How ex–G League players became NCAA-eligible — and what it means for the sport

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This really chaps my ass. G-League players are getting a fresh opportunity to rejoin the ranks of college and benefit from NIL. I also had seen somewhere that players are now declaring for the draft and then coming back. It’s the friggin Wild West across the NCAA, not just basketball and football.

How ex–G League players became NCAA-eligible — and what it means for the sport

A surprise NCAA ruling made certain ex–G League players eligible, which blindsided many in the sport.

www.nytimes.com

 

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The NCAA’s Latest Eligibility Ruling Could Upend the NBA Draft

Allowing a former NBA draft pick to return to college has created new tension between player freedom and league control.

www.si.com

 

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Izzo blasts NCAA for 'ridiculous' G League ruling

In the wake of two former G League players committing to play for Division I schools, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sounded off Tuesday on the NCAA powerbrokers who've allowed those moves to happen.

www.espn.com

Have to agree with Izzo. From article:

Someone is going to say, 'Well, if they go pro and it doesn't work out, they should be able to come back,'" said Izzo, who added that college basketball has "no rules" right now.

"Well, what about the freshmen you recruited there? That's somebody's son and he thinks he's got himself a good place, and all of a sudden, shazam, they pull out of their hat and bring a 21- or 22-year-old in [from the G League]. To me, it's ridiculous. It's embarrassing, and I love my job. I don't respect my profession, and I don't respect whoever is doing that. Whoever made those decisions because they're afraid that a lawyer is going to sue them, sooner or later, you've got to fight the fight. ... Maybe I'm the dummy, but I'll never agree to that stuff."

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

Wasn’t the rule, you can put your name in the draft but not hire an agent and still have opportunity to return?