I know we are talking High School hoops here, but the winning % in the NBA for home teams is .606 for the regular season. In the post season is .649 !

A lot of times, yes...but I have seen some gyms where the lighting is so good, the home fans are so few, and the rims so soft that there was practically nothing to cause concern (other than the drive) to the opposing team.

 

Some memories... (some still exist, others have disappeared over time)

 

...the metal rods behind the backboards at Ashland that anchored the backboards to the wall, resulting in rebounds that ricocheted far out onto the court...

 

...the old, dark Gallatin County gym that seated few, and had a floor with a ton of dead spots...

 

...the Henry County gym, where one end has lots of space behind the backboard (the bottom of the "horseshoe") and where visiting teams often misfire.

 

...Oldham County's first gym (seating 750), with the all-wood bleachers, shaped in a horseshoe, that used to sound like it had 7,000 fans in it when full - or even close to full.

 

...the current Western Hills "Thunderdome" - with its high arched, wooden ceiling, and weird acoustics, that make it impossible for the players to hear their coach on the sideline...

 

Yeah, there's definitely been - and still are - places in the state where the facility alone is a home court advantage...

 

I remember hating to go to Mason County in the 70's. The teams sat in the end zone on the stage end of the gym. Not like Vandy. Both teams sat in one end zone, Mason County on the scorer's table side of the backboard and the visitors on the other side of the backboard.

Not calling anybody out but using this as a general statement.... If you don't believe there is such a thing as home court advantage, then you are not a very knowledgeable basketball/sports fan. :thumb:

I can't imagine not being better at a gym that you practice on all the time, it's pretty much common sense.

I can't imagine not being better at a gym that you practice on all the time, it's pretty much common sense.

 

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Not calling anybody out but using this as a general statement.... If you don't believe there is such a thing as home court advantage, then you are not a very knowledgeable basketball/sports fan. :thumb:

 

I'm guessing some of the Mason Co. fans will dismiss the impact of home court advantage, as it makes it easier to justify playing the region tourney at the Fieldhouse every year. Not that I blame them, mind you.

I'm guessing some of the Mason Co. fans will dismiss the impact of home court advantage, as it makes it easier to justify playing the region tourney at the Fieldhouse every year. Not that I blame them, mind you.

 

Bingo, we have a winner. :thumb:

I'm guessing some of the Mason Co. fans will dismiss the impact of home court advantage, as it makes it easier to justify playing the region tourney at the Fieldhouse every year. Not that I blame them, mind you.

 

I wasn't going to be the one to say it but..... :thumb:

I'm guessing some of the Mason Co. fans will dismiss the impact of home court advantage, as it makes it easier to justify playing the region tourney at the Fieldhouse every year. Not that I blame them, mind you.

 

As a Cov. Cath. fan I made the same point about Holmes playing the region at home every 3rd year (prior to BOK Arena). With the talent they have year after year, playing the Bulldogs on their home court provided an additional hurdle to getting down state. Holmes is almost unbeatable on their home court (and pretty darn hard to beat everywhere else).

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Yes. The reasons have been stated and are obvious.

Seven people (as of now) voted "no"...I'd really love to hear their thoughts. Just curious... :idunno:

Seven people (as of now) voted "no"...I'd really love to hear their thoughts. Just curious... :idunno:

 

Me too. :popcorn:

Yes, there is a home court advantage.

1. You do not have to spend time on a bus traveling to a game.

2. You can get in an extra shoot around while waiting for the game.

3. You are familiar with the surroundings.

4. You should have an advantage with fans and crowd.

5. You are familiar with the floor surface, backboards, and goals (believe it or not, they are different)

6. Psychological differences. These are 14-18 year olds, not 25-40 year old pros. Traveling is different than playing at home.

 

Agree 100%:thumb:

I'd say that Williamstown has a home court advantage that's worth about 8-10 points a game, when they put their "Screamin' Demon Pep Band" right behind the visitor's bench! I've had more than an occasional laugh watching the visiting coach bring his team all the way out to the free throw line to try to talk to them during a timeout. Think he's got their full attention for all :60 when they've got to be worried about dragging chairs in and out?!?

 

It's unfortunate that Williamstown hasn't had quite the talent level recently, in order take advantage of it. But, still it IS an advantage.