Asked during his news conference if freshman typically arrive in college with a higher basketball IQ these days, Miller said “no” and went on a long discussion on about one-and-dones.
“I think freshmen come to college basketball with more unrealistic expectations than ever before,” Miller said. “That statement is the most obvious that a college basketball coach can make, that nobody truly understands the process that’s going to be required to achieve what they want to achieve.
“The one-and-done model is completely upside down in any area of civilization. You don’t become a lawyer (by going) to law school for a year.”
Miller went on to compare career tracks in several professions, but said he wasn’t frustrated over the fact that the NBA appears to be keeping the one-and-done rule in its new collective bargaining agreement. That rule states players must be 19 and a year removed from their high school class graduating year.
In fact, Miller said he is trying to help those seeking a one-year exit to the pros, as several of his players already have.
“It is what it is,” Miller said. “We’re recruiting five players a year. We take inventory every day.”
