College is meant to expose kids to experiences that help them grow — in their lives, in their passions and in the fields that might lead to future professions.
When the NCAA adjusted the time window in 2016 for underclassmen basketball players to explore the NBA without sacrificing their remaining college eligibility, that fit the college mission. Now, Luke Maye will benefit.
Maye, who went to Hough High in Cornelius, has been a star at North Carolina. Whether that will translate into an NBA career is still a question. By turning pro this spring without signing with an agent, Maye can explore what the NBA thinks of him without risking his remaining season of college eligibility.