NBA Lowering Age Limit For Players To 18

[shadow force]

The NBA and NBA Players Association are expected to agree on moving the age eligibility for the NBA Draft from 19 to 18, clearing the way for the return of high school players making the NBA leap, per sources with knowledge of the discussions. The reduced age limit for high school-to-NBA jumps would go into effect as early as the 2024 NBA Draft.

Commissioner Adam Silver said in July that he was “hopeful” for the rule changing in the next collective bargaining agreement cycle, and both sides appear motivated to reduce the age eligibility for the draft.

 

[KozmasAgain]

I like it and I don’t like it, going pro right from High School will eliminate the one and done system. The only problem is it will really water down the talent pool
In the college game. I am pretty sure you will have some kids go pro right off and not make it and then they are out of a lucrative career and a college education.

 

[Louis III]

I like it and I don’t like it, going pro right from High School will eliminate the one and done system. The only problem is it will really water down the talent pool
In the college game. I am pretty sure you will have some kids go pro right off and not make it and then they are out of a lucrative career and a college education.

Most of those kids are only playing 1 maybe 2 years so education is a non factor.