"Now that football takes a break from its weekly competition, those irrationally obsessed with the sadistic ground acquisition game can turn their attention spans toward the objectively beautiful, balletic, organic, improvisational and creative game of basketball -- just as it heads toward the meat of conference play and into the NCAA tournament. To the truly evolved, the preference for athletes who play both offense and defense continuously -- without breaks or committee meetings between plays -- is clear and unmistakable."
"Those of us who have been immersed in this beautiful game all along don't need to be now reminded, as football fans do, that something more exciting, strategically complicated and satisfying has been occurring all the while. Basketball, after all, is the true metaphor for the best of American life: freedom with structure, individual achievement with the overall, common objective in mind, with skill, creativity and feel leading the way."
"For those who missed the first portion of basketball season, we feel for you, for you have missed one of the best seasons in recent memory. Quality of play and scoring have never been higher, there is an unusual feeling of parity beyond the top tier of teams and, while the game is as old and experienced as it has been in a long, long time, the best players are teenagers."
Basketball emphasizes continuous two-way play, organic improvisation, and creative skill rather than segmented, coach-directed specialization. The sport balances freedom with structure, rewarding individual creativity within team objectives through skill and feel. Current college basketball showcases unexpectedly high scoring and overall quality of play, accompanied by unusual parity beyond the elite programs. The freshman class contains exceptionally talented top players and deep, team-leading rookies across the country. The season progresses into the core of conference play and the NCAA tournament, providing sustained excitement. The Bilas Index, Volume II is offered as a resource for engaging with the season.
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