Why more international stars are choosing college basketball over the pros

Posted May 20, 2025
The money boom in college basketball is behind all of this. Some college teams can pay up to 10 times what European clubs offer. In the early days, international products like Michigan's Vlad Goldin (and Purdue's Zach Edey) had to finagle ways to legally earn money off Name, Image and Likeness. Having the correct visa was vital and often hard to get. (CBS Sports)

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