Geno Auriemma's request

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

Anyway, I'm not sure that lowering the rim would help any; in fact, immediately after the change it would probably hurt the level of play. Think about it: You have players who have developed the muscle memory and timing and coordination to shoot/rebound/position on a 10' rim, and now suddenly they're having to adjust to a 9' or 9'3" rim?

Increasing the size of the rim (technical and cost considerations not withstanding) would seem to address Gino's stated problems and not mess up the muscle memory.