NCAA proposed rule change...Separate yet separate

[Adam]

I don't think the rule differences are really the problem. The problem is officials who just don't bother to learn the rules they are working, and the coach/fan misunderstandings are the same. Too many fans and coaches (and some officials) have misconceptions that aren't true in any level of ball.

Examples:
1. Defender must be "set" to draw a charge.
2. Players must go behind the half-court line for intentional foul or technical foul free throws.
3. It's a violation to go out of bounds (due to momentum) and be the first to touch the ball upon returning in bounds.

The rule differences aren't that big of a deal. With different people in charge, and each of them having different priorities, some of the differences even make sense.

Would it be better if everyone magically agreed to a universal rule set? Sure, maybe a little. But not significantly, IMO.