The Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that segregation was illegal. The United States of America considers itself a meritocracy in theory.

In 1972, the NCAA enacted Title IX, making the number of athletic scholarships for women equal the scholarships for men.

This was supposed to level the playing field for women in sports but it has caused several other problems.

Collegiate athletics as an extracurricular activity should be open to students, not men or women.

Watching the Women’s Final Four, I was struck by the low quality of play. The players were mostly under 6’3″, no one could dunk, dribble well, or block shots and the game was mostly “who could set better screens.”

The men’s game was not very exciting because of the domination of the University of Connectictut, but at least it was well played.

Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon had talent. Gordon, with his lightning speed, slashing ability and pinpoint shot, and Okafor, with his raw power and intelligence, added excitement to the game.

The women, with the exception of Diana Tarausi, weren’t that skilled.

They had fundamentals but no more so than any well-coached men’s team like Duke.

If the UConn women played the UConn men, the game would be called on a mercy rule.

It is ridiculous and illegal to discriminate on the basis of gender in the workplace.

If men and women are paid equally and are equal in the eyes of the law, then they should be equal in the eyes of the NCAA.

I am not saying that men are better than women.

NCAA basketball teams should be open to both genders.

The best women and men should be able to make the respective squad.

This would lead to a higher level of play in college basketball.

The scholarship money saved in combining the teams could go to intramural sports or academic scholarship.

It is impossible to tell if I am right or wrong.

The quality of basketball is just an opinion.

If you feel that I am wrong, e-mail me at [email protected].

I would like to hear your opinion on this matter.