[metsjetsfan]

I'm also not sure how I feel about Stanford recruiting a near certain one-and-done player.

While it makes sense for any 20 year old (not just athletes) to pursue the opportunity to gain millions of dollars, I've generally scoffed at other schools (Kentucky, Kansas, etc.) that attract and embrace one-and-done players (which I think is the WORST aspect of college basketball).

So I don't know if it would be hypocritical to support Stanford recruiting a one-and-done.  It may even potentially attract other one-and-dones, a road that I'm sure no one wants Stanford to go down.  On the other hand, I suppose it is somewhat comforting to know that a Stanford recruit is very likely conscious of "life after sports," and would not easily give up a Stanford degree.

Still, Parker seems like a great kid who truly wants to stay humble despite predicted future superstardom.  I mean, he's serving water to JV kids after varsity games!  I pray that a sweet kid like that can stay the same no matter what, and I'm sure he'd be a great ambassador for Stanford basketball even after only one year.

[metsjetsfan]

I'm also not sure how I feel about Stanford recruiting a near certain one-and-done player.

While it makes sense for any 20 year old (not just athletes) to pursue the opportunity to gain millions of dollars, I've generally scoffed at other schools (Kentucky, Kansas, etc.) that attract and embrace one-and-done players (which I think is the WORST aspect of college basketball).

So I don't know if it would be hypocritical to support Stanford recruiting a one-and-done.  It may even potentially attract other one-and-dones, a road that I'm sure no one wants Stanford to go down.  On the other hand, I suppose it is somewhat comforting to know that a Stanford recruit is very likely conscious of "life after sports," and would not easily give up a Stanford degree.

Still, Parker seems like a great kid who truly wants to stay humble despite predicted future superstardom.  I mean, he's serving water to JV kids after varsity games!  I pray that a sweet kid like that can stay the same no matter what, and I'm sure he'd be a great ambassador for Stanford basketball even after only one year.