Is the one-and-done era coming to an end?
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the NBA and the league’s player association (NBPA) are “expected” to drop the age eligibility for the NBA Draft from 19 years old to 18, which would once again allow high school players to make an immediate leap to the pros. Charania reports that the rule would go into effect beginning with the 2024 NBA Draft, meaning the current group of high school juniors (and beyond) would be eligible.
The league and NBPA are expected to agree on moving the age eligibility for the NBA Draft from 19 years old to 18, clearing the way for the return of high school players who want to make the leap to the NBA, per sources with knowledge of the discussions.