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[QUOTE="orangenirvana, post: 2151424, member: 156"]
As a fan of college basketball, I don't want to kids to feel as if they have to "go pro whenever they feel like it." I want them to feel like playing college basketball is worth it and they aren't being exploited.

The point is to allow legal adults to profit while they are still playing for their college program. Like every other normal student. Allow them to earn something tangible while they are earning millions for their universities. Not just "hey, someday when you're old this free education will be well worth it." That future investment for the small number of players who plan to and will play professionally isn't very relevant as they are putting their all into the program while risking injury.

If you don't think colleges should be allowed to treat the athletes like paid university employees then what is the harm in allowing them to profit independently? Why can't kids continue playing for their program after being drafted if they still want to and their employer allows, hold offseason jobs, etc.?
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