Originally Posted by
Deslok
There are various quibbles that could be made with a few points, but for the most part, they are just that, quibbles. But I would take exception to the notion that college basketball started, or that's the focal point of its history is Kentucky basketball. Even in the letter there is an allusion to Kansas basketball. And if anyone has a claim to the historical basis of college basketball, its Kansas. First coach, some guy named Naismith. A few years later, Phog Allen comes to town, whose coaching tree is the father of pretty much all coaching trees, since it includes Adolph Rupp and Dean Smith(and thus, the fruits of those branches as well).
Kansas doesn't hold up nearly as well on the court(the only noteworthy feat they have is the most conference championships, but that's due to the lesser stature of the Big 8/12, though I find it a bit amusing the claim that the SEC is comparable/superior to the ACC), where Kentucky first, and UNC second claim long , excellent traditions. But you have to give them the history nod.
Though I can't resist one jab at Kansas... sure they've gotten off to a great start this year, but can Bill Selfdestruct manage to get by Alabama St in the 1st round? Only time will tell