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DII Basketball Seasons: Too Long, Too Much?

September 9th, 2009 - by Amanda Rawson

The NCAA is bringing up a discussion about changes to Bylaw 17, which will affect multiple sports that compete at the Division II level, but for basketball, if passed, this is what it will mean, possible fewer games and mandatory rest over Christmas break.

•Reduce contests in men’s and women’s basketball (from 27 to 26)…

•Establish a seven-day “dead period” from December 20-26…

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One Response to “DII Basketball Seasons: Too Long, Too Much?”

  1. Lorenzo Says:

    That seems like someone who has not played nor is passionate about a sport would attempt to make those types of changes. Players will continue to workout on their own and probably will have longer workouts than with the school coach. I disagree with this.

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