advocates of free market theories will see progress with this...
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29043149/answering-big-college-basketball-questions-jalen-green-decision
And besides the G-League stepping up as true minor league for top players who don't want to take the college route, this is the first article I've read that talks about one of my major points, which is college players get more than a scholarship, room & board, and professional training ... they build brand ... that's got real economic value...
College basketball's biggest selling point is exposure and opportunity to build a brand. Zion Williamson turned into the biggest show in the sport during his time at Duke, Trae Young became a top-five pick at Oklahoma. Elite prospects that go to college are going to be on national TV 30-plus times a year from November until March, and then they're going to have the entire country watching them for three weeks in March. There's no bigger selling point to future stars than that.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29043149/answering-big-college-basketball-questions-jalen-green-decision
And besides the G-League stepping up as true minor league for top players who don't want to take the college route, this is the first article I've read that talks about one of my major points, which is college players get more than a scholarship, room & board, and professional training ... they build brand ... that's got real economic value...
College basketball's biggest selling point is exposure and opportunity to build a brand. Zion Williamson turned into the biggest show in the sport during his time at Duke, Trae Young became a top-five pick at Oklahoma. Elite prospects that go to college are going to be on national TV 30-plus times a year from November until March, and then they're going to have the entire country watching them for three weeks in March. There's no bigger selling point to future stars than that.
