Fran Fraschilla, former St. John's coach, took to Twitter to express concerns about European agents exploiting NCAA opportunities amidst the rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. He highlighted that while some agents are benefiting, many players they bring may not have the talent needed for college basketball. Fans reacted passionately to his comments, some linking them to rivalries and lamenting the overall state of the NCAA. The influx of European players complicates the retention of talent in schools, indicating a shift in the college basketball landscape.
Smart euro agents are making a fortune sending players to the NCAA. Many can play, a couple of NBA prospects and a few who couldn't play dead in a cowboy movie. They have found a gold mine and a handful of naïve schools also.
The system is broken. It's no fun as a fan anymore.
Fran's line that "a few couldn't play dead in a cowboy movie" rivals his line a number of years ago about a particular European NBA prospect that "he is two years away from being two years away".
This is special Fran. Lot of real in this tweet.
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