Only one "Fab Five"

After reading the book about the Fab Five I started to think about other college basketball teams who
have had something similar. Last year the Kentucky Wildcats had three freshmen who all went to the
NBA after one year. The Ohio State Buckeyes a few years ago had three freshman play a lot of minutes
but only two left for the draft after one year.
Well it is very unlikely that we will ever see something like the Fab Five again there is one rule that
needs to be kept to increase the chances of it happening. I believe it is important that the NBA keep its
current rules of not allowing high school players to skip college for the NBA. There are many reasons
this is a good rule but I will focus on its impact on creating another “Fab Five.” By requiring players to
spend at least one year of college you are making sure that the best players in the country are a part of
college basketball. Star players are only planning on staying one year so many will look to join the top
programs so they have the best chance of being seen and also winning a national championship. It is
then possible that a group of freshman could come together like the Fab Five.
Whether college basketball sees another “Fab Five” or not the legacy of Michigan’s freshman will stay
for years to come. I personally would like to see it happen…as long as it is not with the Buckeyes or the
Spartans!