JMM28 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Every legitimate program has racks of every type of ball they'll use during the season. They practice with those ahead of games on the road. Like Pistol said, it is one of those weird things about playing on the road. It is a bad rule and the NCAA should change it, but...money, ya know? A lot of programs use the ball made by their uniform deal company - Nike, UA, Adidas. But a few blue blood types use Wilson because they want to be ready for NCAA tournament time. There are a few schools that use "The Rock" which is a weird one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I had no idea that balls made by different manufacturers felt and acted differently. However, I think we should win over LaS regardless of the ball they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschkind Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Wisconsin used Sterling basketballs until a couple years ago under Bo Ryan and were the only team to use that brand in the country. It was so different than the Nike, Wilson, Spaulding, Adidas balls, that it probably contributed to their great home record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 17 hours ago, Pistol said: Then you'll be very pleased with an upcoming guest. You have to get David Siemer on the show. Redfro is a national hero. RUBillsFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taj79 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I would think the home team provides the ball and goes with whatever they choose. Don't we have Nike uniforms? Ero using Nike balls. I think La Salle is an UnderArmour team. I'll check their insignia tonight. Seems they use UA given their proximity to Baltimore. Don't know if UA makes bballs or not. I would think shooting in Gola is also a similar disadvantage to the visitors. NH likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 13 minutes ago, Taj79 said: I would think the home team provides the ball and goes with whatever they choose. Don't we have Nike uniforms? Ero using Nike balls. I think La Salle is an UnderArmour team. I'll check their insignia tonight. Seems they use UA given their proximity to Baltimore. Don't know if UA makes bballs or not. I would think shooting in Gola is also a similar disadvantage to the visitors. I think your reasoning is spot on, but La Salle recently switched from Under Armour to Adidas, and they also switched balls when they did so. I can't remember for sure but I'm pretty sure they used to use UA balls when that's who sponsored them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compton Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 49 minutes ago, NH said: I think your reasoning is spot on, but La Salle recently switched from Under Armour to Adidas, and they also switched balls when they did so. I can't remember for sure but I'm pretty sure they used to use UA balls when that's who sponsored them. 2018-19: UA uniform & ball 2019-20: UA uniform & ball 2020-21: UA uniform & Wilson ball 2021-22: Adidas uniform & Wilson ball SluSignGuy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, Compton said: 2018-19: UA uniform & ball 2019-20: UA uniform & ball 2020-21: UA uniform & Wilson ball 2021-22: Adidas uniform & Wilson ball @ Mason uses Wilson as well. Shouldn't be an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Compton said: 2021-22: Adidas uniform & Wilson ball They actually switched to Pro Wings and Great Value ball before the season started. JMM28 and Compton like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgeldmacher Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Compton said: 2018-19: UA uniform & ball 2019-20: UA uniform & ball 2020-21: UA uniform & Wilson ball 2021-22: Adidas uniform & Wilson ball Wow, that's some hardcore research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Littlebill said: @ Mason uses Wilson as well. Shouldn't be an issue Tom Hanks likes Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Light Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Tom Hanks likes Wilson also. So much so that he married her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 18 minutes ago, Matty Light said: So much so that he married her. Good one. And let’s not forget Home Improvements Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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