05-22-2021, 11:13 AM
I have questions for those who follow college hoops recruiting closely.
How are the G League's inroads into the top echelon of basketball prospect talent changing the landscape of college basketball recruiting, college basketball in general, and Stanford in specific?
My perception as a casual observer is the best players are increasingly opting for professional development as opposed to amateur in college. If this is the case, it seems more players who choose college will be doing so because they want the education/college experience. This doesn't mean the "blue bloods" won't land good players, it just means they won't be landing the players - at least not as many of them - who are far superior than the majority population of college players. This will create more parity in the sport.
Is this a reasonable picture of reality, or is it more like a relative few will opt for pros instead of college, but not enough to make any real material difference for college basketball, and Stanford specifically?
How are the G League's inroads into the top echelon of basketball prospect talent changing the landscape of college basketball recruiting, college basketball in general, and Stanford in specific?
My perception as a casual observer is the best players are increasingly opting for professional development as opposed to amateur in college. If this is the case, it seems more players who choose college will be doing so because they want the education/college experience. This doesn't mean the "blue bloods" won't land good players, it just means they won't be landing the players - at least not as many of them - who are far superior than the majority population of college players. This will create more parity in the sport.
Is this a reasonable picture of reality, or is it more like a relative few will opt for pros instead of college, but not enough to make any real material difference for college basketball, and Stanford specifically?