As Donovan Clingan of UConn and Zach Edey of Purdue both attest, returning to school can be a wise choice for certain student-athletes. Players can enhance their skill set, accumulate more experience, and possibly raise their draft position in the NBA or other professional leagues by extending their stay in college for an additional year.
They also have the chance to further their education and strengthen their foundation so they may succeed both on and off the court. The choice to go back to school ultimately comes down to personal circumstances, objectives, and chances. Karaban might have the hardest decision to make out of all of them. Although he’s in the running for a late first-round place, his chances of making it to the second round are definitely better. Even if he was just six feet six inches tall, another year of education wouldn’t make up for it.
How would I respond? Return to your college.
With two national titles under his belt, returning to school will allow him to further define his physique, assume a signature role, and pursue what may end up being the greatest career in UConn history.
