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Class of '66 Old Fart

IUWBB vs Auburn in Las Vegas - Friday, 11/25/22 @ 8:45 ET

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11 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

What exactly is the point of this event? I'm not a fan of these "invitationals" that don't even produce a champion or classifications. Seems like a waste to travel across the country to play teams that are practically within driving distance of campus on a sh*t court in a damn ballroom. 

Decent Power 6 competition away from home? 2 games in two days and prepares team for postseason.

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5 hours ago, IUFootballEndlessMisery said:

Also, grants players a chance to see the country.

My issue is the venue, obviously.

Agree on venue when men are playing in an arena for their side of the tournament. In the first year the men at least played in a high school gym. 

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Injury can happen at any venue called a basketball gym floor.  

However, After looking at the crowd setting in fold up cafeteria type chairs  (probably family members, a couple close friends, and associates) in a hotel Sunday night singles dance type ballroom I am sure somewhere around Vegas there is a place that resembles more of an actual basketball gym that is  available.

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13 minutes ago, TTT said:

Injury can happen at any venue called a basketball gym floor.  

However, After looking at the crowd setting in fold up cafeteria type chairs  (probably family members, a couple close friends, and associates) in a hotel Sunday night singles dance type ballroom I am sure somewhere around Vegas there is a place that resembles more of an actual basketball gym that is  available.

I dont necessarily see the issue. We balled out. 

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21 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Battle for Atlantis still is played in a ball room.   

They just make it aesthetically pleasing to look at. They didn't even try with that one. I think you could still see the donuts from the business conference beforehand. 

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1 hour ago, TTT said:

Injury can happen at any venue called a basketball gym floor.  

However, After looking at the crowd setting in fold up cafeteria type chairs  (probably family members, a couple close friends, and associates) in a hotel Sunday night singles dance type ballroom I am sure somewhere around Vegas there is a place that resembles more of an actual basketball gym that is  available.

I am not complaining about the injury happening in the ballroom.  That happens anywhere.

I'm complaining more about the ballroom itself.  There's at least half a dozen arenas in the Las Vegas area that regularly host MMA events, Nitro Circus, Cirque de Soleil, and so on.  We're talking Orleans, MGM Grand, South Point, and... if you're really being a cheap @$$, Buffalo Bill's all the way out in Primm.  And that's not to mention the new Dollar Loan Center out in Henderson.

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5 hours ago, Todd41 said:

Agree on venue when men are playing in an arena for their side of the tournament. In the first year the men at least played in a high school gym. 

Haven't seen this setup but is it much different than the court they play on in the Battle of Atlantis which is also played in a ballroom.

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16 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Haven't seen this setup but is it much different than the court they play on in the Battle of Atlantis which is also played in a ballroom.

No. They play plenty of basketball games in ballrooms but everything has to be an outrage these days. 

 

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1 minute ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

I'd say the problem is that it looks incredibly cheap. Looks more like a conference to demo the floor more than a basketball game. 

Meh. I didn't really get that impression watching the game last nighy. They could do a better job with the presentation, somewhat... use some curtains, better scoreboard... other than that, this outrage needs to be directed at the absolutely ATROCIOUS officiating that exists in WBB. 

Did you watch the game? 

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19 minutes ago, Todd41 said:

Here is a picture and link to article in Indy Star. IU women's basketball plays in ballroom at Mirage Hotel & Casino (indystar.com)

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Okay, but the lack of stands doesn’t have anything to do with Berger’s injury and whether  playing in a ballroom caused it. And the complaints I’ve seen on Twitter were all about the fact they were playing in a ballroom, until it was pointed out that it’s not uncommon. Then the complaints shifted to the atmosphere/lack of stands. 

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