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I would expect plenty of transfers still.
Posted on: April 29, 2020 at 21:14:12 CT
zodiac6 JC
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Talented guys at lower levels who think they can make more money at a "big" school might look to leave. But they often do that now anyway, thinking the big conferences will prepare them for the NBA.
Players stuck on the bench at bigger schools might look at guys starring elsewhere and think if they transfer somewhere with less competition, they can show off and market themselves better. So they'll seek out smaller/less talented programs in the hopes of getting more attention. But this also already happens with players who want to play.
My main hope is that we see players stay longer. The NBA will still be the ultimate destination every talented player has, but so many guys declare every year knowing that isn't a realistic goal. They're OK not getting drafted because they know they can make money overseas. If they can stay in school and still get paid, the appeal of playing in Europe, Asia, etc. might not be enough unless they just really hate school.
If more of the borderline NBA talent stays longer, we should see the overall level of the game improve. If Kentucky has one less scholarship to give every year, that's one more player that a school like Mizzou could add. And if we add one more player Kentucky couldn't, then perhaps that means one borderline SEC recruit ends up at a mid-major. Then that mid-major is just a little bit better and maybe has just enough extra talent to upset Kentucky in the NCAA tournament. Compound that over the entire country over a number of years, and I personally am excited about the possibilities.
Players stuck on the bench at bigger schools might look at guys starring elsewhere and think if they transfer somewhere with less competition, they can show off and market themselves better. So they'll seek out smaller/less talented programs in the hopes of getting more attention. But this also already happens with players who want to play.
My main hope is that we see players stay longer. The NBA will still be the ultimate destination every talented player has, but so many guys declare every year knowing that isn't a realistic goal. They're OK not getting drafted because they know they can make money overseas. If they can stay in school and still get paid, the appeal of playing in Europe, Asia, etc. might not be enough unless they just really hate school.
If more of the borderline NBA talent stays longer, we should see the overall level of the game improve. If Kentucky has one less scholarship to give every year, that's one more player that a school like Mizzou could add. And if we add one more player Kentucky couldn't, then perhaps that means one borderline SEC recruit ends up at a mid-major. Then that mid-major is just a little bit better and maybe has just enough extra talent to upset Kentucky in the NCAA tournament. Compound that over the entire country over a number of years, and I personally am excited about the possibilities.
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I would expect plenty of transfers still. - zodiac6 JC - 4/29 21:14:12