On Tuesday, the NCAA broke new ground for a top-rated player in the NBA G League . Thierry Darlan will be eligible to play for Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, per Jeremy Woo of ESPN.

Darlan, 21, is off playing two seasons in the NBA G League with the Delaware Blue Coats. Previously, he had played for the NBA Academy Africa. During the 2023-2024 season, Darlan played for the team Ignite before it ultimately folded in 2024.

In 29 games, Darlan averaged 10.9 points and six rebounds and shot 45% from the field with the Blue Coats and the Rip City Remix.

This decision marks a significant breakthrough in how the NCAA operates. Recently, there has been a surge of professional players transitioning into Division 1 due to the loosening of rules. Much of that has to do with

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