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Quick report afterwards:
First of all - very low pressure. All three officials call HS around here, none of us had college experience prior, so we worked together pretty well and used HS mechanics for switches on fouls.
The game itself was a lot of fun. Neither team ran a lot, which was probably good for me, but it was decently physical and athletic with good ball handlers and well played on-ball defense.
I never knew how much fun a game could be when you have true shooters on the floor - holy cow!!! Obviously you expect college teams to shoot better than HS teams, but the difference is incredible when working it. It seems to really help the game develop a rythm when players can hit jumpers and long balls.
As for my game, I couldn't feel much better. I really felt "into" it and like I called a very solid game. It really officiated itself. There were a couple "and 1s" called by the crew that probably would have been better to have a patient whistle and not call when the player played through it, but other than that, I have no complaints. I felt like with some more experience and mentoring I can definitely call this level of ball.
The coach is sending me a copy of the tape, so hopefully I'll have a lot more to learn from when I get it.
Thanks to those of you who responded to the post - it was helpful!
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