Much like some college seniors, who chose to take advantage of a bonus fifth year of eligibility from the NCAA, high school seniors also had a unique opportunity. Some got a head start to their college careers by graduating high school and enrolling early to start the next chapter of their basketball journeys.
It’s a unique circumstance, one that stems from the impact of COVID-19 on sports.
With his high school basketball season limited and even uncertain for a while, Trey Patterson opted to take advantage of the opportunity and arrive in time for Villanova’s spring semester.