2019 Boys State Basketball Tournament Reflections
Loved the Championship Friday format the IAHSAA piloted this year. Nice for a basketball junky to be able to watch all the title games (plus two consolation games) in one sitting. ……………………………………………………………………… I used to be nostalgic about Veterans Memorial Auditorium and was somewhat saddened when it was converted into a convention center, but Wells Fargo is a beautiful, functional, and comfortable venue. It’s also a thrill to play and coach in a big time arena. Good move Des Moines! ……………………………………………………………………… The Association should do everyone a favor and ditch the video from the Farm Bureau. It kills the pre-game vibe and NOBODY is listening to or watching the message. We all know advertisements are how the bills get paid. Maybe consider playing the video while the kids are warming up. ……………………………………………………………………… It seemed like the public address sound system was turned down during the introductions of the color guard, national anthem singers, and halftime award...