YIKES: Texas Tech, BYU Want to Sign AN NBA PLAYER to Their Basketball Teams RIGHT NOW, NIL Is Wild

Описание: In a move that highlights the "Wild West" era of modern college basketball, Texas Tech and BYU have emerged as prominent players in the pursuit of Trentyn Flowers, a 6-foot-8 wing currently on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.

The Trend of "Pro-to-College"
The recruitment of Flowers signals a massive shift in NCAA eligibility. Historically, signing a professional contract was a permanent disqualifier, but recent rulings have opened a "Pandora’s Box." Programs like BYU have already exploited this, recently signing Abdullah Ahmed, a 6-foot-10 center who previously played for the Westchester Knicks in the G League.

Why Flowers?
Flowers was a top-25 recruit in the 2023 class who bypassed college for the NBL’s "Next Stars" program in Australia. After going undrafted, he signed a two-way deal with the Clippers (appearing in six games) before joining the Bulls.

Skill Set: Flowers is a versatile developmental wing averaging 13.0 points and 6.8 rebounds in the G League this season.

NIL Factor: While his NBA two-way deal guarantees roughly $83,000, analysts suggest his NIL value at a high-major school like Texas Tech or BYU could exceed $1.5 million.

Conflicting Reports
While initial reports from insiders like Joe Tipton listed both the Red Raiders and Cougars as suitors, the situation is fluid. Some sources, including CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, indicated that Texas Tech staff have recently distanced themselves from the report, claiming "zero contact." However, BYU’s track record under Kevin Young—who spent years in the NBA—makes them a perennial threat to land players with professional experience.

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