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Message: [QUOTE="dennismenace, post: 3247183, member: 6158"] To some extent I can see what you are saying but I found it has really taken a lot out of the excitement of the game. I won't even watch a lot of teams that you refer to as dirty. There was a time when I was naive to it or perhaps it wasn't as bad. For better or worse I think the AAU thing has really had an affect on it. Reading a recent thread where some knowledgeable people on this board were saying that most HS BB teams do not prepare a kid for anything other than possibly D3 was pretty astonishing to me. I think that the programs who avoid being dirty and develop character in young people are giving them a fantastic life experience that is portable and builds a foundation for their future. It is one of the reasons I love Uconn and other schools who maintain integrity. Having 4 NC's without playing the dirty game is a testament to the whole program. [/QUOTE]