Re: basketball minutia ..
Posted: March 10th, 2024, 12:20 pm
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Agreed, however, the magnitude of player free agency has a much greater negative affect on the game and on people, in general, than coaches looking to better their professional situation. Literally, thousands of players have entered the portal, multiple times, since it's arrival, and hundreds have never gotten another scholarship offer. Coaches are leaving for a guarantee to better themselves professionally and monetarily. Players are leaving full rides and often, not bettering themselves athletically, academically, or monetarily. Some are leaving to better themselves monetarily for the moment, but risking a free education that can help solidify themselves long term. THIS is likely what he is talking about, and imo, he is 100% correct. The system isn't good for young athletes as it is right now. The system is set up to chase $, which is cool if what you are doing is your profession, but for 90% of these kids, it isn't, and we are encouraging them to chase $ or playing time over focusing on an education, which is the entire purpose of intercollegiate athletics. Coaches aren't there to earn degrees. These institutions aren't there to provide avenues for coaches to attain a degree. This argument doesn't hold water for me. This is a dangerous game to play and it's more than just protecting the integrity of intercollegiate athletics. It's about protecting the athletes. Having a wild, wild west system, with little to no guard rails is wreck less.
One thing it could possibly change for the positive is upperclassmen leaving early to pursue NBA dreams and a payday when they have no chance of getting drafted. These players at best can get a G League salary. NIl deals for good college basketball players likely will exceed the G League salary. Finish school, hone your skills, play basketball and get a decent payday seems better than the harsh chance of failing trying to get into the NBA. It will be interesting to see how this affects Kaluma's decisions.wild@nite wrote: ↑March 28th, 2024, 8:43 amAgreed, however, the magnitude of player free agency has a much greater negative affect on the game than coaches. Literally, thousands of players have entered the portal multiple times since it's arrival, and hundreds have never gotten another scholarship offer. Coaches are leaving for a guarantee to better themselves professionally and monetarily. Players are leaving full rides and often, not bettering themselves athletically, academically, or monetarily. Some are leaving to better themselves monetarily for the moment, but risking a free education that can help solidify themselves long term. THIS is likely what he is talking about, and imo, he is 100% correct. The system isn't good for young athletes as it is right now. The system is set up to chase $, which is cool if what you are doing is your profession, but for 90% of these kids, it isn't, and we are encouraging them to make $ or playing time the priority over what really matters.
Of course, this is just one man's opinion, but you won't convince me otherwise. Greed leads to negative consequences, and while these athletes are adults, they aren't equipped to handle greed driving their decisions. Some are, but a lot are not mentally ready to chase $ like this. I know I wasn't at 19 or 20 years old. Any professional should be allowed to pursue a better opportunity, so I don't have any problems with coaches who are looking to better themselves. I guess it all comes down to "Do you consider college athletes professionals?" I don't. I believe they should be amateurs if they are linked to Universities, but it seems as though my opinion on this irrelevant. Regardless, it is my opinion, and strong one at that.