Stevens also ranks high on another list: Loyalty.
After leading Butler to two straight national title games, the young and energetic coach had schools wooing him.
Sorry, Maryland. No thanks, N.C. State. I’m just fine at the college that showed confidence in me.
That’s a refreshing take, especially after seeing the list of early entrants for the NBA draft.
I know I’m comparing moving from one college job to another and not a jump to the NBA, but wouldn’t it be equally refreshing to see college players stick around for another college season — or in some cases, three — instead of bolting for a chance at the pros?
Kentucky is losing freshman Brandon Knight and junior DeAndre Liggins.
Kansas’ Morris twins are gone.
And even Stevens’ own Bulldogs will be without Shelvin Mack next season.
That’s a shame for college fans.
In all, 89 players — including 20 international players — declared early for the NBA draft. A number of them are ready. But do the math — there are two rounds and 30 teams — so many will go unselected, and that’s before tossing in the college seniors coming out.
Oh well. At least we still have Stevens.
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