On Oct. 18, the G-League announced a new venture that would provide top high school basketball recruits with an alternative choice to playing in college. “Select contracts” worth $125,000 would be offered to elite prospects who are 18-years-old, but not yet draft eligible.
On the surface, the G-League’s alternative sounds like an intriguing option for a high school basketball player, especially ones who come from rough areas and unstable financial situations. A salary $125,000 is a lot of money for a teenager. Combine that with the option of not having to attend classes and some prospects may view it as a no-brainer.