NCAA change to Int'l Lane

[canuckrefguy]

A few years back, just before many Canadian provinces switched to NCAA rules (after years of FIBA), I remember doing some "trapezoid key" games. I don't recall them being any cleaner.

The notion that switching keys will cut rough play is a myth, as far as I'm concerned. Seems to me the only way to cut rough play is to enforce rules regarding post play, and the proper calling of rebounding fouls.

Unfortunately, this will never be an exact science, because we all want to "let 'em play" as much as we can. It's a tough call that's only getting tougher, as the players get bigger, faster, and sneakier.