re: And so it begins: opting out Senior year of HS

Don't we live in a free market society?

Children are able to make money and work in any number of occupations. Does anyone disagree with this? What is the age that someone should be and not be able to earn money?

There is so much money in sports. Currently, the money gets to these kids anyway in illicit ways. Now, it is out in the open and authorized. Taxes are paid. The free market works best when things are out in the open and information is equal to all parties involved. More of the money will get to the producers. The NCAA, coaches, schools, etc. make the vast majority of the money off of these kids now.

I don't see this as a negative for college basketball. In fact, if more of the players who would opt out after a year or two go directly to pro ball, it may mean there are more 3 and 4 year players in college. I think that this could be a net positive for quality team play in college basketball.

I'm happy that these kids can make money off of their talents. Most of them choosing this path are not getting their college degree anyway.