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College hoops is here and you should rejoice.

Here is why you should rejoice in college basketball

Ivan Leonard

Nov 14, 2016

University of Arizona

College hoops is here and you should rejoice.

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College basketball is finally back and we fans can rejoice. Growing up, I preferred the NBA to college basketball, but going to college changed that notion. Something about being at all of the home games and making road trips is so special. As an Arizona fan, watching them beat Michigan State was exciting and the Kansas-Indiana game after was also great.

With the season underway, here are a few reasons why college basketball is so wonderful.

Hating Duke

No matter who your college hoops team is, odds are you either love the Duke Blue Devils or despise them. Grayson Allen took the torch last year as the despised Duke star, and he has another year to troll opposing fans. The Blue Devils have enough t

Upsets

Unlike any other professional sport, an actual underdog has a chance to compete during the post-season. Whereas you have a good feeling who will be in the championship in other major sports, college basketball is a crapshoot. Last year, I predicted Michigan State to win it all, but they imploded against a 15-seed from Tennessee. Duke is the most talented team on paper right now, but look what happened to Kentucky two years ago...

Court storming

What better way to celebrate knocking off a good team than by celebrating with the players? Although there are valid concerns about player safety, I believe court storming should stay in college basketball. The adrenaline and passion from students as their school knocks off a top team is and incredibly unifying feeling.

March Madness

When March Madness rolls around, a conflict always rolls around. Do you cheer for your bracket or for the upset while watching games? Every year, college basketball fans pray for upsets - as long as their school/ team is not suffering a humiliating defeat.

Fantastic Freshmen

Every year, a new crop of freshmen take college basketball by storm before hitting the NBA. Whether it was Ben Simmons last year, or Kevin Durant back in 2007, freshmen players seem to be the most exciting of the classes. This year, UCLA’s Lonzo Ball and Washington’s Markelle Fultz are two spectacular freshmen who could put up some spectacular highlights this season.

Super teams

As much as I hate Duke, they have so much talent this year, it would be foolish for me not to tune in. Duke, Kansas and Kentucky are must-see T.V. as they are loaded with potential NBA players. As an Arizona fan, I am tuning in to their games, but I will definitely clear my schedule for other teams.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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