Time to re-examine the one-and-done rule?

[HOFCeluck]

You're right.

I've lost a lot of interest in SU basketball -- and college basketball -- since the 1 and done has taken over the game. And I know I'm not alone.

I can't imagine that's good for the game.

I watch college basketball because I grew up in Syracuse. If I was from anywhere else in NY, I would probably have no interest in college basketball and my life would be infinitely more producte.

 

[AlaskaSU]

the discussion is what is best for the sport , what is best for the player might be vastly different.. you could also argue though that being best for the 1 and done player might not be best for the players as a whole. isnt that what america is about, trying to best for the country not just for the single person?

owners, unions who think small picture is the reason the avg person cant afford to go to games and attendance is down just as much as HD tv..

Our Nation's philosophy is stated in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution designed to enhance individual freedom. In socialism the goal is to have a top down socio economic system so that outcomes can be determined. In our system, each individual pursues their own dreams. Our system promotes the most happiness and no grand master (centralized plan) plan is needed. So, in answer to your question, the design of our gvt is that the country is happiest when individuals are happiest. We do not worship the state; we worship individual freedom.

 

[kirbivore]

From ESPN insider by C.L. Brown

It's simple math, really.

When players are determining whether they should turn pro, one NBA executive who deals with player personnel wants them to be truthful in answering a couple of questions.

How many times were you the best player on the floor?

In how many games did you dominate your peers?

If those numbers, over the course of an average 30-game season, aren't reaching into the 20s, then it doesn't add up to declaring for the draft.


"What's the rush?" the executive told ESPN.com, speaking under condition of anonymity. "Why not take another year in school to let your game mature? Too many guys are coming out before they're ready."


To be fair, he didn't single out only this year's freshman class. There also were plenty of upperclassmen contemplating making the jump who he felt still needed another year of college.

But in focusing on the freshmen, he said there were only a handful who he believed didn't need to see a sophomore year.

LSU's Ben Simmons, even on a short list, was the only player who didn't come with a caveat. Kentucky's Jamal Murray, California's Jaylen Brown, Duke'sBrandon Ingram all have manageable flaws, but flaws nonetheless.

"All those mock draft boards you see out there, they don't have a real pick," the executive said. "They're putting some bad information out there."

What he thinks is a bad idea is having a player like Kentucky center Skal Labissiere listed as a lottery pick when he's only been playing around 11 minutes a game since being taken out of the starting lineup. The 7-footer, who was ranked No. 2 overall in the ESPN 100, averages 7.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.

"What do you think that translates to in our league?" the executive said. "It hasn't amounted to much for Cliff Alexander."

Alexander averaged 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds for Kansas last season. He was ranked No. 3 in the Class of 2014 but struggled to be effective before missing the final eight games of the season because of an NCAA inquiry that looked into his family receiving impermissible benefits.

Alexander declared and went undrafted before signing as a free agent with the Portland Trail Blazers. He battled knee problems in the preseason and has played a total of seven games this season. Alexander hasn't appeared in a game since getting a minute against the Hawks on Dec. 21.

"It's a cautionary tale," the executive said. "These guys want to rush and leave college so bad, but they have to think about the situation they could be rushing into."

Every Wednesday, 15 freshmen will be ranked based on the week they had without regard to one-and-done potential or where a player projects in the 2016 NBA draft. Check back each week, as the order is sure to change and different names will emerge:

9. Malachi Richardson, F, Syracuse Orange
11.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG
Richardson scored a season-high 23 points, including six 3-pointers, in a 73-65 loss at Virginia.

 

[jncuse]

"What do you think that translates to in our league?" the executive said. "It hasn't amounted to much for Cliff Alexander."

Alexander averaged 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds for Kansas last season. He was ranked No. 3 in the Class of 2014 but struggled to be effective before missing the final eight games of the season because of an NCAA inquiry that looked into his family receiving impermissible benefits.

Alexander declared and went undrafted before signing as a free agent with the Portland Trail Blazers. He battled knee problems in the preseason and has played a total of seven games this season. Alexander hasn't appeared in a game since getting a minute against the Hawks on Dec. 21.

"It's a cautionary tale," the executive said. "These guys want to rush and leave college so bad, but they have to think about the situation they could be rushing into."
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I don't understand how bringing up Cliff Alexander does anything positive for the article.

The guy was not drafted, was not expected to be a first round guy when he declared (he probably had no choice but to leave as well). His high school ranking totally irrelevant. The relevant discussion surrounds whether a player should leave early where he is highly certain to be a first round pick.

How can you use the Alexander situation as a cautionary tale when no similar payoff was expected? Terrible conclusion to the article.

 

[HOFCeluck]

If Skal is averaging 7.5/3 in 10 mpg that seems pretty good

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

There should be no age requirement. If you can play, you can play.

 

[kirbivore]

There should be no age requirement. If you can play, you can play.

tell that to the NBA and the players union, they came up with the rule