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There has been some talk of the disadvantage UConn has of playing in a "weak" conference. However, I think there are also some advantages.
Playing against weaker teams gives more time to develop timing, plays and players. There will be time to experiment with different combinations of players in game situations. And freshmen can play more extended minutes to help them mesh with the team.
The team won't be playing the next strongest team in the nation two or three times before the tournament! It is more interesting and better for WCBB if this doesn't happen.
Interesting OOC matchups can provide those testing games (if the team ever gets one...).
Yes, I know there are disadvantages. (Though I really don't see recruit thinking " I don't want to play for the National Champion because of their conference schedule!") We saw in the exhibition and UCD games how the team progress and strength can be overestimated and there is nothing like playing good opposition to improve a team. Still, there are some advantages to this schedule.
Playing against weaker teams gives more time to develop timing, plays and players. There will be time to experiment with different combinations of players in game situations. And freshmen can play more extended minutes to help them mesh with the team.
The team won't be playing the next strongest team in the nation two or three times before the tournament! It is more interesting and better for WCBB if this doesn't happen.
Interesting OOC matchups can provide those testing games (if the team ever gets one...).
Yes, I know there are disadvantages. (Though I really don't see recruit thinking " I don't want to play for the National Champion because of their conference schedule!") We saw in the exhibition and UCD games how the team progress and strength can be overestimated and there is nothing like playing good opposition to improve a team. Still, there are some advantages to this schedule.