Somebody help be out... what is the case for freshman ineligibility?

The idea is to allow freshman to focus on academics their first year and get established in their new routine as a division I student-athlete. The only thing it changes is playing time - freshman still practice, go to team meetings, etc. - so it's not like they're going to have this unending fount of time to really focus on academics. I don't think it's the best solution either, and further divides already established successful programs from the rest (nobody would be able to offer early-playing time to recruits anymore). But whatever. Since when does the NCAA make thorough, rational decisions?

Personally, I feel like if you have trouble passing 13th grade core classes with the vast support system you have for tutors, etc. as a student athelete, college may not be for you anyway

Would improve College mens basketball a ton. However, I dont think so for CFB.

I think it would increase pressure on the NBA to create a weird developmental league or something rather than using college basketball to funnel their recruits through.