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Could a team of NCAA MBKall stars beat a G league team?
Posted on 2/1/26 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 2/1/26 at 3:52 pm
People are always obsessed with that stupid hypothetical of a great CFB team against the worst nfl team but with Bediako stinking up the joint in the ncaa I wonder if a team of the best ncaa players in any given year can beat a g league team?
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Posted on 2/1/26 at 3:57 pm to theCAW
Of course they could. Leading up to the olympics, the college practice squad beat the 1992 Dream Team, the best basketball team assembled - ever - in a scrimmage.
There are no stupid questions, just dumbasses who ask them.
There are no stupid questions, just dumbasses who ask them.
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:00 pm to theCAW
Well… considering the college basketball stars would minimum be in g league and likely in the NBA, I’d say yes, the college basketball stars would whip a g league team.
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:01 pm to theCAW
Yes. A lot of G-League players never see any meaningful time in the NBA.
For example Haugh, Chinyelu, Condon, and Fland will all see more NBA play time than Bediako.
The Bediako situation is more about the slippery slope it creates. Bediako himself is not good enough to really showcase the problem. TBH I'm not sure why it was worth risking games vacating games to get him eligible. He was never gonna turn Bama into a title contender. What was Oats thinking?
For example Haugh, Chinyelu, Condon, and Fland will all see more NBA play time than Bediako.
The Bediako situation is more about the slippery slope it creates. Bediako himself is not good enough to really showcase the problem. TBH I'm not sure why it was worth risking games vacating games to get him eligible. He was never gonna turn Bama into a title contender. What was Oats thinking?
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:03 pm to SM1010
quote:Suffering from GDS- Golden Derangement Syndrome
What was Oats thinking?
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:09 pm to SM1010
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What was Oats thinking?
That the NCAA already ruled a different G league player eligible to play earlier this season.
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James Nnaji commits to Baylor, adding to wave of former pros ... The NCAA ruled former 2023 NBA draft pick and European professional player James Nnaji eligible to play for Baylor in January 2026, creating significant debate. As a 6-foot-11 forward who never signed an NBA contract, Nnaji was cleared to compete, marking a controversial, high-profile case of professional experience in college.
Background: Nnaji was the 31st overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons but spent the following seasons playing for FC Barcelona in Europe.
The Ruling: The NCAA permitted him to play because he never signed an NBA contract or played in an NBA game, which are the main criteria for ineligibility.
Impact: The decision caused confusion and backlash from other coaches regarding the "gray area" of eligibility rules and the shifting landscape of college basketball.
Debut: Nnaji made his debut in early January 2026, shortly after the ruling
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:13 pm to captdalton
Bediako signed a NBA contract. The risk doesn't seem like it's worth the reward with someone like him.
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:14 pm to theCAW
Yes they could. Not even a hypothetical. Next question.
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:15 pm to SM1010
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Bediako signed a NBA contract. The risk doesn't seem like it's worth the reward with someone like him.
There’s no risk other than public perception. Court order said Bama can’t be punished for playing him.
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:22 pm to BamaBravesPackers
Ill take your word for it as I haven't been following it all that close.
But if there is or was any remote chance the NCAA could challenge that ruling and punish them for playing an ineligible player it certainly wasn't worth it.
But if there is or was any remote chance the NCAA could challenge that ruling and punish them for playing an ineligible player it certainly wasn't worth it.
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:23 pm to SM1010
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Bediako signed a NBA contract. The risk doesn't seem like it's worth the reward with someone like him.
At this point I don’t think anyone is worried about the NCAA winning in the court of law. They have gotten trounced in every case recently involving player eligibility. What makes you think this will be different?
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:35 pm to SM1010
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But if there is or was any remote chance the NCAA could challenge that ruling and punish them for playing an ineligible player it certainly wasn't worth it.
True, but currently we’d just vacate a blowout loss to FL, a loss to UT, and a win against Mizz. Our NET might actually go up with those games being vacated
Posted on 2/1/26 at 4:41 pm to BamaBravesPackers
quote:chess not checkers
but currently we’d just vacate a blowout loss to FL, a loss to UT, and a win against Mizz. Our NET might actually go up with those games being vacate
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