great list fatty. also nice suggestions from steve_gerald, both make sh*tty non-cons fun.
add to the list-
1) people watching is much easier in an uncrowded OOD with less action on the court
2) going to the rec afterwards to play some pick up ball and incorporating some of the things you learned from the pros
3) no lines- anywhere. zilch.
4) learning about the other coach and his players from some small school in BFE - some of their uniforms

others

- also wondering what they think of being in a legit arena and campus, and our students (especially what they think about our female cat fans

).