Armando Bacot is back and so is college basketball

Posted Apr 15, 2022
Has NIL saved college basketball? It doesn't hurt. The consensus has been go to the NBA when you can. Now you can stay in school and get paid. The longer you stay, the bigger you can build your brand. UNC's Armando Bacot announced Wednesday that he was coming back for his senior year. In a well-crafted release by UNC, Bacot simply said "I'm back." (WRAL Sports Fan)

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