UCONN WBB coach to propose lowering rim for WBB

**CycloneRulzzz** · 10-24-2012, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Angie

I agree with this. It also makes a lot more sense why there's so much less dunking in WBB. It sort of makes the sport more boring.

I wouldn't be offended by this if I were a college WBB player. Women are just shorter overall, it's just the way it is.

Sorry but this is one of the best things bout wbb for me. WBB is fine the way it is. It's nice to have an escape from the world of men's hoops. To me a three pointer is just as sexy as a slam dunk and is worth 1 more point too.

**CycloneRulzzz** · 10-24-2012, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Angie

As someone who was a starter when 6-on-6 had its final year in Iowa, I would disagree with that. I don't disagree that dunking would harm the overall integrity of the women's game... but it may at least get some more viewers and support (which equals money). Every single guy who hates on WBB talks about how boring it is, they can't even dunk. So, nobody watches, and WBB players do not have the same opportunities after college that MBB do.

Not this guy.

**Buster28** · 10-24-2012, 05:47 PM

I'm actually surprised there aren't more stupid posts on here than there are. Lowering the rim is unlikely to bring any more fans to the game. People who laugh at WBB now are still probably not going to be interested no matter what might change. It's not for everyone and I'm fine with that. I would personally rather have the 9000+ in Hilton be fans who actually care about this team and take pride in all the varsity programs at ISU, not the ones who show up just so they can say they were at a game and dismiss everything that doesn't appeal to them as "boring." It's fine the way it is. If you don't like it, don't go.

**Angie** · 10-24-2012, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by CyclonesRulzzz

Not this guy.

But where you differ from the highlighted quote is that you don't hate on WBB. You recognize and respect it for its differences.

**jdoggivjc** · 10-24-2012, 06:32 PM

Geno honestly thinks significantly more people are going to watch women's basketball because women are dunking? Sorry, not to sound sexist, but I figured most people don't watch women's basketball because it's women's basketball. I mean, the only reason why I care about ISU women's basketball is because it's ISU, not women's basketball.

**acoustimac** · 10-24-2012, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by pulse

They should just get rid of WBB and have the women all play handball like in the Olympics. They wouldn't have to run, jump, or dribble well, just throw the ball into a big ol' net.

Why not get rid of men's basketball and have them play badminton like they do in the Olympics?

**EveryYardForISU** · 10-24-2012, 07:56 PM

At the end of the day its still women's basketball.

**ajk4st8** · 10-24-2012, 08:17 PM

There is nothing wrong with hating womens basketball. In fact, you couldnt pay me 50 bucks per game to sit in Hilton to watch it.

BUT.... I dont get why some guys constantly have to proclaim their distaste for it so loudly.

Let's all stick to something we can all agree on.... how lame soccer is.