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Mike Krzyzewski lobbies for a shorter shot clock in college basketball

By Troy Foster

Mar 13, 2015; Greensboro, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts to a call during game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half during the semifinals of the ACC Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won 74-64. Mandatory Credit: Evan Pike-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2015; Greensboro, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts to a call during game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half during the semifinals of the ACC Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won 74-64. Mandatory Credit: Evan Pike-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mike Krzyzewski lobbies for a shorter shot clock

March Madness is a great time for college basketball fans, and while being a heralded competition, it is equally scrutinized for a number of reasons. One of the qualms of college basketball is the lengthy shot clock. This translates to slower basketball games that are lower scoring and slower paced than the NBA.

On SiriusXM Radio Friday, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski commented on shortening the shot clock.

"Coach K:  “Here are a few changes that I feel would help the game.  The very first thing is I think we should have a shorter shot clock.  And it shouldn’t just be a shorter shot clock, and that said it’s got to be combined with a few things.  Along with the shot clock – and whether it is 30 [seconds] or 24, I’m ok with either one, but the 10 second [rule] to get it over half court, you don’t get renewable 10 seconds.  That would help.  I think a wider lane would help, a longer three-point line and an extended arc like the NBA has. … It seems like a lot but it kind of flows into one another because I don’t think you just do one.  I think you have to do a few of them.”"

Maybe it is an odd, or maybe funny, coincidence that the game they play in college is only slightly reflective of their career choice, but not a full simulation. The NCAA is going to see increased pressure to assimilate its game to NBA’s regulations as the talent development system in place has become increasingly scrutinized. Most of the problems of player development tend to be attributed to the AAU level.

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All leagues within the developmental process of players should be under scrutiny as more and more foreign talent becomes utilized by the NBA. I’m not saying all NBA players should be from the U.S., but even Gregg Popovich is saying he prefers foreign players.

There has also been an increase in the pressure for the NBA D-League to be a serviceable opinion for player development and as a tool for which to groom current talent. All of this will put pressure on the NCAA to become the best institution for players before entering the NBA.

The NCAA has experimented with its shot clock standards previously in 1991, reducing it from 45 seconds to 35 seconds. This would all be a welcomed change, and I look forward to others furthering the discussion in hopes for some change.

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