Let's take a closer look at College Hoops. Jim Boeheim, when asked about Carmelo Anthony's One & Done approach to attending Syracuse University, responded that since kids go to college to find a career , what's wrong with Melo leaving after one year for his career? John Calapari has profected the "One & Done" at the University of Kentucky. A few years back with Johnny Wall, his whole starting five spent just one year in college before leaving for the NBA draft. This year, he starts 3 freshmen & 2 sophomores with the likelyhood that all five will leave for the draft. Calapari also has the distinction, along with other NCAA finalist Rick Pitino, of having a Final Four Season stripped after recruiting violations were found. Then you have BYU's Jimmer Fredette who spent four years in college, had a stellar career culmninating in his being named College Basketball Player of the year, and got his degree before entering in the NBA draft. He's earning more splinters then playing time in his first year, but earning millions of dollars. But not to fear Jimmer, there's the case of the Knick's Jeremy Lin, who graduated from Harvard and was never drafted . He was cut by a few teams before the Knicks gave him a shot. The rest is Linsanity.
So, What is the Right Way? Is Boeheim correct? Will the NBA revisit their at least one year between high school & pros? I remember when freshman couldn't play varsity in college. Remember Lou Alcinder? I'm not sure what the answer is but I do know that College Hoop is still the best Hoop game in town. A game where coaches & strategies still make a difference & where the players still play hard every night. March Madness & the Final Four are still a highlight of most people's sport's year. With my Bracket Busted, I'm rooting for a Great Final Game.......How Bout You?
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