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sports7 months ago

2025 NBA Draft: Key Decisions and Impact on College Basketball

The 2025 NBA Draft prospects have made their decisions, with some underclassmen choosing to stay in college for another season to improve their draft stock, while others are turning pro. Notable decisions include Labaron Philon returning to Alabama, Yaxel Lendeborg transferring to Michigan, and Otega Oweh and Tahaad Pettiford returning to Kentucky and Auburn, respectively. Several players, like Cedric Coward and RJ Luis Jr., are staying in the draft, while others like Miles Byrd and Alex Condon are returning to college, shaping the upcoming season's rosters and draft prospects.

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#draft-decisions#nba-draft
sports2 years ago

"2024 NFL Draft: Impact of Underclassmen Decline on College Football Teams"

The 2024 NFL Draft has seen the fewest underclassmen declare in over a decade, with only 58 players announcing their early entry. This decline is attributed to factors such as the NCAA ruling that the 2020 season would not count against student-athletes' eligibility, as well as the approval of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. The shift in mindset among athletes and agents towards maximizing earning potential in the NFL has led to a decrease in early entrants, with the focus now shifting to securing second contracts in the league.

via Acme Packing Company|
#2024-nfl-draft#ncaa#nfl
sports2 years ago

"2024 NFL Draft: 54 Players Granted Special Eligibility, Thin Underclassman Class, and Returning Stars"

The NFL has granted special eligibility for the 2024 NFL Draft to a total of 54 players, including 20 additional players who submitted their petitions before the traditional deadline of Jan. 15. These players have fulfilled the league's three-year eligibility rule and renounced their remaining college football eligibility. Additionally, four underclassmen who have fulfilled their degree requirements with college football eligibility remaining are also eligible for selection.

via NFL.com|
#college-football#nfl-draft#selection