Eligibility rules could give the Heat and Skyforce an exclusive window of opportunity to evaluate younger prospects.
There is a one year difference in eligibility requirements between the NBA and NBDL.
Normally the Sioux Falls Skyforce team is stocked with undrafted and former NBA-wannabe players. However the age eligibility requirement for the participating in the NBA Development League is only 18.
The Skyforce could have 18-year-old players on their team without the possibility of them being signed by any NBA team during the season. This would give new coach Dan Craig and his staff an opportunity to evaluate their potential much closer than other teams can.