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Message: [QUOTE="Dogdeacon, post: 4001545, member: 1026"] This is a thoughtful take. I'd add that it is pretty common that the #1 guy coming out of high school doesn't end up as the top draft pick, sometimes that guy never gets the huge payday. Why not let him cash in when his stocks at the apex? I also think about how the coach sneaker contracts initially turbo-charged the salaries of coaches and then the revenues and multi-million dollar coaching salaries followed. Now those salaries might stick, but Nike ain't paying Jim Boeheim 3MM per year. Maybe they decide to spread 100K across the top 5 guys and get as much bang for their buck. Jon Sheyer is never getting the same sneaker deal that Coach K milked. It is a positive that the top college players can monetize their success NOW. Historical players like Morrison or Jimmer Freddette who were huge college guys but always had limited pro upside get to make hay while they can. Guys like Aaron Craft might be even more inclined to stay in college for 6 years. Likewise UConn women's bball is arguably MORE popular than the WNBA. I don't know what Megan Stewart makes on endorsements right now, maybe she was MORE marketable while at UConn. Tons of college players getting to seize that moment is a huge equitable win, especially for those that peak in skill or popularity while in college. [/QUOTE]