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SBD/Issue 137/Sports Media
Blog Hound: Thoughts On Possible Changes To NBA's Age Minimum
Published April 8, 2008
Despite erroneous reports yesterday that the new joint venture between the NBA and the NCAA would contain the outline of a new 20-year-old age minimum for players to enter the NBA, bloggers discuss the impact such a rule would have on both the college and NBA levels if it was enacted.
| Tar Heel Fan Posted by: Josh Bowling |
| “At least the NBA will have more ready-to-play kids coming in. Great move for NBA and college. Both benefit, if only a little.” |
| Inside The Hall Posted by: HoosierSmitty |
| “I would have to agree with the statement that if there's going to be a rule, it should at least be two years, or not have the rule at all.” |
| Bleacher Report Posted by: Michael |
| “These guys should play at least 2 years of college ball before they are eligible. I would have loved to see Greg Oden and Kevin Durant play another season in the NCAA Tourney.” |
| Jocks vs. Geeks Posted by: C.S. |
| “If this rule does come into place, the recruiting intensity of top players should be taken to another level because of the minimum 2 season commitment.” |
| Dime Posted by: DaPro |
| “The one year rule did allow kids to make a name for themselves and become household names but two years adds nothing extra.” |
BUILDING THE BUZZ: Sports Media Challenge's Buzz Manager analyzed the online buzz about the new rule. Bloggers who like the idea of such a rule change were tallied as positive, making up 46.15% of the buzz. Bloggers who dislike the idea were counted as negative, representing 30.77% of posts. Click here for more information.See www.sportsbusinessdaily.com for more info.
The topic ranked 5 out of 10 on the buzz, indicating a medium level of interest among sports bloggers.
- Fans think such a rule will help build the maturity of young players both on and off the court. They believe the vast majority of college freshmen are ill prepared for the life of an NBA athlete, often noting that Kevin Durant and Greg Oden are an exception to the norm.
- Some bloggers think such a rule represents the monopolistic tendencies of the NBA. They argue that talented individuals in other sports and professions can begin their careers immediately after high school graduation, so basketball players should be allowed to do so as well.
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