Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

Posted Jan 16, 2020
When college basketball stars like Cole Anthony are injured, they are faced with the question of whether they should return or just sit out the season to protect their draft prospects. Like Anthony, who has said he plans to return to action with North Carolina, most want to return to the court, which has proven to be a good option — provided they’re healthy. (North State Journal)

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