Mar 6, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn basketball Tigers forward Jaylin Williams (23) snags a rebound from Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Abdul Ado (24) during the first half between the Auburn Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Auburn Arena. Mandatory Credit: Julie Bennett-USA TODAY Sports
Bruce Pearl has always been one of the better recruiters in the SEC during his time with both Tennessee and Auburn basketball, but over time, the job has gotten significantly more difficult.
The gap between the top of the game and mid-majors has shrunken over the years, and now there is a massive external threat that could do more to hurt the NCAA (and particularly the Power 5) in the form of the NBA’s G-League.