Top High School Prospects Join NBA G-League

Several months ago, RJ Hampton and Lamelo Ball made their notorious decision to play professional basketball overseas in Australia, rather than go to college. If it wasn't evident then that skipping the NCAA for more lucrative options would become a trend among top prospects, it certainly is now. Earlier this week, Jalen Green, who is the No. 1 prospect in ESPN's 2020 recruiting class, reportedly opted to play in the NBA G-League next year instead of going to college. This route will ensure high-quality training from professional coaches, along with exposure to other top prospects and veteran players, in addition to a salary of up to $500,000. In the past several hours, Isaiah Todd, another top 15 high school prospect, joined Green in his decision, de-committing from Michigan in the process.

This is a huge blow to NCAA basketball, as other players will no doubt follow suit and decide to explore other options. Only time will tell how the NCAA will adjust to these circumstances.

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