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Arizona Basketball could benefit from a challenge system in NCAA CBB

By David Rosen

TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Sean Miller of the Arizona Wildcats reacts to a referee during the first half of the college basketball game against the UNLV Rebels at McKale Center on December 19, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Sean Miller of the Arizona Wildcats reacts to a referee during the first half of the college basketball game against the UNLV Rebels at McKale Center on December 19, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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TULSA, OK – MARCH 20: Head coach Sean Miller of the Arizona Wildcats argues with referee Jim Burr during the third round against the Texas Longhorns in the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
TULSA, OK – MARCH 20: Head coach Sean Miller of the Arizona Wildcats argues with referee Jim Burr during the third round against the Texas Longhorns in the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Reason No. 1 – Entertainment factor

The last reason why there should be a challenge system in college basketball is because of the entertainment factor. If you look at other sports that now use this system, it’s obvious how much fans love it! Whether it’s the football coach on the sideline pulling out that red flag, or a baseball manager challenging a close call at the plate or even a tennis player challenging a 100 mph serve, it adds that element of excitement to the game! And everyone feels better about the fairness of the game.

Here is a perfect example of how fans enjoyed the challenge system in Tennis during a US Open Tennis match between Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic (just wait for it):

Entertainment and earning a win fairly equal ratings. In a world in which there is much competition between networks and a need to increase viewership, having a challenge system in college basketball would be beneficial for everyone. The game of basketball is exciting, especially on the college level. Don’t let bad calls by the referees ruin the experience for fans and players.

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MLB finally decided to take the plunge into the challenge system in 2014. It’s time for NCAA college basketball to do the same. Wildcats fan, college basketballs fan we must make our voice heard. Share, retweet and like this post. Let’s get the word out to those in charge. “We want a challenge system; we want a challenge system!”

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