Stop Scheduling D2 Teams: Why It’s Lazy, Cheap, and Pointless

12/11/2025 10 min

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Episode Synopsis

Every year, Division I basketball programs fall into the same lazy trap: scheduling easy early-season games against Division II, D3, or NAIA teams. In this episode, we break down why these matchups are pointless, hurt recruiting, bore fans, and damage program credibility. From Boise State to Gonzaga, no program is immune from the pitfalls of playing meaningless games. If you care about serious basketball, real competition, and why upsets happen, this episode is for you.We cover:Why D2 games don’t prepare D1 teams for the seasonHow scheduling fluff games affects recruiting, TV exposure, and statsThe risks of easy wins turning into national embarrassmentBetter alternatives for early-season scheduling💬 Join the conversation and tell us your take on D1 vs. D2 matchups!Listen, subscribe, and never miss an episode: TheResourceNexus.com#CollegeBasketball #D2Upsets #BasketballPodcast #BoiseState #Gonzaga #MarchMadness #DIvsDII #BasketballTalk #Recruiting #CollegeHoops #BasketballAnalysis #SportsPodcast

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