Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo expressed strong disapproval of a recent NCAA ruling that allows players who have spent time in the NBA G League to become eligible for college basketball. He specifically cited the case of London Johnson, who committed to play for Louisville after three seasons in the G League, as an example of this "ridiculous" and "embarrassing" policy shift.
Izzo feels that such decisions are made without consulting coaches and are driven by a fear of lawsuits, arguing that it undermines the opportunities for high school seniors who commit to college programs. He believes that allowing players to bypass college for professional leagues and then return is unfair to the younger recruits who had planned on playing for those teams.
The coach also noted that this follows a similar recent ruling regarding Thierry Darlan, though he distinguished Johnson's situation as being more direct bypass of college in the United States. Izzo lamented the perceived lack of respect for his profession an... download the app to read more
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