With the NIL, he could have made just as much with endorsements at LSU than games checks from the G-League. It's not like it used to be anymore. If you're not guaranteed a 1st round pick, stay in school and still get paid. Even if you're not drafted you can return to school. I was hoping we could get Smart back, because we need a floor general.

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The NCAA announced a rule change Wednesday that will allow players to return to school if they declare for the NBA draft but are not selected.

The new rule states that players who participate in the NBA combine can return "as long as they notify their athletics director of their intent by 5 p.m. the Monday after the draft."

That will replace the current rule, which permits players to maintain eligibility if they withdraw from the draft 10 days after the NBA combine.

Although a return to school would be "pending future action from the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association," it would take much of the risk out of declaring for the draft.

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Posted by PP7 for heisman

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Member since Feb 2011

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Posted on 7/30/21 at 8:05 am to lowhound

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With the NIL, he could have made just as much with endorsements at LSU than games checks from the G-League.

People continue to grossly over estimate what the NIL will bring in.

You can make all the comments you want about Wade paying guys to return to college, but these two way contracts often end up in the nba in year one (at least for a little) and are looking at 6 figures.

Trendon Watford and javonte smart are not making 6 figures on NIL agreements.

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Posted by Tiger on the Rag

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Member since Jan 2018

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Posted on 7/30/21 at 9:33 am to lowhound

If you graduated or were close yea maybe leave. Education is so important

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