NCAA ball inflation

[wadesworld]

It's stupid to play with a ball that nobody plays with throughout the entire season that is very different from what everyone uses. Simple as that. How we don't have a single ball throughout basketball is crazy.

[CountryRoads]

And then they hit shots.

Really a lot of tinfoil being passed around this evening.

Haha I don't care if it's true or not. Bottom line is we lost fair and square. I'd be interested in the Vegas O/U vs KenPom predicted score (assuming they are usually aligned). Would be interested to see if Vegas shows any anomaly in the future spreads for the tournament.

[TallTitan34]

Anecdotal nonsense.

Your explanation for good shooters across the tournament consistently missing wide open shots is defense.

[The Sultan]

Your explanation for good shooters across the tournament consistently missing wide open shots is defense.

And yours is anecdotal nonsense.

[MuggsyB]

Is it a fact that there is not a uniform ball for this tournament?  Excuse my ignorance and ty. 

[The Sultan]

Is it a fact that there is not a uniform ball for this tournament?  Excuse my ignorance and ty. 

It's one that most schools don't use. And people think is inflated beyond what the rules allow. Which is nonsense.

[wadesworld]

Is it a fact that there is not a uniform ball for this tournament?  Excuse my ignorance and ty.

They use the same ball in every Tournament game. It is completely different from the Nike ball that all of the Nike schools (most D1 college basketball programs) use. Wisconsin has always used some weird company's ball. Under Armor schools will use an Under Armor ball. I'd assume Adidas uses an Adidas ball. Almost nobody uses the Wilson ball that is used in the Tournament.

I don't know why there isn't a single ball used in all D1 games. Well, I do. Money. But it's crazy.

[TallTitan34]

And yours is anecdotal nonsense.

UConn/Illinois just finished 29 below the Vegas O/U.

[MUBurrow]

They use the same ball in every Tournament game. It is completely different from the Nike ball that all of the Nike schools (most D1 college basketball programs) use. Wisconsin has always used some weird company's ball. Under Armor schools will use an Under Armor ball. I'd assume Adidas uses an Adidas ball. Almost nobody uses the Wilson ball that is used in the Tournament.

I don't know why there isn't a single ball used in all D1 games. Well, I do. Money. But it's crazy.

Thanks for the background wades.  Your 100% right, that's insanity.

[The Sultan]

UConn/Illinois just finished 29 below the Vegas O/U.

Not sure why that's relevant, but cool.

[TallTitan34]

4 for 22 combined 3 point shooting in Alabama vs Clemson right now.

[The Sultan]

4 for 22 combined 3 point shooting in Alabama vs Clemson right now.

Defense has been great. Letting them play. Probably too much.

But that's what I get for watching a lot of basketball and not entertaining the crowd as a mascot.

[BM1090]

And then they hit shots.

Really a lot of tinfoil being passed around this evening.

You're off on this one. The balls are overinflated. It's impacting play.

But it's not an excuse. The teams are playing with the same ball. Win anyways.

I don't think it disproportionately impacts Marquette and it's certainly not the reason we lost, but there's enough out there to show there are some real differences with the ball.

[The Sultan]

You're off on this one. The balls are overinflated. It's impacting play.

Nope. Positive they are within what the rules allow.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Defense has been great. Letting them play. Probably too much.

But that's what I get for watching a lot of basketball and not entertaining the crowd as a mascot.

[The Sultan]

Titans not the most knowledgeable basketball poster here. It's getting ridiculous so I'm trying to find a reason.

[CountryRoads]

Nope. Positive they are within what the rules allow.

Without question. I agree with wadesworld point. The ball they are using for the tournament? Just use it for every game. Simple. End of discussion.

[nyg]

Nope. Positive they are within what the rules allow.

Wilson manufactures the ball at their "Grassy Knoll" facility.

[TallTitan34]

Defense has been great. Letting them play. Probably too much.

But that's what I get for watching a lot of basketball and not entertaining the crowd as a mascot.

Defense doesn't explain the open shots that are being missed.

[The Sultan]

Without question. I agree with wadesworld point. The ball they are using for the tournament? Just use it for every game. Simple. End of discussion.

The NCAA either won't or can't do that, but I would agree.

[The Sultan]

Defense doesn't explain the open shots that are being missed.

Clearly it's UFOs

[MuggsyB]

I had not known that the tournament balls are completely different.  On the surface that does seem odd to me. 

[TallTitan34]

The NCAA either won't or can't do that, but I would agree.

Why would you agree if you think the ball isn't effecting play?

[tower912]

Clearly it's UFOs

Chemtrails.

[The Sultan]

Why would you agree if you think the ball isn't effecting play?

*affecting

I just think the balls should be uniform. But they aren't over inflated.