Shot Clock Predictions

#1 posting 10.5.2007
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SHOT CLOCK
Here are some reactions to the approval of the new shot clock rule from the Fargo Forum, Pioneer Press, and StarTribune. Also the StarTribune has the language of the new rule.
Predictions:
1. fewer upsets in games where the clock is used.
2. teams sitting back in the zone at the end of a game realizing they will get the ball back.
3. less free throw parades at the end of games.
4. lower pp100s by both teams, and hence, less artistically exciting games.
5. permanent shot clock usage within two years, by large schools first. Smaller schools within three years.

FALL CLINIC
The Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association Fall Clinic opens today at Robbinsdale Cooper. Registration begins at 4:30 pm.
Gopher assistant Coach Barb Smith, St. Cloud Assistant Carol Thelen, and Kansas head coach
Bonnie Hendrickson speak tonight.

SUMMER 2008
The Metro Stars girls basketball 15U team coached by Blaine head varsity coach Steve Reiter is looking for two players to complete the 2008 roster. The team is in need of a 6-0 physical low post player and an athletic perimeter scorer. This team is expected to be on of the top 15U teams in the area and players will have access to everything the Metro Stars has to offer. Please contact Andy Meinhardt at andymeinhardt@hotmail.com if you would like to be considered one of these spots

ITALIAN OF THE YEAR
Rae Lin D'Alie of the Wisconsin Badgers was named Italian Athlete of the year by by the Italian Workmen's Club of Madison.

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