Rav
Years ago
Nice little write up about Tai Webster.
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/31/tai-webster-ruled-eligible-at-nebraska/
Some_Fulla
Years ago
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/86999/nebraska-upgrading-talent-level-too
This blokes blog states that he had a 5 year 800K deal on the table!? Breakers really must be over the cap!
When's the last time Nebraska even got close to a top-50 recruit, let alone one that had interest from Pittsburgh, NC State, Wake Forest, LSU, Vanderbilt and Saint Mary's and had a five-year, $800,000 New Zealand league contract on the table? When's the last time Nebraska basketball was attractive enough that a player like Webster would choose it over a plethora of other good options?
Bear
Years ago
Great new story, I wish him well...
Nebraska!! Cool...
Clapped Out Hack
Years ago
Why is it we are told that playing SEABL can risk US College eligibility?? This case would be far above that level. I know players that are told not to wear a warmup top with a sponsors name on it because it may be deemed that the team has profited from you playing therefore becoming semi professional.
paul
Years ago
I think the rules are now if you receive money for playing basketball, rather than what level you play
MACDUB
Years ago
Yes, they have softened the rules a little.
So much so, that you can receive living costs from your team and still be eligible (cue Enes Kanter). Still risky business though.
So no playing SEABL/NZNBL or a dev NBL player won't ruin your chances.
It's the RISK. The actual risk that you might be ineligible will deter college teams.
It's alright if your a top recruit like Tai Webster. But if your not so skilled, the colleges will be put off by your potential ineligiblity.
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