Originally Posted by
Phredd3
I mean, of course it is Dereck's decision, and nobody here is denying him any autonomy. Dereck has said he wants a nest egg for his mom, and he won't get that from NIL. He'll get a nice income, but not a retirement. He's already being projected to be drafted in the first round, which is guaranteed money at near-retirement level, and it is the gateway to the mythical 2nd contract, where the REAL retirement-level money is. If Dereck decides to come back to Duke, he will not be doing so on rational grounds, and it will be contrary to his stated goals.
I would be phenomenally surprised if he returns to Duke. I'd welcome him with open arms, but then I'd pick my jaw back up off the floor.