Wait One Year for the NBA Rule
We are almost finished with the first season of the new NBA eligibility rule. I did not like it when it was developed and don't like it now. What do you think?
First of all I think that 18 year old high school graduates should be able to go directly to the NBA if they wish.
The rule certainly helps the NBA. It gives their scouts a chance to evaluate players against a higher level of competition. And the NBA gets the benefit of having rookies who have had a year of national exposure and publicity.
However it makes even more of a mockery of the term "student-athlete." I realize that a player who plans to be one and done can choose to maximize his one year in college, have a great experience, learn something, then go make his millions. While we may not have seen it yet, in the future there will surely be players who do the minimum to stay eligible their first semester and then just play basketball the second.
I can decide if college basketball is helped or not. It is certainly fun to watch the McD's game and know that these guys will play college ball next year. It is also fun to watch the freshmen starts. But how much do you want to invest in a guy who will be one and done?
SoCal
What Punishment Does a School Face
if a kid ditches classes after the season is over?
And if there are any, does the kid care?
I thought college football players did that all of the time as they got ready for the draft. And I read that McRoberts is doing it at Duke (which may not be true).
SoCal
I don't agree with the rule....
Personally, I would like to see more kids playing college ball because it improves the college game tremendously. However, in any other profession if a kid is ready at the age of 18 nobody cares or tries to prohibit him. If you can choose whether to go to college in any other circumstance you should be allowed when it comes to going to the NBA. College is an opportunity for young people to prepare for their future. It is their decision on whether or not to go and if they even need college. If you can get drafted out of high-school you don't need college. I don't feel that we should decide on college for a young person, that should be their choice. Just my opinion.:D