You Think UNC plays an Up-tempo game?

The anouncers talked briefly about this game during the UNC-UVa "game" on Saturday, but I don't think I really understood. Now, I've read this article, and I still can't imagine! I will be watching Thrusday, 2/3 at 9:00 pm (ESPN2).

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For the past 12 years, the Pioneers have been running a frantic, one-of-a-kind system that's been described as "hockey on hardwood," like "five mice being let out of a shoebox." An invention that's been alternately labeled "one of the finest innovations ever in college basketball" and "a mockery of the game."

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Like a hockey team, Grinnell substitutes a new "line" at the first dead ball opportunity every 35 seconds, using as many as 17 different players in a game. Once out there, the fresh-legged Pioneers race up the floor on offense, full-court press on defense and shoot 3-pointers -- lots of 3-pointers. Their goals in every game are to take 100 shots -- at least half of which should be treys -- take at least 30 more shots than their opponent, rebound at least one third of its misses and force at least 32 turnovers. If they can't force a turnover, they often willingly cede a lay-up on the premise they'll make up the two points on the other end by hitting 3s. There is no such thing as a bad shot, and a player whose shot isn't falling is encouraged to keep shooting.

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