One of the top incoming freshmen in the Pac-12 has decided to begin his professional career at least a year earlier than expected, a decision that figures to affect the balance of power in the conference in 2020-21.
Daishen Nix, a 5-star point guard who signed with UCLA in November, said Tuesday he would not attend college but instead would sign a deal with the NBA’s G League.
“Going to the NBA was always a dream for me, and playing for the G League is just one step down and it will help me develop my game for the 2021 Draft,” Nix told 247Sports’ Evan Daniels.