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NCAA Basketball: Pros and Cons of ‘one-and-done’ programs

By Brandon Griffin

Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs center Przemek Karnowski (24) is defended by North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) in the first half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs center Przemek Karnowski (24) is defended by North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) in the first half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) bring the national championship trophy after the game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) bring the national championship trophy after the game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Conclusion

So in conclusion is the one-and-done program the way to go?

I think that really depends on what you want and who you are within the equation.

For players who probably would go straight out of High School, the one-and-done programs are great. They allow them to play for a coach like Calipari who gets them what they want, a spot in the NBA.

For coaches it is mixed. Some have embraced the system and exploit it. Others find it hard to create the continuity that has made their teams great in the past.

It has also cost coaches their jobs as failing to win big with high expectations cause for disappointing seasons and the players aren’t responsible for said disappointment.

For Fans, I think it depends on what you want. It is exciting to have the buzz season after season. But at what point does the buzz give way to the failure?

As a fan do you want to be number one a lot or to hang a lot of banners? Do you want to be great every year but never the best or the best every four years with some less great years mixed in?

It is hard to answer. However the only thing that is certain is that whether you are for or against the idea of the one-and-done program, until the NBA changes its rules, it is here to stay.

And as long as that is true, teams will do what they think is best to win it all, no matter the perception that may bring.

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