City is full of Mizzou graduates and Norman Oklahoma is 5-hour drive and less than an hour flight time. Butler and Stanford located a greater distance might not have a like number of fans.
Across State Line Road (in Kansas) there is a mistaken belief, unless KU plays in Sprint Center the place is not sold out. I saw the final attendance figure from Sunday’s game indicating the Sweet 16 game had over 17,000 in the stands. For those who might be thinking Rupp Arena or Wells Fargo Center the above figure represents the maximum capacity for the building.
This is connected to the top story Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Classic scheduled November 25 and 26 features Mizzou, Oklahoma, Butler and Stanford. A fan wrote; “They’re going to have a tough time selling out the place.” Why not get there first and then make the decision before pronouncing it a failure in advance. Kansas City is full of Mizzou graduates and Norman Oklahoma is 5-hour drive and less than an hour flight time. Butler and Stanford located a greater distance might not have a like number of fans.
