I agree I over-reached when I added Russ Rose to the list. However, I think a team of PSU coaches (James Franklin, etc.) could be picked and they would beat the UCONN women. Just my opinion. Have any of you ever played against college women basketball players? I have. They can't compete with men.
I agree. My church team would not be able to beat the UCONN starters or reserves. They are much better than the team I played against. However, I'm convinced a good high school boys team would easily beat the UCONN starters. The UCONN girls aren't nearly as quick, not as physical, and girls can't jump!
I have, and they are better than you give them credit for (though not as good as some believe). If the coaches playing them include Dwayne Anderson, Pat Chambers, and Keith Urgo, I'd like the old Guy's chances more. Any random coaches and they'd get beat. Same with your "average" high school boys team. If we are talking Alderdice or Roman Catholic or Oak Hill, sure, UConn gets killed. But what I'd consider an "average" HS team would have more trouble with UConn than you think.
Yes, I'm not joking. I actually believe that a good high school boys team would beat the UCONN girls. Don't get me wrong. I like to watch the UCONN girls and admire their team play. However, take a good look at their next game. Watch them rebound. Look at how high in the air they are when they nab a rebound. It is around the bottom of the net. Then watch a good high school boys team. They grab rebounds nearly at rim height. A decent high school boys team would get scads of offensive rebounds and score like crazy off the offensive boards. The UCONN girls would be one and done on their shots. Also, watch how quick the boys get up and down the court. Much faster than the girls. Finally, boys are much more physical going to the hoop. I don't think the girls would stand much of a chance against a good boys team.
True. It would take a good high school boys team to beat the UCONN girls. The coach's team would have to be cherry picked (I bet Franklin would be good) and not randomly chosen. Russ Rose would not be picked. Maybe he could coach the team.
You wouldn't have gotten the reaction that you did if you didn't exaggerate the first point lol
I agree. I was a bit over the top in my initial post. Why is it that girls can't jump? They are slow getting off their feet and don't jump nearly as high as boys? Just curious.Okay--this is better
I agree that many high school boys teams could beat them. A pickup coaches team would out of gas before the first quarter ended.
Depends on the coaches. Some college coaches stay in great shape. Cael Sanderson is a prime example. Not that I'm saying he would be a good basketball player, but he is in great shape.
We didn't schedule Coppin State... They were part of a tourney that we got TAMU from (and Pitt...)
Oh yeah, you are correct. Maybe next year we'll schedule the University of Phoenix or Regent.
Rider is one of those teams that we WANT to schedule. They are top 70 RPI -- they have a better RPI than we do, but is still a very winnable game (ugh last second threes)
WVU certainly would be a great resume builder. The intent of my questions was what cool arena's or iconic programs would you want Penn State to play in the future. WVU certainly has a good basketball history, going back at least to Jerry West. It wouldn't be on my A list, however. Certainly from a resume standpoint, lets schedule them... but from a fan-boy "wow" factor, maybe not in the same class as Duke or Kansas.
Given our inconsistent history, I wouldn’t be surprised if the tournament planners are waiting to see whether Carr, Reaves, and/or Watkins stay for 2018-19. If at least two of those guys stay, we’ll be a very hot team this offseason.
I would say UPenn, so that we can play in the Palestra... but, we made that happen while playing MSU. Maybe UCLA? Kentucky,Rupp again? Cameron Indoor, Arizona, UTexas... that's for some arenas. BUT.... my wishlist would be some of these marquis games at home and no 250+ RPI opponents. Schedule a few more teams like Rider or Akron (on a typical season as of late) - decent mid-majors that can help your RPI and should be beatable with our athletes, without having a terribly difficult time.
Well, I don't even think Pat Chambers, Sandy, or anyone else in Penn State's Athletic Department are going to read this thread or care about any of our opinions. This is a hypothetical list of who you would want to have Penn State play in basketball. I don't care if you say the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers.
