When the season ended, so did the college careers of Denzel Aberdeen and Otega Oweh.
Or so we thought.
Denzel Aberdeen announced that after talking with his representatives, he would be entering the transfer portal and seeking eligibility for a 5th season.
Could Otega Oweh follow suit?
Neither player is currently projected to be picked in the NBA Draft, though Oweh has gotten a little buzz as a very late second-round pick. With NIL the way it is, both exploring every option to come back makes the most
sense.
And it may happen thanks to the NCAA with a push from Donald Trump.
Donald Trump’s executive order could lead to more college players returning
In his ongoing efforts to “save college sports,” Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that, among other things, said college players should have five years to play five seasons. That, plus a wave of support in court rulings, will have players confident that they can win arguments to get an extra year.
If you aren’t going to make it in the NBA, you will most likely make a lot more money in college. Even the NCAA is currently trending towards granting a 5-in-5 rule and reportedly made a proposal for it, though it’s unclear when it would go into effect and what class it would start with.
But that is all just speculation right now, and the EO signed doesn’t really do much unless Congress or the NCAA makes hardline rules.
While it’s hard to gauge what Aberdeen would make in terms of offers to play a fifth season, we know Oweh would command a massive offer, one that would make it too enticing for him to pass on to be a possible second-round NBA Draft pick. He reportedly made around $3.5 million this season, and it’s fair to think he’d make around that again next year.
Where do you stand on college eligibility rules? Should Aberdeen and Oweh get a fifth season?
