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Step 1
Understand that despite stardom and worship, college players are unpaid students rather than professionals earning hundreds of thousands of dollars each season.
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Step 2
Know that there are two 20-minute halves rather than four 12-minute quarters.
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Step 3
Notice that the three-point line is painted about 4 feet closer to the hoop than in the pros.
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Step 4
Remember that the shot clock runs 35 seconds in college rather than 24.
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Step 5
Weep for the college players, who are allowed only five rather than six personal fouls in a game.
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Step 6
Understand the foul system in college ball: With seven to nine team fouls, players shoot one-and-one from the line. With 10 or more team fouls, players shoot for two.
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Step 7
Know that in the NBA, teams cannot run a zone defense, which does not allow players to be double or triple teamed. In college, teams are better able to control star players with the zone.
