The federal investigation into college basketball recruiting highlighted the need for massive reform in the sport, so the NCAA announced Wednesday that it is implementing some widespread rule changes.
The full list of changes can be found here, but here are the ones that are the most groundbreaking.*
- Student-athletes will be able to participate in the NBA draft and return to school if undrafted, pending future action from the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association.
- Students who wish to enter the draft also must request an evaluation from the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee, which will provide valuable information to assist student-athletes in making the decision to turn pro or stay in school.