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Rules changes to create flow will have opposite effect early on

The sample size on opening night is ridiculously small. But it's obvious we're going to have to stomach a lot more kale in college basketball this season.
Pete Thamel|
Rules changes to create flow will have opposite effect early on
Rules changes to create flow will have opposite effect early on
The hand-check rule change is aimed at opening up driving lines to the basket, thus increasing scoring.
The hand-check rule change is aimed at opening up driving lines to the basket, thus increasing scoring :: Mark L. Baer/USA TODAY Sport

The sample size on opening night is ridiculously small. But it's obvious we're going to have to stomach a lot more kale in college basketball this season.

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Pete Thamel
PETE THAMEL

Senior writer Pete Thamel covers college football and basketball. Prior to joining SI in 2012, he was a national college sports writer for The New York Times.

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