I was impressed by how carefully and precisely the paper presented the story. It would have been very easy for the story to slant one way or the other and it really didn't. It's an interesting story if you're a basketball fan (and I am!). It might also gain some traction in other circles of life as well. This story provides a very good starting point for those who might want to learn more.

This is an interesting article and represents good journalism. Maybe the league needs a player population that better represents the country as a whole. I'm sure we would see far more Mexican, Spanish, and Asian players. For years I loved the NBA. I especially loved the Boston Celtics and was a huge fan. But fouls (fair or unfair), or more accurately, the constant calling of fouls finally turned me off, I don't watch it anymore. Not even the playoffs. I just don't care. Maybe if the game wasn't plagued with fouls it would have a better flow and faster pace. Women's college basketball is more of a cleaner, fundamental, and faster game...I like it.

Interesting study, presented carefully by the Times.