The banging style allowed teams like Wisconsin, Purdue and Michigan State to survive deeper in the tournament. But the games were called too loosely. The finesse aspect of college basketball was lost during this tournament, turning games into physical halfcourt battles. Few teams, outside of Florida and Michigan State in the final, were allowed to run. If games are called tight in the Big Ten, SEC and Big East, then they should be called the same in the NCAA Tournament.
Consistency is necessary for the good of the game.
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