I saw this post on twitter:
http://twitpic.com/7m691u
Has anyone ever heard of using different game balls from game to game? I know from my rec playing days, a new style ball ball would take a while to get totally comfortable with. I always thought there was one NCAA sanctioned ball from one manufacturer.
This could be the conspiracy theory that explains Wisconsin's dominance at home, special swing balls which only shoot straight after 10 passes.
Edit: It is a special Wisconsin ball, Bo Ryan is their celebrity endorser
http://www.sterlingathletics.com/endorsers.php
Quote from: dw3dw3dw3 on November 30, 2011, 11:49:39 AM
I saw this post on twitter:
http://twitpic.com/7m691u
Has anyone ever heard of using different game balls from game to game? I know from my rec playing days, a new style ball ball would take a while to get totally comfortable with. I always thought there was one NCAA sanctioned ball from one manufacturer.
This could be the conspiracy theory that explains Wisconsin's dominance at home, special swing balls which only shoot straight after 10 passes.
My only guess it is a conference choice.
Quote from: reinko on November 30, 2011, 11:52:08 AM
My only guess it is a conference choice.
I just read an article on this. Every school can pick their ball as long as it meets NCAa size/weight regulations. UW is the only school that uses that ball. No one else, not Big 10 or anywhere, uses the same ball.
Is this the article you are referring to?
http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/is-home-court-advantage-really-about-the-ball/
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=28675.0;all
Quote from: Eford4President2012 on November 30, 2011, 12:02:45 PM
Is this the article you are referring to?
http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/is-home-court-advantage-really-about-the-ball/
That's the one :)
My high school used those same balls.
Were you able to run a fast break with them or shoot them without 3 passes? If you tried, did they explode?
Quote from: tower912 on November 30, 2011, 12:34:15 PM
Were you able to run a fast break with them or shoot them without 3 passes? If you tried, did they explode?
One time I tried to take an uncontested shot after bringing the ball up court and a thick syrup-like substance caused the ball to stick to my hands. It made for a very effective shot fake, but I wasn't able to release the ball until I dished it off to my friend on the corner.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 30, 2011, 12:01:28 PM
I just read an article on this. Every school can pick their ball as long as it meets NCAa size/weight regulations. UW is the only school that uses that ball. No one else, not Big 10 or anywhere, uses the same ball.
I wonder if MU and/or other opponents practice with this ball to prep for their game.
Quote from: BrewCity on November 30, 2011, 01:40:50 PM
I wonder if MU and/or other opponents practice with this ball to prep for their game.
I'd encourage you to click the first link (http://twitpic.com/7m691u) in the original post in this thread.
What kind of game balls do we use?
Quote from: tommyc6 on November 30, 2011, 02:03:36 PM
What kind of game balls do we use?
I'm pretty sure we use Nike balls, and the photo linked in the first post (http://twitpic.com/7m691u) shows Nike balls on a lower rack.
Quote from: National Champs on November 30, 2011, 12:22:14 PM
My high school used those same balls.
Let me guess, you played the swing and your coach was a disciple/wanna be of Ryan's?
Bo's balls are the reason the team play's slow and white. ;D
Usually schools for the most part use balls of their sponsorship. Odd.
Quote from: BrewCity on November 30, 2011, 01:40:50 PMI wonder if MU and/or other opponents practice with this ball to prep for their game.
If you didn't already read it, the article says that the NCAA recommends they allow the other team to practice with the ball, but there's no rule that says they must. I would sincerely hope that MU purchased some of these balls and practices with them before tripping up to Madison, but who knows?
I wouldn't object if we started playing with this ball.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Uab-ocOGL.jpg)
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 30, 2011, 03:17:39 PM
I would sincerely hope that MU purchased some of these balls and practices with them before tripping up to Madison, but who knows?
Someone else mentioned it, but scroll back up to the first post, click on the twitpic link, and read :)
Ah heck, I'll make it easy for you!
http://twitpic.com/7m691u
I would have figured the Sterling would look something like this
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zlWdzCD9S44/Sz_7n_2oPLI/AAAAAAAABBE/3zr-2rR95NQ/s400/Antique-basketball-7.jpg)
Although I do not know for sure, I would be willing to bet that the team will be using these balls in practice all week.
Quote from: mugrad2006 on November 30, 2011, 03:40:13 PM
I would have figured the Sterling would look something like this
+1, you get my lol for the day.
Quote from: TRiptonEagle on November 30, 2011, 03:46:24 PM
Although I do not know for sure, I would be willing to bet that the team will be using these balls in practice all week.
Correct.
Quote from: mugrad2006 on November 30, 2011, 03:40:13 PM
I would have figured the Sterling would look something like this
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zlWdzCD9S44/Sz_7n_2oPLI/AAAAAAAABBE/3zr-2rR95NQ/s400/Antique-basketball-7.jpg)
Alas, I have been one-upped...hahaha...seriously, can you even BOUNCE that thing?!
Quote from: lab_warrior on November 30, 2011, 05:24:37 PM
Alas, I have been one-upped...hahaha...seriously, can you even BOUNCE that thing?!
The Swing offense doesn't incorporate dribbling. If you can't get an open look with a well placed pass (or fifteen), well then you're just doing it wrong.
Bo knows $terling $ilver
http://www.sterlingathletics.com/endorsers.php
Sterling basketballs are terrible basketballs... As a high school coach - I cringe when I see our road games will be using those basketballs... They are wretched
F*ckin' always plays with the same balls.
Quote from: mugrad2006 on November 30, 2011, 03:40:13 PM
I would have figured the Sterling would look something like this
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zlWdzCD9S44/Sz_7n_2oPLI/AAAAAAAABBE/3zr-2rR95NQ/s400/Antique-basketball-7.jpg)
They might as well call that an overinflated round football.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 30, 2011, 12:01:28 PM
I just read an article on this. Every school can pick their ball as long as it meets NCAa size/weight regulations. UW is the only school that uses that ball. No one else, not Big 10 or anywhere, uses the same ball.
So, you are saying no one would play with Wisconsin's balls even if you paid them? ;D