Gary Parrish makes a good point for the guys that get drafted or are projected in the second round, why go to the NBA when you can go back to college and make potentially more money and be the star.
The 2026 Rookie contract for the 65th pick (first pick of the 3rd round) is supposed to be $1.32 MM for the first season. Certainly sounds like a player of that caliber could make more money in college. I guess you balance that against going ahead and getting pro experience....but you also miss out on a college education**