There is no advantage to either team that is playing in the tournamnet because the game is played at a neutral site and both teams must adjust to the elements i.e., 94 ft., 3 point line markings etc..

 

In the past when the regional tournamnets have been played on a team's home court such as Conner, Holmes, or Mason Co.

 

ADVANTAGE to the host (home) team...

I think a 94' court would obviously help a team with speed and depth.

There is no advantage to either team that is playing in the tournament because the game is played at a neutral site and both teams must adjust to the elements i.e., 94 ft., 3 point line markings etc..

 

In the past when the regional tournaments have been played on a team's home court such as Conner, Holmes, or Mason Co.

 

ADVANTAGE to the host (home) team...

 

This is the best part of where the tourney is being held this year. GRC will have the longest travel, but we don't' care....being on a neutral court is more fair to all the teams.

Willl the teams that play in the region be given a chance to have a practice session there? I know in the 16th region, teams are given at least one practice session at Morehead State.

 

Not sure. Some teams have already actually gotten to play on it though. Holmes, Highlands, Covcath, Ryle, St. Henry, Scott and Mason County all played there in the Bluegrass/Buckeye Challenge.

I think a 94' court would obviously help a team with speed and depth.

 

I agree, it will help Holmes. I've seen them play against Scott Co. and Highlands and both times they struggled against the press. A bigger court helps them use their speed.

I never gave it much thought, but I think that playing on a college court in a nuetral enviornment would be good for all teams involved prior to heading to rupp. A team that is only 6 or 7 deep will have to sub stratigically and foul trouble could be a big issue for those schools. Teams that like to take the air out of the ball and play a slower half court game have more room to operate, and teams that elect to open it up and run all game will have some issues with fatigue. Better to find this stuff out in the regionals than get a rude awakening in Lexington.

Good thread topic.

I think a 94' court would obviously help a team with speed and depth.

 

I believe it also helps teams that concentrate on their spacing to run their offense...like a Princeton type offense would.

I almost think it would help a half court offense more than a running team. A running team may tend to get tired a little easier on a longer floor. Half court offense's it gives them more space to operate which would be a good thing.

The bigger floor may also benefit teams without the depth. The extra space prevents at least 3-4 fouls per game that come from congestion.