SAN DIEGO — If you want to understand the difference in length, speed and athleticism between Division I and III college basketball, ask John Higgins.
He happened to be the trail official when an Occidental College guard, worried about the extended arms of a San Diego State defender, fired a pass too wide and Higgins had to duck to keep it from hitting him.
A couple minutes later, same spot on the sideline, same thing. Higgins shrugged and smiled.
