They preferred to praise. What Division 2 has over Division 1 at most schools is fan and community support. When a Division 2 team goes to sectionals and state, not only the whole school, but the whole town shows up. Winning at state has other rewards. Kids keep coming out for basketball.
Coaches stay motivated.
We all have strong youth programs. When our kids go onto the floor, they expect to win. Kyle Grusczynski has grown up with Paul Kraft, Nate King and Josh Rudnick. Now, they have passed the torch to him. It's all a reflection of our youth programs and how much our coaches are putting into it.