There is a lot of reasons why there is no shot clock. I am a proponent for installing a shot clock. It will make the game quicker. The kids will transition to college and be more prepared. A game is 32 minutes so each team will have similar amount of possessions and we can really see who is the best. Versus, who starts out faster and can take the air out of the ball.

Some of the reasons I have heard is obviously money. Then there is the issue of finding someone competent to run it. Many school struggle to find someone to run the clock and do the book.

While you can have a shot clock near the scorer’s table or on the floor with a long extension cord, the proper way is to install 2 shot clocks above the basket like they did at Moanalua.

That is a lot of money. And I don’t believe adding $1 will cut it.

I am not saying that the Hawaii girls are at that level. But playing with more established programs, ones who are in Nike’s EYBL League definitely helps.

And, going to the mainland and playing in better leagues will surely help a kid improve their game and competitive spirit.

Do you actually think that playing yearly against Hawaii kids and against legit mainland kids are the same? The game is totally different. It’s faster. It’s way more physical.

Nothin wrong with getting a full ride, but look at the schools Coach Chico lists. Those are like last choices options.

If you asked every D1 or D2 candidate in Hawaii to list the top 25 schools they wish they could attend, I am pretty confident that none of the schools the Hawaii kids are ending up at would make their list.

Like your comments. Hawai b-ball is behind and
Club teams are on the rise. Most kids playing in their districts have limited options to advance their skills with only their HS team or club doing the same drills and tournaments in Hawaii. If the district HS or clubs were up to date with the last skill drills and changing up the training they would be better off. Most old time coaches who are doing the same thing for years think they have seen it all and are being passed by the younger generation of coaches coming onto the scene.

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