Pistons draft target Nassir Little predicts struggles for prep stars jumping to NBA

Posted May 17, 2019
Nassir Little changed his mind in the middle of answering a question. The North Carolina freshman swingman was asked Thursday his thoughts on the possibility of the NBA ending the one-year college requirement for draft eligibility. At first, he said he would have liked the option to turn pro after a dominant career at Orlando Christian Prep. He paused. (Detroit Free Press)

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