US EditionHow NIL Money Is Reshaping the NBA Draft: Fewer Early Entrants, More College Stars Staying Put
- This year's NBA draft starts Wednesday night with only 82 early entrants, the lowest total in at least 10 years, primarily from American colleges.
- The significant decline in early entrants results from the athlete compensation shift and NIL policies allowing players to profit in college, reducing draft incentives.
- Coaches and experts note that players not guaranteed first-round status often choose to stay in college, where NIL packages can reach up to $6 million.
- Duke coach Jon Scheyer called athlete compensation a game-changer, stating, "There's no substituting the money you're going to make if you're a top-15, top-20 pick."
- The drop in early entrants suggests more players prefer the long-term potential college benefits offer, especially with revenue sharing beginning July 1 after a $2.8 billion settlement.
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