It has been a while since Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook, and Luc Richard Mbah a Muta declared for the NBA draft. But since the Draft Lottery results came out a couple of weeks ago, the topic has been on my mind. At the end of the NCAA basketball season there is always a discussion between sports analyst on why college basketball players should not leave college early for the NBA draft. They recognize the lure of the all mighty buck, and who can blame these guys for wanting to take care of themselves and their families. However, the main argument that these experts use against young athletes leaving early for the NBA is that they "need to enjoy the college life" also known as "the best years of their lives’". What these writers fail to remember from their recollections of college life is the late night/early morning study sessions, the twenty page papers, and all the stress that comes with getting good grades.

Don't get me wrong, I love college and I'm having a good time; at least from Thursday night to Sunday morning. The rest of the week can be somewhat of a grind. If I had an opportunity to make millions of dollars to do something I enjoy right now, I would take it. I’m even going to go as far as to say that those writers probably would too at this age. So, when these older commentators say that college athletes are making a mistake by forgoing their youth for a big payday, I say when is the last time they took a final?

-Eddie (DJ name pending)
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