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Originally Posted by nfotiu
It is pretty hard to say that Gonzaga is anything like a mid conference team anymore. They consistently recruit players who go on to be first round NBA draftees. They get prime time national coverage. Their conference games aren't so much about basketball anymore. They are expected to win every single conference game every year. They are clearly a level (or two) above the rest of the conference.
Also, more often than not, the WCC is a one bid conference. Every once in a while they produce a second bubble team. It is an exageration to say that they consistently have 2 or 3 top 50 teams.
And what is your basis for calling Morrison lazy? He, IMO, is one of the hardest working and most dedicated players in basketball.
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Agree with your first paragraph wholeheeartedly. But just because they fit in with power conferences doesn't mean they should move to one. What is the benefit for them if they do? I think it's better for Gonzaga to stay put. It's not because they don't deserve to be recognized among the power programs in the country because they certainly do.
As for the WCC...again, I'm talking about RPI. Yes, Gonzaga is ahead (and significantly) of every other program in their conference. However, the WCC has been consistently producing at least one if not two more top 50 RPI teams. This year is an exception to that.
I didn't call Morrison lazy. I said he can be lazy at times. That's completely different thought. I really LIKE Adam Morrison. I thought I made that clear!