NBA Draft: New Age Limit for College Stars?

 
It seems as though NBA Commissioner David Stern and NCAA President Myles Brand have made up their mind, to change the minimum number of college seasons for players entering the NBA from one to two. The current age restriction is 19, which essentially means that high school kids can go to college for one season and then declare themselves draft ready.  While many fans have disagreed with this rule since its inception, they may be getting their wish. The one obstacle is to get this approved by the NBA players association.  The first year the rule can be if full effect is the 2011-2012 season. So what is the real reason the NBA is so willing to make this change?  Is it that they just care so much about their image which relies so heavily on the young player?  Is the NBA using the NCAA as their very own minor league system...doing what they want to control it? From the players' perspective, what happens if they get hurt while having to stay another year?  Many ... [link]

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