Patman wrote:My apologies. Yes, the women have a solid chance. I don't think they're lacking support, though, as a team. There was a lot of buzz during the Pan Ams and FIBA America's. And it will be even bigger in the Olympics, that I have no doubt.
There's little buzz between tournaments because we don't follow the women individually, like we do the men. If that's what you mean, then you're absolutely right. There is much more attention paid to the NBA, men's NCAA, and EuroLeague than the WNBA, women's NCAA, and other women's pro leagues. That will be the case regardless of how much more successful the SWNT is than the SMNT.
I just don't like it when people disregard the SWNT just because so and so might not participate in Rios thereby increasing their chance where even with full participation the SWNT would still be a heavy medal favorite. But that's my bias because of how I am involved with their program. I agree, but my point is there was not even enough discussion about the SWNT even during last year's Pan Ams and FIBA Americas. It doesn't even have to be about roster selection or following players individually but just general hoops talk involving the team. Everything is always about the SMNT program yet they have not reached the success the SWNT has. But hey I guess not everyone is a hoops junkie.
