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re: New NBA Rule re: Mickey
Posted on 4/21/14 at 12:09 pm to sportsfan
Posted on 4/21/14 at 12:09 pm to sportsfan
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How much would it hurt the college game though? How many big name recruits would we be talking about going overseas?
And I know they wouldn't stay in Europe permanently, just until they are eligible for NBA. My main concern is this rule's effect on college basketball.
I have wanted this rule for a while now. I think it is great for the college game. It's mutually beneficial for both the NCAA and NBA to have guys stick to amateur basketball for the 2 years. They can go to the league more mature and after playing against tougher competition for 2 years.
I think very few players will leave for overseas for 1 year then try to go to NBA. And those that do, would have entered the draft. Some in really tough financial situations may, but overall this will keep great players in college basketball longer.
I don't see this rule forcing kids to go overseas rather than play 1 yr college.
This post was edited on 4/21/14 at 12:10 pm
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Posted on 4/21/14 at 12:16 pm to SouthOfSouth
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I don't see this rule forcing kids to go overseas rather than play 1 yr college.
It doesn't force them to do anything. However, a kid who may be willing to attend classes for a year while waiting for the NBA draft may reconsider the college route if he has to wait two years to get paid.
This affects only those players who are ready, or believe themselves to be ready, to play at a pro level coming out of HS and have no desire to attend college.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 12:18 pm to SouthOfSouth
I'm with you South, I have been saying for years that all these kids going pro so early is really hurting the NBA. First round draft picks should not be projects or developmental players. This rule is a great move by the NBA and should help the NCAA as well. If the top recruits stay in the states, programs will be able to get a lot more consistency.
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