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It is clear that playing the NBA ends D1 eligibility.

It is clear that playing in a pro league overseas ends D1 eligibility.

Is is absolutely certain that playing in the NBA D-League ends D1 eligibility?

Is there any possiblity at all that KU could argue Tharpe has eligibility on a loop hole about the D-League?

For instance, Xavier Henry's brother played in the minor leagues of Major League baseball, he was allowed to come back and play D1 basketball.

Could Naa be brought back, because of the desperate situation of point guard with Devonte out?

@jaybate-1.0 are you serious?

Once you start getting paid, you lose your eligibility. The D-League pays, so unless a player played in the D-League, but did not get paid, they would forfeit any remaining NCAA eligibility.

@Crimsonorblue22

when you're starting point guard is playing through a sprain, you have only a walk,on backup and something strange going on with Svi, and your coach is talking about playing Jam Tray at guard, and you are only nine games into the season, yes. I wasn't concerned until Self quit plAying Svi and left him out of the solution two straight stories. Something is up with Svi; this smacks of injury or grades or pro ball in Ukraine. Naa could help. But there probably is no minor league loop hole.

@justanotherfan

So being paid for baseball is allowed but not basketball. I figured as much, but wondered if someone could confirm. Thx.

@jaybate-1.0

You can be paid for any sport. However, once you get paid, you are not eligible in that sport. For instance, CJ played baseball for pay. That means he could not come back to college and play baseball, but if he wanted to play another sport (football, basketball, track, etc.) he could. It's the same for anyone. For instance, Bubba Starling is currently playing baseball in the Royals organization. If he decided next year to go back to college, he could play football or basketball (he was a HS star in both), but not baseball. You only lose your eligibility in the sport that you were paid to play.

However, it is my understanding (someone correct me if I am wrong) that you cannot accept endorsement money, regardless of sport, otherwise you lose all eligibility.

@jaybate-1.0 how many posters would have a stroke if Naadir came back?

@jaybate-1.0 No....No....NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We've been thorped before. I still have bruises.

@Crimsonorblue22

Probably even me. And I thought of it. :-)

@KUSTEVE

It is one of the most frightening prospects I have ever explored. :-)

@jaybate-1.0 I broke out in a cold sweat. My wife took one look at me and told the children to walk slowly around me ... avoiding any sudden movements.