Basketball has become a very popular sport amongst all types of people ranging from high school athletes to the older generation, and for most, it all began on the neighborhood playground. College basketball players play for a school and try to make a name for themselves, where professionals play because its their job. College basketball has a much different meaning than professional basketball. College players are trying to make a name for themselves and get …showed first 75 words of 616 total…

…showed last 75 words of 616 total…best of 5 with the other 3 rounds best of 7. There are pros and cons of both professional basketball and college basketball, with neither having a distinct advantage. Some people believe college and professional players can get away with anything because they are athletes. Experts believe college players can miss class and assignments, where as professionals can miss practice and team meetings. One major similarity is that both college and professional players get everything paid for them.