"For the first time since the days of Allen Iverson, the best non-NBA (and non-WNBA, for that matter) players can all be found in college basketball, even if they don't always stay on the same team like they used to."
"It turns out when you offer to pay people for doing a job, in a business that for decades made everyone except them rich, they tend to commit to that job a little harder and a little longer."
"We can no longer tell ourselves the lies about college sports that we used to tell ourselves (they're just doing this for the scholarships! It's about student-athletes! It's just part of the college experience!)."
"Still, unless you're an alumnus of one of the remaining 16 schools or possess gambling-related loyalties, it's not easy to figure out where you should direct your affections."
College basketball has reached an unprecedented level of quality, with the best non-NBA players participating. This improvement is attributed to players finally receiving compensation, which encourages greater commitment. The perception of college sports has shifted, moving away from outdated narratives about amateurism. Despite the changes, the current state of college basketball is viewed positively. A ranking of teams by likability is provided for those without strong affiliations, aiming to guide fans during March Madness.
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