Now that it is March Madness time everyone is busy filling out brackets and watching eagerly as their teams square off on national television. It might be that I am from Kansas but come playoff time there is absolutely no buzz going on with the NBA. In college basketball there is always some sort of parody as to who will be number one, watching the next stars emerge, and of course cheering for the underdog to beat Goliath. To top it all off at the end of the year their is a tournament that captures the attention of everyone picking the next champion, while the NBA which may feature far better talent lacks the excitement of college basketball.
Again being from Kansas, watching and cheering for my Jayhawks, I have been privileged see one of the most historic programs. At Allen Fieldhouse its not just another game, its a celebration of tradition, history, and success throughout the years no matter who the opponent is. Every game is sold out and has been for years, which contributes to an atmosphere that no school in America or NBA team can match. Hearing all the songs the bands plays, the Rock Chalk chant before the game (It literally sends chills through my spine), and after since its a given that they win at home. Its not just at Allen Fieldhouse but across the country. Fans are always engaged by clapping along with school songs. The NBA lacks that fans interaction and tradition which makes college ball so great.
Especially come tournament time, every player is giving it their all. Its also a more team oriented game rather then and individual one where its all about the numbers. That is what bothers myself along with many others. The college kids play with so much passion and care a lot about how their teams preform. That's why you see college players in tears when they get knocked out in the tourney because they CARE about how their TEAM does. The NBA has a lot of guys that have worked and play for a big paycheck rather then a championship.
No matter who is playing, their is always someone to cheer for. Come tournament time your either cheering for your team, picks made on bracket, or everyone's favorite underdog. To many the NBA features just another meaningless game. Teams like George Mason and Davidson in years past capture the attention of everyone and have America hoping they can pull off another upset. In these tournament games everyone is watching while no one cares about the NBA. The NBA lacks the drama, the buzzer beaters, David beating Goliath, spirit, and tradition that goes into every college game.
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